A Tile user’s story on how Tile helped DC area law enforcement investigate and recover her stolen property after she was mugged on the metro.

Ever wonder how the Tile Network works to help you find lost things? Samantha-Jo Roth (@Samantha-JoRoth) tweeted her experience working with the DC Police Department to recover her stolen items after being mugged on the Metro at night. Don’t worry, she’s safe and sound! We always recommend Tile users work with local authorities to recover items that have been stolen; we want to make sure you stay safe.  Here’s her story:  “GOOD NEWS THREAD: Thank you to Life360 &amp;<a href='https://twitter.com/DCPoliceDept' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'> @DCPoliceDept</a> for helping me recover my keys. They were taken from me, along with all my other belongings, when I was mugged while riding the Metro this Tuesday. The story of how I got them back is wild! (Continued in thread)It all started when I got an email from<a href='https://twitter.com/TheTileApp' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'> L</a>ife360 this afternoon, telling me that my keys had been found. Typically, you have to be within 100-200 feet of the tile to be able to track it or for it to ring. But, there&#39;s a cool feature where the signal from it can be found if another person with a Tile walks by. So, someone walking by the location where my keys were, must have had a Tile. That person&#39;s Tile detected a signal from my keys and it sent the location to me. I immediately called a detective with the<a href='https://twitter.com/DCPoliceDept' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'> @DCPoliceDept</a> and he sprung into action.So, this amazing detective goes to the scene. He searches &amp; cannot find them anywhere. I decided to meet him at the location, once he determined it was safe for me to do so. Then, I walked around the perimeter of the area, hoping my phone will begin to trace. So, I&#39;m walking around the building and nothing is happening. But, all of the sudden at the front of the building, the item lights up green on my app. I push the button to see if it will ring and make noise. Sure enough, we hear a ringing noise!We run across the street and we spot the keys under a bush, as they continue to ring from the app. It was clear the suspect had dumped portions of my bag there, because the police were able to find some other items from my bag in the area.The<a href='https://twitter.com/DCPoliceDept' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'> @DCPoliceDept</a> immediately sent a crime scene unit over to process the items recovered. They are working to get some prints or DNA off some of the other items they found. I couldn&#39;t be more grateful or frankly amazed that something in my bag was recovered.Thanks to this nifty Tile attached to my keys - it allowed others with a Tile in the Life360 community the opportunity to find it. Now, I&#39;m hoping they&#39;ll eventually be able to find the Tile that was in my wallet. That was nowhere to be found at the scene. THANKS TO ALL!” We’re so happy that Samantha was unharmed, and thrilled that she was able to recover her keys and other belongings!See the <a href='https://twitter.com/SamanthaJoRoth/status/1342971274738491393' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>original Twitter thread here</a>. To ensure the safety of the Tile community, we always recommend our users  contact local authorities to report and recover any stolen items. Please do not attempt to recover any lost items alone if you’re in an unfamiliar area, or feel unsafe, and contact local authorities if you suspect your item has been stolen. Your privacy is of the utmost importance. We take your trust in our product very seriously - and that extends to securing your personal information. We do not sell your data, and we go to great lengths to ensure that your data is secure and that any information transmitted across our network is anonymous. You are the only one with the ability to see your Tile location and your device location.

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A Tile user’s story on how Tile helped DC area law enforcement investigate and recover her stolen property after she was mugged on the metro.

Customer Stories

Tile helps DC area law enforcement recover stolen property.

Tile Helps DC Law Enforcement Find Stolen Keys After Mugging

What happens when a U.S. Paratrooper loses his keys jumping from a helicopter? He hunts them down on the ground with Tile&#39;s key finder and app.

