diff --git a/src/cards/AbstractCard.ts b/src/cards/AbstractCard.ts
index 7ec1f41..606d512 100644
--- a/src/cards/AbstractCard.ts
+++ b/src/cards/AbstractCard.ts
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ abstract class AbstractCard {
    *
    * Child classes should override this property to reflect their own card type and options.
    */
-  configuration: LovelaceCardConfig = {
+  protected configuration: LovelaceCardConfig = {
     type: 'custom:mushroom-entity-card',
     icon: 'mdi:help-circle',
   };
diff --git a/src/chips/AbstractChip.ts b/src/chips/AbstractChip.ts
index 1ec488f..aff3194 100644
--- a/src/chips/AbstractChip.ts
+++ b/src/chips/AbstractChip.ts
@@ -20,7 +20,8 @@ abstract class AbstractChip {
    *
    * Child classes should override this property to reflect their own card type and options.
    */
-  configuration: LovelaceChipConfig = {
+  protected configuration: LovelaceChipConfig = {
+    // TODO: Check if this is correct vs custom:mushroom-template-badge. Also in child classes.
     type: 'template',
   };