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RGB Critter BT Flashlight
RGB Critter BT Flashlight
RGB Critter BT Flashlight
RGB Critter BT Flashlight
Flow artist performing at a festival while spinning two RGB Critter BT light staffs for a dynamic flow arts show
RGB Critter BT Flashlight
RGB Critter BT Flashlight
RGB Critter BT Flashlight
RGB Critter BT Flashlight
Flow artist performing at a festival while spinning two RGB Critter BT light staffs for a dynamic flow arts show

RGB Critter BT Flashlight

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The RGB Critter BT is our flagship product, created from our mission to build the world’s first and only consumer-grade color-changing flashlight. After more than 13 years of relentless innovation and engineering, it stands as the worldwide leader in its class. Control it with or without the app, connect over 200 twist-on accessories using the threaded lens, choose from 100 brightness levels, and enjoy easy control with three onboard buttons.

  • Bluetooth
  • Programmable 
  • 16+ million color options
  • USB-C rechargeable, 7-hour runtime
  • 2-Year Warranty 
  • Designed in Oregon, USA
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Product Details

Designed for flow artists, light-painting photographers, and high-tech fashion designers, its versatility makes it the perfect tool for a wide range of creative applications. Effortlessly control it through our dedicated app or intuitive onboard buttons, and expand your artistic possibilities with over 200 twist-on accessories.

  • Brightest RGB Flashlight – Delivers a maximum brightness of 170 lumens, making it the most powerful in its class.
  • 16+ Million Colors – Fully customizable lighting to match any mood or performance.
  • Endless Modes & Playlists – Create, save, and switch between unlimited custom light patterns.
  • Group Synchronization – Connect up to 10 RGB Critter BTs simultaneously for a coordinated light display.

Additional Features

  • Works with or without AOAM app
  • 200+ twist-on accessories
  • 2-year warranty (optional lifetime warranty)
  • Unlimited mode playlists + custom modes
  • 100 brightness levels
  • 100 strobe speed levels
  • 16+ million colors
  • Simultaneously control up to 10 devices
  • USB-C rechargeable
  • 7-hour runtime
  • Autoplay playlist modes
  • Momentary press feature
  • Durable aluminum body, silicone grip
  • Transfer modes from app
  • Color-changing buttons (can be turned off)

Twist-On Accessories

The RGB Critter BT Flashlight features a threaded lens for attaching over 200 accessories that light up when turned on.

Accessory Links

Save With Kits

Save money when you combine the RGB Critter BT Flashlight with our most popular accessories.

Included

  • 1X

    (1) RGB Critter BT Flashlight

  • 1x

    (1) 2500mAh 18650 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

  • 1x

    (1) USB-C Charging Cable

TOP REVIEWS

STEPHENKNIGHTPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

the best flashlight for light painting photography

04/24/2024

The RGB Critter BT has revolutionized the [Light Painting] scene. The Critter BT adds Bluetooth app control, USB‑C charging, and a completely new user interface.

PHOTOFOCUS.COM

EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD

07/01/2024

Flow art, light drawing, and light painting of subjects are different branches of the same glow tree. And the RGB Critter BT is flexible enough to do all three very well.

With top-tier comfort, build quality, and advanced functionality—including nearly infinite color selection and custom presets—it easily earns Editor’s Choice, especially at this price point.

Ryan Lamont Photography

Amazing light

07/12/2025

I absolutely love this light! Just got it today. Love how easy it is to screw on the attachments. Great color. Can't wait to use it more!

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BUILD YOUR CRITTER KIT

2500mAh 18650 Battery
2500mAh 18650 Battery

Each replaceable battery provides up to 7 hours of continuous use per charge.

$9.95
BitWhip Kit
BitWhip Kit

Includes an RGB Critter BT and a twist-on BitWhip accessory of your choice.

$149.00 $174.00
Light Painting Tools Kit - Essentials
Light Painting Tools Kit - Essentials

This versatile kit includes the RGB Critter BT flashlight and essential tools to create the most common forms of light painting.

