diff --git a/source/_docs/configuration/customizing-devices.markdown b/source/_docs/configuration/customizing-devices.markdown
index 0a9ff25575e..420cd090a76 100644
--- a/source/_docs/configuration/customizing-devices.markdown
+++ b/source/_docs/configuration/customizing-devices.markdown
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ By default, all of your devices will be visible and have a default icon determin
 
 ### Customization using the UI
 
-Under the *Configuration* menu you'll find the *Customization* menu. When you select an entity to customize, you'll see all the existing attributes listed and you can customize those, or select an additional supported attribute ([see below](/docs/configuration/customizing-devices/#possible-values)).
+Under the *Configuration* menu you'll find the *Customization* menu. If this menu item is not visible, enable advanced mode on your [profile page](/docs/authentication/#your-account-profile) first. When you select an entity to customize, you'll see all the existing attributes listed and you can customize those, or select an additional supported attribute ([see below](/docs/configuration/customizing-devices/#possible-values)).
 
 #### Possible values