diff --git a/geemap/core.py b/geemap/core.py
index 6829800d5f..73a057d4b5 100644
--- a/geemap/core.py
+++ b/geemap/core.py
@@ -762,8 +762,6 @@ def add_layer(
         }
         super().add(tile_layer)
 
-    addLayer = add_layer
-
     def _open_help_page(
         self, host_map: MapInterface, selected: bool, item: toolbar.Toolbar.Item
     ) -> None:
@@ -862,3 +860,8 @@ def _on_layers_change(self, change) -> None:
         del change  # Unused.
         if self._layer_manager:
             self._layer_manager.refresh_layers()
+
+    # Keep the following three camelCase methods for backwards compatibility.
+    addLayer = add_layer
+    centerObject = center_object
+    setCenter = set_center