Tile is rolling out 'Lost and Found' QR code stickers to complement its hardware lineup
After being Sherlocked by Apple's AirTag and switching to Life360 late last year, lost item tracker Tile is launching a new product - and it's not is not a hardware device. Today, the company introduced new "Lost and Found" tags, which are simply QR code stickers that you can place on anything that might be missing. By scanning the QR code, someone who finds the missing item can see the owner's contact details and arrange for the return of the item.
The company says this solution is designed for items where using a Bluetooth tracker isn't the right option, but it also serves as a way to introduce new users to Tile as the stickers are marked with the company logo.
Tile has always offered a variety of Bluetooth trackers in different shapes and sizes, including Tile Pro, Tile Mate, Tile Slim, and Tile Sticker. This range offers more ways to track items than Apple's AirTag, as some of its trackers are designed to fit in wallets next to your credit cards while others are stuck to something like a bicycle. - perhaps in an inconspicuous place, such as under the seat of the bicycle. In the meantime, it can be difficult to use AirTag for these same needs.
But even with this diverse collection of devices, there are a number of objects that still cannot be easily tracked using a Bluetooth dongle.
For example, Tile suggests the new stickers could be used for things like school books, musical instruments, sports equipment, headphone cases, travel mugs and more.
To use the new stickers, Tile customers can choose which forms of contact information they want to share. It doesn't have to be their home address, phone number or email address. They just need to choose at least one contact method to fill out the form, says Tile. Those more privacy-conscious could set up a separate virtual phone number or email for this purpose.
The stickers could also help expand Tile's market amid growing concerns people have with Bluetooth trackers in general, following the launch of AirTag. Apple's entry into the market raised awareness of how small devices could be used in negative ways, such as stalking people or stealing cars. A sticker does not present the same concern as it is simply a means of sharing contact information. In other words, it's not much different than putting your phone number on your dog's tag, or even just making your own lost and found tags that you print out yourself at home. .
Of course, Tile's labels are probably prettier than your own, with their colorful borders in forest, plum, and teal hues.
However, the price of a set of stickers (3 sheets of 15 stickers) is a bit high, at $14.99: after all, they are just stickers.< /p>
"Adding the Lost and Found labels to Tile's product suite enhances our global network by enabling all important items to be found," said Chris Hulls, CEO of Life360, in a statement regarding the launch. "This is the first of many steps Life360 and Tile are taking together to make every day easier with ways to stay organized, connected with family members, and safe," he added.
>The stickers are available for sale on the Tile website starting today.
After being Sherlocked by Apple's AirTag and switching to Life360 late last year, lost item tracker Tile is launching a new product - and it's not is not a hardware device. Today, the company introduced new "Lost and Found" tags, which are simply QR code stickers that you can place on anything that might be missing. By scanning the QR code, someone who finds the missing item can see the owner's contact details and arrange for the return of the item.
The company says this solution is designed for items where using a Bluetooth tracker isn't the right option, but it also serves as a way to introduce new users to Tile as the stickers are marked with the company logo.
Tile has always offered a variety of Bluetooth trackers in different shapes and sizes, including Tile Pro, Tile Mate, Tile Slim, and Tile Sticker. This range offers more ways to track items than Apple's AirTag, as some of its trackers are designed to fit in wallets next to your credit cards while others are stuck to something like a bicycle. - perhaps in an inconspicuous place, such as under the seat of the bicycle. In the meantime, it can be difficult to use AirTag for these same needs.
But even with this diverse collection of devices, there are a number of objects that still cannot be easily tracked using a Bluetooth dongle.
For example, Tile suggests the new stickers could be used for things like school books, musical instruments, sports equipment, headphone cases, travel mugs and more.
To use the new stickers, Tile customers can choose which forms of contact information they want to share. It doesn't have to be their home address, phone number or email address. They just need to choose at least one contact method to fill out the form, says Tile. Those more privacy-conscious could set up a separate virtual phone number or email for this purpose.
The stickers could also help expand Tile's market amid growing concerns people have with Bluetooth trackers in general, following the launch of AirTag. Apple's entry into the market raised awareness of how small devices could be used in negative ways, such as stalking people or stealing cars. A sticker does not present the same concern as it is simply a means of sharing contact information. In other words, it's not much different than putting your phone number on your dog's tag, or even just making your own lost and found tags that you print out yourself at home. .
Of course, Tile's labels are probably prettier than your own, with their colorful borders in forest, plum, and teal hues.
However, the price of a set of stickers (3 sheets of 15 stickers) is a bit high, at $14.99: after all, they are just stickers.< /p>
"Adding the Lost and Found labels to Tile's product suite enhances our global network by enabling all important items to be found," said Chris Hulls, CEO of Life360, in a statement regarding the launch. "This is the first of many steps Life360 and Tile are taking together to make every day easier with ways to stay organized, connected with family members, and safe," he added.
>The stickers are available for sale on the Tile website starting today.
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