<h2>Tile is a powerful key finder that&#39;s ready for anything!</h2>Most of us just take our keys to and from the house, but if you live a slightly more extreme lifestyle and have been wondering about what Tile can take--this story is for you.Since your Tile tracker is a piece of tech, you might think it&#39;s a bit fragile, which could be an issue if you like to live on the adventurous side of life. The truth is that your Tile is pretty tough! Tiles are designed to be water, drop, and temperature resistant so you never miss a beat.And that durability sure came in handy for Michael. Like many of us, Michael put a Tile on his keys to help him find them faster day-to-day. However, unlike many of us, Michael has a pretty extreme day-to-day job as a U.S. Army Paratrooper in the Eastern Armed Forces. Read on to discover what happened when Michael lost his keys jumping out of a helicopter and how he got them back with Tile: <img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/5drrGHZUveoL0FRwcUosh3/0378c468b98397b3ca1d7521cb9b20ae/bird-or-plane.png' alt='A paratrooper sitting in a helicopter ready to jump' title='A paratrooper sitting in a helicopter ready to jump' />“So yesterday, like a true American hero, doing the manliest of man things, I jumped out of a helicopter at about 1,500 above the earth. Well, something fell out of my pocket. Turns out it was my keys. And normally when you lose something on the Dropzone, it belongs to the Dropzone. Never to be found again.Didn’t realize this until I got home at the end of the day. That’s when I was like, <q>Oh man, I’m screwed. I can’t even drive back out there.</q>Well, I got a ride from a friend (another great American hero). And then we ran about a mile and a half out just to get close. Alas! My phone said we were close.But luck was not on our side. The cold weather of Germany shut my phone off. My compadre downloaded the Life360 app, I logged in (with my great memory skills), and it was confirmed.But the sun was setting. We knew we had to hurry. We were close. As soon as he asked how to make it ring, I spotted them. Laying in the middle of a muddy road. About 10 ft. away from where we were. They were muddy and beaten. But not broken.Upon our return from the success of our glorious mission, we toasted the creators of Tile over delicious German beers.&quot;An extraordinary adventure deserves an extraordinary key finder like Tile Pro, or even our limited editions!<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/72maEIqOKmzcmLZgKOb2BH/f23159f55066ff09622b6071afb86568/6.png' alt='Tile mates' title='Tile mates' /><img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/3JU22T9aE8nJPctBqHtQp4/812c3dc9cc65250d9a6dcb4696af1106/7.png' alt='Limited edition Super Hero Tiles' title='Limited edition Super Hero Tiles' />

A paratrooper sitting in a helicopter ready to jump

What happens when a U.S. Paratrooper loses his keys jumping from a helicopter? He hunts them down on the ground with Tile's key finder and app. 

