Google’s video doorbells are getting in the holiday spirit with seasonal ringtones. Starting Friday, Oct. 1, Nest Doorbell (wired and battery) owners can greet guests with Halloween-inspired sounds, and, later in the season, winter-themed jingles.
“Holiday ringtones continue to be one of our most beloved and most requested features and we’re excited to bring them to the Google Home app for Nest Doorbell (battery),” Google community manager Rachel C. wrote in a recent Nest Community blog post.
Whether you’re running a month-long house of horrors or just want to mess with your neighbors, crank up the mood on All Hallow’s Eve by transforming your doorbell chime into a creepy chord. The unique sound doesn’t just welcome guests, though; if you use visitor announcements for your Google Nest or Home speaker or display, the sound also plays inside your home.
Last year’s ghoulish strains included eerie ghost, bloodcurdling vampire, scary monster, cackling witch, black cat, and howling werewolf—some of which will return in October, alongside newbies like evil laugh, skeleton dance, and spooky raven, The Verge reported.
The now-traditional tones—which previously covered Halloween, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s—usually disappear in January. But, according to The Verge, Google is introducing six “evergreen” options, rolling out next month and available year-round. Keep an eye on the Google Home app for more seasonal themes.
Google in August unveiled a refreshed lineup of Nest video doorbells, including a battery-powered device that can last two and a half months between charges. When used wirelessly, the doorbell can chime to any Nest smart speaker or smart display.
