diff --git a/camera/ndk/include/camera/NdkCameraMetadataTags.h b/camera/ndk/include/camera/NdkCameraMetadataTags.h
index 772b6ed..0d156a5 100644
--- a/camera/ndk/include/camera/NdkCameraMetadataTags.h
+++ b/camera/ndk/include/camera/NdkCameraMetadataTags.h
@@ -2197,8 +2197,11 @@
      * flashlight brightness level via
      * <a href="https://developer.android.com/reference/android/hardware/camera2/CameraManager.html#turnOnTorchWithStrengthLevel">CameraManager#turnOnTorchWithStrengthLevel</a>.
      * If this value is equal to 1, flashlight brightness control is not supported.
-     * The value for this key will be null for devices with no flash unit.
-     * This level must be set to a safe value to prevent any burn out issues.</p>
+     * The value for this key will be null for devices with no flash unit.</p>
+     * <p>The maximum value is guaranteed to be safe to use for an indefinite duration in
+     * terms of device flashlight lifespan, but may be too bright for comfort for many
+     * use cases. Use the default torch brightness value to avoid problems with an
+     * over-bright flashlight.</p>
      */
     ACAMERA_FLASH_INFO_STRENGTH_MAXIMUM_LEVEL =                 // int32
             ACAMERA_FLASH_INFO_START + 2,