The Prop Activator Controller triggers up to 5 Halloween props in sequence — automatically cycling through your animatronics from Home Depot, Lowes, Spirit Halloween, or any prop with a step pad or try-me button. USB-C powered, OLED menu, and all settings saved to memory. No programming required.
Prop Activator — Multi-Prop Sequential Timer Controller for Home Depot, Lowes & Spirit Halloween Animatronics
Stop your props from all talking over each other. The Prop Activator Controller fires each prop one at a time with custom timing per channel — from 1 second to 20 minutes per prop. Set it up once through the OLED menu and your Prop Activator runs all season without touching it again.
3 Running Modes
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Sequential Mode — props fire in order, one after another, automatically cycling through all 5 channels of your Prop Activator
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Random Mode — props fire in unpredictable order so guests never know what's coming next
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Manual Mode — build your own custom activation sequence in any order you want. Place the same prop multiple times in the sequence, skip channels, or create complex patterns — you decide exactly when each prop fires and in what order. Full creative control over your haunt layout
Each mode supports automatic looping or manual trigger activation via motion sensor, step pad, or remote control. See all three modes in action on our Prop Activator Video Tutorial page.
2 Activation Types Per Prop
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1-Second Pulse — quick trigger burst, ideal for jump-scare animatronics
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Full-Duration Hold — holds the activation for the entire timer duration, perfect for animated displays and longer scare sequences
Works With Store-Bought Animatronics
The Prop Activator Controller connects directly to the animatronics you already own:
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Home Depot — 12ft Skeleton, Inferno, and all Home Accents Holiday animatronics (all step-pad activated props)
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Lowes — all animatronic props (some models require mono audio cable, all step-pad activated props)
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Spirit Halloween — all step-pad activated props
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Any prop with a try-me button — connect two wires to the blue 2-wire terminals
Connect via stereo or mono 3.5mm audio cable to the prop's step pad input. Most props work with a standard stereo cable. Some models (like certain Lowes animatronics) require a mono cable. Watch our step-by-step connection tutorial to see exactly how to wire your Prop Activator to each brand.
Trigger Options
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PIR Motion Sensor — detect guests and fire the Prop Activator automatically (sold separately)
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Push / Step Button — 5ft / 10ft Pre-Wired button for Actor Helper & Prop Activator Controllers (sold separately)
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433MHz Remote Control — manual trigger from anywhere (sold separately)
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Loop Mode — no trigger needed, runs continuously
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Daisy-Chain — connect multiple Prop Activators together for 10, 15, or 20+ prop sequences
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Step Pad — floor-mounted pressure trigger
USB-C Powered — Use Any Phone Charger
Power the Prop Activator Controller with any standard 5V USB-C adapter — the same charger you use for your phone. Use a USB-A to USB-C cable for best results. No proprietary power supplies needed.
OLED Display & Settings Memory
Set up timing, activation modes, and sequence order through the intuitive OLED menu on your Prop Activator — no app or computer needed. All settings save to memory automatically and survive power loss. Plug it back in next Halloween and it picks up exactly where you left off. Full setup walkthrough available on our Prop Activator Tutorial page.
Perfect For
- Home haunts & professional haunted attractions
- Escape rooms & interactive art installations
- Halloween yard displays with multiple animatronics
- Christmas displays & holiday character sequences
- Retail window displays & museum exhibits
▶ See it in action — full setup and demo videoWatch the complete Prop Activator Controller tutorial before you buy. Full setup, multi-prop sequencing demos, timing adjustment, PIR motion sensor wiring, and real-world installations on Home Depot, Lowe's, and Spirit Halloween props.
Watch the Tutorial →
Designed & Built by DmitriyCreations
The hardware, firmware, and menu system are designed and built by me. The Prop Activator Controller is trusted by home haunters and professional attraction operators — 8 five-star reviews and counting. Questions about your setup? Contact me and I'll help you configure it before the season opens.