Paratroopers use Tile to Recover Keys Flung from their Helicopter

Paratrooper Finds Lost Keys After Helicopter Jump

Sarah LeBaron is an exceptional 14-year-old. She’s sharp as a tack and responsible, too. She arrived early to our chat at the Tile offices in San Mateo to have lunch with our Director of Engineering, Jossie Hanes, and before she left she even asked for a job. She’s the Secretary of her model U.N. club at school and loves a solid meme.Sarah is also one of <a href='https://www.diabetesresearch.org/diabetes-statistics' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>more than 1.5 million people in the U.S</a>. who has type one diabetes, which means she’s constantly carrying around some very important things at all times: her life-saving medical supplies. In our interview, Sarah told us about a time when her misplaced bag became an emergency and how she used Tile to save the day. Sarah’s bag is always by her side. It holds her everyday things, definitely, but it also contains her glucometer and insulin pen: two critical items for monitoring and managing her blood sugar. And then, one day, after running errands and a lunch out with her parents--poof!--it was gone. Immediately, she started to panic like a diver without oxygen. Without her medical devices, she was at risk of entering unstable glucose levels with no way to track or treat it, which could lead to dangerous symptoms like organ damage or seizures. On top of that, her medical kit could not be found at a local pharmacy! Each round of supplies can cost nearly six hundred dollars, and orders always go through her medical insurance. Needless to say, replacing what was lost would be costly and laborious--and she needed it now.<blockquote><q>When you notice something’s gone, usually get that response of like, where is it? And then you search around and then you slowly get more panicked and more panicked as you can’t find it. And it was kind of that, but even multiplied because this was not just something like keys or something. This was my life.</q> </blockquote>She scraped her memory for where she could have lost her bag. Truthfully, it could’ve been at any of the five places she visited that day.But Sarah is an exceptional 14-year-old. Previously, she had placed a few <a href='/de-de/products/tile-pro?utm_campaign=Evergreen&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=BlogClick&utm_content=MedicalDevices' target='_self'>Tile Pro’s</a> on her bag and devices. With Tile, Sarah was able to review her location history and see that the Tile—and her stuff—was in the restaurant where she ate lunch with her parents.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/74sF8x57CQMzgf8bKnPH5N/5c3002cb1b823f07d04cbbc6d0291569/IMG_6763.jpg' alt='A person holding a Tile over their bag' title='A person holding a Tile over their bag' />Thrilled, Sarah and her parents made their way back to the restaurant, but when they arrived the employees claimed no missing bag had been turned in. Luckily, the life360 app begged to differ.  Sarah rang her Tile (<a href='https://tileteam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/205040828-How-do-I-ring-my-Tile-?utm_campaign=Evergreen&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=BlogClick&utm_content=MedicalDevices' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>read how to make your Tile ring</a>) and lo and behold, there it was.<blockquote><q>[The Tile] gave us the confidence to demand that they actually get off their duffs and look for it.</q> </blockquote><img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/63loFd1Cqyb02cYFQr1l6i/0aff6f2cab4311ef0887f0ac44c7be0d/IMG_6764.jpg' alt='A Tile in an pouch with medical equipment' title='A Tile in an pouch with medical equipment' />FOUND. Case closed. Panic over. Sarah was safe and so was her very important stuff. Tile helped her track down her things and gave her the proof she needed to get it back. This Tile Tale is about Sarah, but it doesn’t end here. Do you love someone who relies on a medical device to keep them safe? Want to get a Tile like Sarah’s? <a href='/de-de/products?utm_campaign=Evergreen&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=BlogClick&utm_content=MedicalDevices' target='_self'>Check out the new family of Tiles here. </a> Want to learn how to ring your Tile? <a href='https://tileteam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/205040828-How-do-I-ring-my-Tile-?utm_campaign=Evergreen&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=BlogClick&utm_content=MedicalDevices' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>Read this article here</a>. Do you have a #TileTale that you want to share with our team? We’d love to hear about it! Tell us on <a href='https://twitter.com/TheTileApp' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>Twitter</a> or send an email to <a href='mailto:stories@thetileapp.com'>stories@thetileapp.com</a>

Don't lose your diabetes supplies! Find out how Sarah finds her lost glucometer fast using Tile's tracker and app. 

Ring first, search later: A Tile Tale from Sarah

After nearly 20 years as CEO, Life360 Co-founder Chris Hulls 
shares a personal letter on Lauren Antonoff’s promotion to CEO 
and his transition to Executive Chairman.

