Ultra Skelly: Home Depot’s App-Controlled Halloween Skeleton

Thinking about upgrading your Halloween decorations? Ultra Skelly might be exactly what you’re looking for. Home Depot’s latest take on its viral 12-foot skeleton trend is a tech-savvy, animated version called Ultra Skelly. Though it stands at 6.5 feet tall — nearly half the size of the original — this new version is packed with modern features like LED lighting, rotating body parts, and Bluetooth app control. Shoppers searching for the ultimate Halloween yard decoration are already eyeing Ultra Skelly as the centerpiece of their spooky setup.

Why Ultra Skelly Is More Than Just a Skeleton

The original towering Skelly became a viral Halloween sensation, but Ultra Skelly adds personality and tech to the scare game. Its upper torso and head move independently, giving it life-like movements that can seriously impress trick-or-treaters. Its right arm also moves up and down, and the glowing LED lights in the mouth and chest make it pop after dark. Best of all? The expressive LCD-screen eyes can show 18 different animations — from eerie cat eyes to hypnotic swirls. It’s clear that Home Depot designed Ultra Skelly to do more than just stand there and look scary.

Talk Through Your Skeleton with the Home Depot App

What truly sets Ultra Skelly apart is its app-controlled features. Through Bluetooth, you can control its actions remotely, speak live through it, or play one of five spooky pre-recorded lines. You also get the option to record up to 30 custom messages — each up to 30 seconds long — and add voice-changing effects for added fun. Whether you're greeting trick-or-treaters or surprising guests during a Halloween party, Ultra Skelly brings interactive flair that static decorations just can’t match.

Ultra Skelly vs. the Original: Which Should You Get?

While the classic 12-foot Skelly is still returning this year at $299, Ultra Skelly comes in slightly cheaper at $279. It's not as tall, but its tech-packed build offers much more interactivity. If you're short on yard space or want a decoration that does more than loom, Ultra Skelly is the better value. Plus, it’s easier to set up and store — a big win for city dwellers or apartment owners. Home Depot launches both versions on August 4th, so Halloween lovers will want to act fast before they sell out again.