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RGB Critter BT Flashlight

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compatible with devices on IOS 17.0+ ANDROID 7.0+

One Light. 200+ Creative Tools.

The programmable light source that twists into whips, sabers, staffs, and light painting tools.

★★★★★ Editor's Choice, rated 5/5 by Photofocus. Named the #1 RGB color-mixing flashlight for light painting by Stephen Knight Photography (2026).

  • Control with or without the app, plus three onboard buttons
  • Bluetooth and programmable
  • 200+ twist-on accessories
  • 16+ million colors and 100 brightness levels
  • USB-C rechargeable, 7-hour runtime
  • Replaceable 2500mAh 18650 battery: swap in seconds and keep going
  • 2-Year Warranty. Designed in Oregon, USA

Our flagship, 14+ years in the making and trusted by light painters and flow artists worldwide.

$129.95

Comparing options? Read our honest Best Light Painting Flashlights 2026 comparison, including the discontinued legend everyone asks about.

Keep learning: Step-by-step light painting tutorials · Which Critter kit is right for you?

Shop the range: All LED flow props · All light painting tools

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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.

  • 16+ Million Colors – Fully customizable lighting to match any mood or performance.
  • Endless Modes & Playlists – Create, save, and switch between unlimited custom light patterns.

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.

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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

WARRANTY

Your RGB Critter BT is built to perform, and we stand behind it.

2-Year Limited Warranty

The RGB Critter BT light source includes a 2-year limited warranty covering electronic failures and manufacturing defects under normal use.

For those who want long-term peace of mind, a Lifetime Warranty upgrade is available at checkout for extended protection of your kit.

This section is a summary. For complete coverage details, limitations, and exclusions, please review our full Warranty Policy here:

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If you ever experience an issue, email support@antsonamelon.com with your order number and a description of the problem, and our team will take care of you.

RETURNS

We offer free, hassle-free returns on all U.S. orders within 30 days of delivery.

To start a return, email support@antsonamelon.com with your order number and we will provide a prepaid return label along with simple instructions.

This is a summary of our return policy. For full return terms, conditions, and eligibility details, please review our complete Return Policy here:

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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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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.

BEST SELLER
BitWhip with end glow fiber, 200 fibers, glowing teal with the app, battery and charging cable

BitWhip Fiber Optic Whip

4.66 (167)
BEST SELLER
App-controlled fiber optic costume kit glowing on a performer at a festival

Fiber Optic Costume Kit

4.75 (28)
Double BitWhip with sparkle fiber, 140 fibers, glowing green with two RGB Critter BT flashlights

Double BitWhip Kit

4.94 (17)
SAVE $35
LED Staff Kit glowing teal, powered by two RGB Critter BT flashlights

LED Staff Kit

5.0 (9)
Sol Saber Kit: RGB Critter BT flashlight with impact-resistant saber blade glowing orange

Sol Saber Kit

4.83 (46)
Jupiter Rope Kit LED flow rope with RGB Critter BT flashlight

Jupiter Rope Kit

4.8 (10)
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

4.64 (28)
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 (5)
SAVE $24.95
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

4.52 (21)

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AOAM playlist

Unlimited Playlists

pair upto 10 devices

Pair Up to 10 Devices

responsive color picker

Responsive Color Picker

autoplay feature

Autoplay Feature

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Customizable Settings

bitwhip fiber optic whip prop

Create Your Own Modes

Performance That Outshines the Competition

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RGB CRITTER BT

RGB CRITTER 2.0

basic rgb flashlight

max lumens
170
170
50
App control
colors
16M+
256
RGB Only
Buttons LED
color changing (RGB)
green only
group sync
battery
7 hr, replaceable
7 hr, replaceable
3 hr
custom modes
unlimited
unlimited
Accessories
200+ compatible
200+ compatible

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 Runtime [White] 2hr
  • Max Runtime [Color] 7hr
  • 18650 Battery 2500mAh
  • Warranty 2-Year Warranty
Created with Sketch. IPHONES AND IPADS (iOS 17.0+)
ANDROID DEVICES (7.0+)

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!

Built to Last

Guaranteed Durability

Crafted for creators who demand reliability. Enjoy a 2-year warranty with every RGB Critter BT Flashlight, plus an optional lifetime warrantyss for total peace of mind.

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 (10)
Light painting blade holder attaching an acrylic blade to the RGB Critter flashlight

Light Painting Blade Holder

4.0 (12)
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 (7)
Orb light diffuser sphere twisted onto the RGB Critter flashlight for ambient light painting

Orb

3.67 (6)
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

4.8 (10)
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 (10)
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Illuminator

5.0 (7)
jupiter jump rope

Jupiter Jump Rope Accessory

5.0 (5)
Blue fiber optic Light Painting Duster with illuminated ends, perfect for flow arts, light painting, and creating striking visual effects at festivals like Burning Man.

Fiber Optic Duster - Blue

5.0 (10)

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.

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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)

fiber optic costume app

A Smoother, Smarter
RGB Critter BT Experience

The latest generation of our Bluetooth light is faster, smoother, and easier to control — designed to feel simple from setup to performance.

Works Without Your Phone

Use built-in modes instantly with no constant connection required.

Save Your Favorite Effects

Store custom modes directly on your RGB Critter BT for quick access during performances or light paintings.

Faster Wireless Control

Enjoy smoother app control, quicker adjustments, and improved responsiveness.

iPhone + Android Compatible

Control and customize your BitWhip from modern iOS and Android devices.

Ready Right Out Of The Box

The latest generation of our Bluetooth light is faster, smoother, and easier to control — designed to feel simple from setup to performance.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Is the new Modular Cap compatible with a lanyard strap?

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International Shipping Restriction

This lithium-ion battery cannot be shipped internationally and cannot be added to your cart.

You can purchase the required battery locally with these specifications:

  • 18650
  • Lithium-ion
  • 3.6V nominal
  • Unprotected
  • Flat top
  • 18.3mm diameter × 65.0mm length

Do not purchase protected, button top, 3.2V, or 1.5V cells.

Ants on a Melon is not responsible for batteries purchased from third-party sellers. Please verify specifications and use only high-quality lithium-ion cells from reputable brands.

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