To Life360’s team, our investors, and whoever else has been following our journey, With the full support of the board, I’m excited to announce that after nearly 20 years of leading Life360, I’m promoting Lauren Antonoff to CEO and taking on the role of full-time Executive Chairman. <img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/4NW3JmwD5jGphO5aqY25US/b6587d010935b387f8eea2dc81cbbe84/chris-lauren-blog-image.jpg' alt='chris-lauren-blog-image' title='chris-lauren-blog-image' /><table><tr><td></td><td>(Lauren and me, this Sunday at my house, with our dogs, testing out the new pet trackers.)</td><td></td></tr></table>This was a challenging note to write. Moments like this come with a lot of pressure to sanitize the message and speak only in superlatives, but my brain isn’t wired that way. I disdain corporate speak and owe more than the standard <q>I want to spend more time with my family and Lauren is a great visionary product-centric strategic operator.</q> (I do, however, want to spend more time with my family, and Lauren is, in fact, a great visionary product-centric strategic operator.) I’ve never overhyped or played into the Silicon Valley kool-aid-drinking tech bro stereotypes. That’s probably why I never made a <q>30 Under 30</q> list… and also why I avoided the often corresponding securities fraud. Comms wrote me a draft. Legal wanted to chime in too. A lot of people had advice on what to say. But I ignored it and decided to share my own thoughts without talking points or filters, in this single message to anyone who wants to read it. When I turned 40 two years ago, I told the board I planned to transition as CEO before I turned 45. I also publicly shared that I expected to have another chapter at some point. So this shift isn’t sudden; it’s something I’ve been very intentional about. And I made it clear this would only happen when the company, the team, and I were all ready. This day has come, sooner than expected, because I’m confident Lauren is ready to take my place. The results she’s driven over the last year make that clear. Under her leadership, we’ve brought in exceptional new talent and leveled up the team we already had. Our organization is stronger than it’s ever been at every layer. We’re moving faster while maintaining quality. Marketing is on fire. International is taking off. Our brand has never been stronger. And we’re becoming highly profitable. On the topic of team, it’s a truism that nothing is more important than your people. Rather than call out a few and miss many, I’ll highlight the areas where our team has made parts of me obsolete. I no longer have to stay up at night worrying about location bugs, you’re ahead of me. I don’t need to be the one pushing us to lean into danger—look at how bold our new marketing campaigns have been. I don’t have to challenge systems and processes constantly—we now have people who bring real balance to the table. I don’t have to call BS on low-quality work—craftsmanship is getting elevated every day. I don’t have to stress about standards or hard decisions—we’re aligned on building a world-class team, and we’re doing it. So if things are going so well, why don’t I just stay CEO? I’ve always had a tendency to share the complete picture, not just the highlights. That probably cost me at times, especially in fundraising, but over the long run, it’s built credibility. People know I mean what I say. The honest truth is that my brute force style got results and still can, but being the backstop of last resort, 24/7, year after year, comes with a constant weight. After nearly two decades of being the last line of defense, I feel it more than I used to. There are parts of the CEO role I love that fuel me, and parts that drain me. When I’m running on empty, everything suffers. This move lets me focus on the work that plays to my strengths and delivers the highest impact for the company. But the CEO role needs someone who is all in on every aspect of it, every single day, and that’s Lauren. She leads in a way that brings out the best in people. She knows how to hire exceptionally well, set a high bar, and use process without overdoing it. When it comes to our users and long-term vision, we’re completely aligned — but in other ways, we’re polar opposites. The challenges that wear me down at this scale are exactly the ones that fire her up. She’s fresh, relentless, and loves the work. I can call her at midnight to talk Life360, and she’s not just available, she’s energized. We also click in a way that makes product work a joy. I’ve always had that with my co-founder Alex, and now I have it with Lauren too. In many ways, she’s a spiritual late-stage co-founder. We spar, challenge each other, and sharpen ideas, and we have a lot of fun doing it. Some of our biggest wins over the past year have come out of these sessions, often from initiatives she’s brought to the table. She’s not just a COO who executes my vision; she’s a creative force in her own right. I hope one day we can be like Jeff Weiner and Reid Hoffman at LinkedIn, one of those leadership duos people point to as a model for how to scale and evolve a company. Much of what’s launched this year, and what’s still to come, has her fingerprints all over it. By moving to Executive Chairman, I’m focusing on the parts of the job that give me the most energy and impact: strategy, high-stakes projects, product deep-dives, and key relationships. Over the past year, we’ve essentially tested this setup — Lauren took on more CEO responsibilities while I stepped back from daily operations and leaned into an outward-facing role — and the results speak for themselves. And, because this transition has in many ways already happened, most people on the team won’t notice much of a change, if at all. After nearly two decades here, I’ve seen almost every idea before, along with the mistakes we made trying them. My job now is to make sure we learn from that history and keep everything tied to the bigger arc of where we’re going, all while staying true to our Member Bill of Rights. Thinking multiple steps ahead is what I do best, and Lauren and I are fully aligned on where we’re headed. If she ever needs a pit-fighter, I’ll be here to tussle — whether that’s taking on patent trolls, bottom-feeding class action lawyers, causing trouble on TikTok, or injecting a little crazy in a way only a founder can. Just for fun, here’s a <a href='https://assets.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/38jcdGGjm6424r58pEJlbv/9d5397ddcc0ea9469d20504c86319b9c/Life360_Executive_Summary_-_2008.pdf' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>seed pitch</a> I made in 2008. I’d give myself 9.5/10 for vision and 2/10 for execution. Half the initiatives we’re planning for next year were already in that old document. They just took 10x the time and 100x the money compared to what I expected as a then-naive entrepreneur. Better late than never! Life360 has been my life’s work, and that’s not changing. This move simply formalizes what’s already true: I’m shifting into a role that reflects where I am now and lets me keep contributing in a meaningful, sustainable way. With that, I’m excited to officially welcome our new CEO, Lauren Antonoff, as the leader for this next chapter. She’s already made a huge impact, and I have full confidence in where she’ll take us next. I’ll be right alongside her, continuing to push the vision forward. Together, we’ll focus on making Life360 the family super app that puts us alongside Facebook, LinkedIn, and other network giants. There is a real shot we can make this happen. Chris

