Deal: The ilumi Smartbulb puts the control of your lights on your phone

Home automation is all the rage these days, but if you don’t want to sink hundreds of dollars into a system you can start with some smartbulbs. A smartbulb is any light bulb that can be controlled by something other than a built-in light switch. There are a bunch of smartbulbs on the market right now. Android Area has a deal on the ilumi Smartbulb for $49 (usually $89).

Set the mood with the ilumi A21 Bluetooth Smartbulb, a color-tunable LED light you can control and program wirelessly from your smartphone. With the free app you can choose from millions of colors, adjust the brightness of your lighting experience, and explore the library of amazing built-in programs. With a life expectancy of 20 years, and five times the energy efficiency of a regular bulb, the A21 will optimize the way you light your life.

Grab this cool smartbulb while it lasts, or grab a bunch of them and deck out your whole home. Do you have any home automation devices?