$175.00 $250.00
RGB Critter BT Flashlight
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RGB CRITTER FLOW KITS. BUILT for performance.

Explore light toys powered by the versatile RGB Critter BT color-changing flashlight. These twist-on accessories, including fiber optic whips, light sabers, and more, easily attach for next-level flow.

Kit: $25 Off

BitWhip Kit

$129
4.77 (149)
Kit: $30 Off

Fiber Optic Costume Kit

$159
4.87 (23)
Kit Price: $60 Off

LED Staff Kit

5.0 (6)
Kit: $25 Off

Sol Saber Kit

4.92 (39)
Kit: $40 Off

Jupiter Rope Kit

5.0 (7)
Kit: $50+ Off
Double-ended fiber optic whip with two RGB Critter BT flashlights, glowing in vibrant colors—perfect for festival flow arts and high-energy performances.

Double BitWhip Kit

$229
5.0 (9)
Kit: $40 Off
Butterfly Saber Accessory in blue connected to an RGB Critter BT flashlight, creating vibrant trails for flow arts, performances, and light painting at festivals like Burning Man.

Butterfly Saber Kit

4.68 (19)
Kit: $40 Off
Honeycomb Saber Accessory in orange connected to an RGB Critter BT flashlight, creating glowing trails for flow arts, light painting, and performances at festivals like Burning Man.

Honeycomb Saber Kit

4.81 (26)
Kit: $50 Off
Jupiter Jump Rope in blue, powered by two RGB Critter BT flashlights, designed for high-impact flow arts and dynamic light performances.

Jump Rope Kit

5.0 (1)

Control at Your Fingertips: Download Our App Today!

Download the Ants on a Melon App from the iOS App Store

Unlimited Playlists

Pair Up to 10 Devices

Responsive Color Picker

Autoplay Feature

Customizable Settings

Create Your Own Modes

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

REPLACABLE 2500mAh 18650 battery

Internal USB-C Charging

Soft And Grippy Silicone Grip

3 Illuminated RGB Buttons

Aluminum Body

Connects To over 200 Twist-On Accessories

  • Length 5.9" [150mm]
  • Diameter 1.3" [33mm]
  • Weight 9oz
  • Max Lumens 170lm
  • Max Runtime [White] 2hr
  • Max Runtime [Color] 7hr
  • 18650 Battery 2500mAh
  • Warranty 2-Year Warranty
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See It in Action – our Customers Share Their Experience

Watch how flow artists, light painters, and designers use the RGB Critter BT to bring their work to life!

Backed by

Ants on a Melon's 2-Year Warranty

Light Painting Tools. Twist-On Accessories.

Transform your RGB Critter Flashlight into the ultimate light painting tool with our twist-on accessories! Choose from a variety of options, including Sabers and Light Painting Blades, to create stunning and unique light paintings.

White fiber optic Light Painting Duster with glowing ends, ideal for flow arts, creating vivid light trails, and enhancing performances at festivals like Burning Man.

Fiber Optic Duster - White

5.0 (7)

Light Painting Blade Holder

4.2 (10)
Acrylic Writer light painting tool sized 1/2 - 1/4 inch, producing sharp, detailed light trails for precise light painting photography

Acrylic Writer

5.0 (6)

Orb

4.25 (4)
Single-ended RGB Jupiter Rope accessory shown turned off, highlighting its lightweight design for customizing festival outfits, props, and flow art at events like Burning Man.

Jupiter Rope Accessory

$29
5.0 (7)
Black fiber optic duster designed for creating vibrant light trails in light painting photography, perfect for long exposure and creative visual effects.

Fiber Optic Duster - Black

5.0 (7)

Illuminator

5.0 (6)

Illuminator Flex

5.0 (2)

Jupiter Jump Rope Accessory

5.0 (1)

Fully Programmable

the Ants on a Melon App is a playground for your creativity! With 8 unique effects (like fades and strobes) and over 16 million colors at your disposal, the possibilities are endless.

