Halloween isn’t just about the costumes and sweets anymore, it’s smart too. Ring is getting in on the fun with a handful of new settings and themed tricks that let you decide exactly how spooky or peaceful your night will be.
Ring Video Doorbell and a few smart settings cover both ends of the spectrum, giving you total cover over your front door. If you’re planning to go all-in on the festivities, Ring’s latest M&M’s Quick Replies might be the perfect way to greet trick-or-treaters before you even open the door. The brand has added six limited-time, pre-recorded Halloween messages including “Ghost Test” and “Leave a message after the scream” that automatically play when someone rings your doorbell. It’s a small, silly touch that is perfect for entertaining kids and even adults while they wait.
You can take things a step further using Two-Way Talk, greeting kids with a cheerful “Happy Halloween!” or mischievous “Boo!” without even stepping outside. A Ring Protect subscription lets you record, save, and share the funniest moments, as well as review the footage the next day to relive every knock and giggle. Until November 1, Ring is running a #MMSPrank competition on Instagram and TikTok, with weekly prizes and £150 up for grabs for the best reactions to its Quick Replies.
On the other hand, if you’d rather keep things low-key, Ring’s quieter features can help you with that too. You can snooze motion alerts so your phone doesn’t buzz all night, or mute your in-home Chime to avoid waking kids or pets. Prefer to skip the door entirely? Use a Quick Reply like “We can’t answer the door right now…” and turn off your porch lights or set smart bulbs on timers to do it for you. And if curiosity strikes, you can still check Live View from the Ring app to see who’s visiting, without even opening the door.
So, whether you’re planning jump-scares, sharing sweets, or simply watching a movie in peace, Ring’s Halloween features let you control every part of the evening – one spooky chime or none at a time.
