diff --git a/drivers/include/at86rf2xx.h b/drivers/include/at86rf2xx.h
index 72bfd6025fca25d943a016b2bb7864837eed155c..b1ac3cd5f8f4ab63b8b8b1a1a68bbf503db66bb8 100644
--- a/drivers/include/at86rf2xx.h
+++ b/drivers/include/at86rf2xx.h
@@ -134,7 +134,9 @@ extern "C" {
  * @brief   Smart idle listening feature
  *
  * This feature optimizes radio operation in the listening mode, reducing
- * current consumption by ~50%. It is supported by only at86rf233.
+ * current consumption by ~50%. It is supported by only at86rf233. The reference
+ * manual recommends to disable this feature for RSSI measurements or random number
+ * generation (Section 8.4 and Section 11.2).
  */
 #ifdef MODULE_AT86RF233
 #ifndef AT86RF2XX_SMART_IDLE_LISTENING