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Nest’s Halloween doorbell chimes are live now through November 1

With Halloween just a couple of weeks away, it’s the perfect time to make sure you’re ready for trick-or-treaters. It’s not enough just to buy candy in bulk, of course; you’ll also need to make sure your home feels appropriately spooky, and with Nest’s annual Halloween doorbell chimes now available, the hardest part is already done for you. more…

Nest’s Halloween doorbell chimes are live now through November 1

The annual Halloween doorbell chimes from Nest have become available to users just in time for the spooky holiday. Google has rolled out nine different tones for homeowners to choose from, making it easy to set a spooky mood for trick-or-treaters. The chimes can be previewed through the Home app without triggering the doorbell itself.

Users can find the seasonal theme settings in the app's main page. Given that Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, the chimes are set to end on November 1st, coinciding with All Saint's Day. Those who won't be handing out candy can easily disable the chime through the settings menu.

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