HT201956 how do I get the keyboard backlight to come on at start up

How can I get the backlight on the mac air keyboard to come on as soon as the power is switched on. I am sure this happened until latest software updates

Resetting SMC could resolve it.
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) - Apple Support

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