diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a59d11d..b8ead90 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -407,6 +407,38 @@ Content comes from `innerHTML`, not an attribute.
 | `imperial` | — | Show imperial scale (mi/ft) |
 | `update-when-idle` | — | Update only when the map stops moving |
 
+### `<leaflet-control-layers>`
+
+The built-in Leaflet layer switcher. Children with `type="base"` appear as radio buttons; children with `type="overlay"` (or no `type`) appear as checkboxes.
+
+```html
+<leaflet-map>
+  <leaflet-control-layers position="topright" collapsed>
+    <leaflet-tile-layer type="base" name="Streets" active url="..."></leaflet-tile-layer>
+    <leaflet-tile-layer type="base" name="Satellite" url="..."></leaflet-tile-layer>
+    <leaflet-marker type="overlay" name="Cities" active lat="51.5" lng="-0.09"></leaflet-marker>
+  </leaflet-control-layers>
+</leaflet-map>
+```
+
+| Attribute | Default | Description |
+|---|---|---|
+| `position` | `'topright'` | Corner position |
+| `collapsed` | `true` (toggle with `collapsed="false"`) | Collapse into an icon until hovered |
+| `auto-z-index` | `true` | Assign increasing z-indexes to layers |
+| `hide-single-base` | — | Hide the base layers section when only one base layer exists |
+| `sort-layers` | — | Sort layers alphabetically |
+
+Each child layer inside `<leaflet-control-layers>` may carry:
+
+| Attribute | Description |
+|---|---|
+| `type="base"` | Show as a radio button (base layer). Omit or set `type="overlay"` for a checkbox. |
+| `name` | Human-readable label displayed in the control. |
+| `active` | Add the layer to the map immediately so it starts visible. Internally, the control dispatches a `leaflet-add-layer` event that the map handles. Layers without `active` are removed from the map before the control renders, so they correctly appear unchecked. |
+
+The control intercepts child `leaflet-register` events and stops propagation — layers inside `<leaflet-control-layers>` are managed by the layers control, not added directly to the map.
+
 ## Path style
 
 The following attributes apply to `<leaflet-circle>`, `<leaflet-circle-marker>`, `<leaflet-polyline>`, `<leaflet-polygon>`, `<leaflet-rectangle>`, and `<leaflet-geojson>`.
@@ -431,6 +463,7 @@ The following attributes apply to `<leaflet-circle>`, `<leaflet-circle-marker>`,
 - **Layer as child of a group** → added via `addLayer`.
 - **Any layer as child of `leaflet-map`** → added to the map directly.
 - **`leaflet-polygon` / `leaflet-polyline`** take their coordinates from `<leaflet-line>` children, not from attributes.
+- **Layer as child of `<leaflet-control-layers>`** → intercepted by the control and registered as a base or overlay entry. The control stops propagation so the layer doesn't reach the map directly. Use `active` to start the layer visible.
 
 ## Development
 
diff --git a/demos/layers-control.html b/demos/layers-control.html
index 6703555..0b1d49b 100644
--- a/demos/layers-control.html
+++ b/demos/layers-control.html
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
         <leaflet-tile-layer
           type="base"
           name="OpenStreetMap"
-          checked
+          active
           url="https://{s}.tile.openstreetmap.org/{z}/{x}/{y}.png"
           attribution="&copy; OpenStreetMap"
         ></leaflet-tile-layer>
diff --git a/src/components/leaflet-control-layers.ts b/src/components/leaflet-control-layers.ts
index 4b774cf..0ecec1e 100644
--- a/src/components/leaflet-control-layers.ts
+++ b/src/components/leaflet-control-layers.ts
@@ -13,19 +13,19 @@ export class LeafletControlLayers extends WithProps(HTMLElement, PROPS) {
   connectedCallback() {
     const baseLayers: Record<string, Layer> = {};
     const overlays: Record<string, Layer> = {};
-    const uncheckedLayers: Layer[] = [];
+    const inactiveLayers: Layer[] = [];
 
     for (const child of this.querySelectorAll(':scope > *')) {
       const layer = (child as unknown as { leafletObject?: Layer }).leafletObject;
       const name = child.getAttribute('name');
       if (!name || !layer) continue;
       const base = child.getAttribute('type') === 'base';
-      const checked = child.hasAttribute('checked');
+      const active = child.hasAttribute('active');
       (base ? baseLayers : overlays)[name] = layer;
-      if (!checked) uncheckedLayers.push(layer);
+      if (!active) inactiveLayers.push(layer);
     }
 
-    for (const layer of uncheckedLayers) {
+    for (const layer of inactiveLayers) {
       this.dispatchEvent(
         new CustomEvent('leaflet-remove-layer', { bubbles: true, detail: { layer } }),
       );
@@ -67,10 +67,10 @@ export class LeafletControlLayers extends WithProps(HTMLElement, PROPS) {
     const name = el.getAttribute('name');
     if (!name || !layer) return;
     const base = el.getAttribute('type') === 'base';
-    const checked = el.hasAttribute('checked');
+    const active = el.hasAttribute('active');
     if (base) this.#obj!.addBaseLayer(layer, name);
     else this.#obj!.addOverlay(layer, name);
-    if (checked) {
+    if (active) {
       this.dispatchEvent(
         new CustomEvent('leaflet-add-layer', { bubbles: true, detail: { layer } }),
       );