Tech tricks to make your Halloween spooky fun
From zombie fitness apps to eerie smart doorbells, here are clever ways to use tech to celebrate Halloween. Turn your phone, photos, and even your front porch into something perfectly spooky.
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Life360 – location sharing and family tracking app
Apple AirTags – Bluetooth trackers for costumes or candy bags
DeadAir – Halloween-themed internet radio station (deadair.co)
Backdrops app – Halloween and dark-themed wallpapers (available on iOS and Android)
Google Gemini – use Create image to generate an AI Halloween costume
Instagram AI Effects – filters like Ghostface, Haunted Mirror, and Zombie
Instagram Ghost Font & Notes Easter egg – Halloween words like pumpkin, witch, or ghost turn orange with animations
Ring Doorbell – change your doorbell sound to spooky options like a howl or organ
Ring App > Menu > Devices > Tap Doorbell > Device Settings > Notification Settings > App Alert Tones (and/or Linked Chimes)