Explore Costume Kits

It's the perfect tool for bringing my artistic visions to life

Filipp Kabanyayev @minimaleafs

Hi, I'm Filipp! I'm a passionate photographer who loves to experiment with light and color. One of my specialties is light painting photography, where I transform simple subjects like leaves and flowers into vibrant, ethereal creations using colored lights. Each of my photographs begins in complete darkness, with light added stroke by stroke, just like painting on a canvas. To achieve the best possible results, I need a flashlight that's bright, vibrant, and reliable—and that's why the RGB Critter BT is my go-to choice. I've tried many flashlights, but Critter stands out with over 16 million super-bright colors, intuitive controls, and a durable design that never lets me down. It's the perfect tool for bringing my artistic visions to life. Through my work, I hope to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of simplicity and connect more deeply with the natural world—and with tools like Critter, that vision becomes a reality.

Every Feature You Need. All in One flashLight.

  • RGB Color-Changing Flashlight


  • Programmable

  • Use with or without the AOAM App

  • USB-C Rechargeable

  • 200 Twist-On Accessories


  • 2-year warranty (optional lifetime warranty)

  • Unlimited mode playlists + custom modes


  • 100 brightness levels

  • 100 strobe speed levels


  • 16+ million colors


  • Simultaneously control up to 10 devices


  • USB-C rechargeable


  • 7-hour runtime

  • Autoplay playlist modes

  • Momentary press feature


  • Durable aluminum body, silicone grip


  • Ability to transfer modes from the app


  • Color-changing buttons (can be turned off)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does the RGB Critter Flashlight (torch) attach to your accessory products?

What functions do the physical buttons on the RGB Critter BT have?

Can I use the RGB Critter BT without the app?

Can you independently control two or more RGB Critter BTs using the app?

What versions of iOS and Android is the Ants on a Melon App compatible with?

Where can I find tutorials for the RGB Critter Product Line?

Can I connect 2 RGB Critters back-to-back?

Is the new Modular Cap compatible with a lanyard strap?

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Customer Reviews

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Karen Sturgeon
I am SO VERY HAPPY I found Ants on a Melon's products!

I am SO VERY HAPPY I found Ants on a Melon's products! I use the products for very detailed flower light painting and I'm recently expanding into outdoor light painting too. Their tools are just what I need for detailed work with various colors all controlled by their app! Follow me on Instagram to see what I've accomplished with their tools: @allmycreativemoments

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Thanks, Karen! We’re so glad our tools are helping with your light painting and can’t wait to see more of your work!

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Rich Morris
The king of all torches

I’ve been light painting for a long time and have used loads of different torches and tools. The RGB critter is the king of all of them. The accessory you can buy are super high quality and really help support your creative vision. The app is superb, so easy to use and the features add so much flexibility to the creative process.

Thanks, Rich. We really appreciate the kind words. It’s great to hear that the RGB Critter BT and our accessories have earned a place in your kit. Glad the app is working well for you too. Thanks for being part of the AOAM community.

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Liminal
Bright as hell

take that whip off and it's like staring into the face of a foreign star

Thanks for the review and your support!

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danielle
Love it!

Previously had the fiberflies which I loved, but the rgb is SOOO customizable and very festival friendly given the convenience of charging and the long battery life. Takes the cake for me. The app is so easy to use.

Thanks, Danielle! Glad to hear you're loving the RGB Critter. Customization and convenience were top priorities, so it's great to hear it's hitting the mark for you. Appreciate you sharing the love.

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Sweetleaf
Great whip! But maybe better fibers

I really like the base of the whip I bought. It's really cool that you can program it and it's very durable. The only thing is that the fibers are very easily breakable I feel like.

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Thanks, Sweetleaf. Glad you're enjoying your BitWhip! Durability and programmability were key goals for us. Appreciate the feedback on the fibers—proper care can definitely help with longevity.

Here’s a link with tips on cleaning and maintaining your BitWhip: https://antsonamelon.com/pages/bitwhip-demo-videos

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