After nearly 20 years as CEO, Life360 Co-founder Chris Hulls shares a personal letter on Lauren Antonoff’s promotion to CEO and his transition to Executive Chairman.

  Chris Hulls Reflects on Transitioning to Executive Chairman of Life360

Life360

Transitioning to Life360’s Executive Chairman

Chris Hulls on the CEO Transition

As economic anxiety rises, Americans are cutting back—but not on everything. A new national survey by Life360 reveals how people are reprioritizing in what we call the Anxiety Economy.

Amid inflation, tariffs, and concerns about AI-driven job loss, consumers are feeling increasingly uneasy about their financial future. To better understand how Americans are responding, Life360 conducted a national survey of 1,000 U.S. adults to explore current economic sentiment and spending decisions. The results show a clear emotional undercurrent: 71% of Americans feel economically vulnerable, and two-thirds describe the economy as <q>uncertain.</q> That unease is growing; 64% say their anxiety has increased since the start of the year.  While 65% report cutting back on spending, the bigger shift is in how people are choosing to spend. Many are moving their money toward comfort and peace of mind, redefining what counts as essential in today’s economic climate. <img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/4JxE4NtwbzWiNnbI7VXlRD/43e4dc7b645008e408bc6886ebb5f4c2/Asset_2.jpg' alt='Asset 2' title='Asset 2' /> What is the Anxiety Economy?  The findings point to an emerging trend described as the Anxiety Economy, a shift where people are making emotionally driven trade-offs and holding onto the tools that help them feel safer, more in control, and less anxious. <q>Uncertainty is quickly emerging as the economy’s buzzword for 2025,</q> says Life360 economist Aaron Terrazas. <q>Over one in three Americans report that they have experienced uncertainty or difficulty at work recently – a figure that is even higher among younger Americans. In moments of elevated economic uncertainty, the premium on security increases: Investors seek safe assets, businesses prioritize safe investments, and families double down on peace of mind. The Anxiety Economy surges during these historical moments when risks are elevated and the future feels cloudy. As economy-watchers have seen repeatedly over the past few years, shifting vibes take on a life of their own – and have very real downstream consequences for where households spend and how businesses invest.</q>  The New Spending Hierarchy When asked to evaluate nine everyday expense categories, consumers said they’re most likely to cut back on dining out, online shopping, travel, and tech gadgets, with streaming services not far behind. But one category stood out: safety and security services, including features like emergency alerts for loved ones, home security notifications, and digital threat protections. It was the only expense where people were more likely to say they’re investing more (21%) than cutting back (20%). That puts safety ahead of categories like education and even fitness and wellness subscriptions when it comes to what people are protecting. In fact, Life360 found that nearly  8 in 10 Americans are more likely to invest in safety during times of turmoil, and that peace of mind is driving real trade-offs. <img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/6J0YuBX0N5FwrHkKXGTpQg/80d0022bf08c8249e9f97a5cf04ac746/Asset_1.jpg' alt='Asset 1' title='Asset 1' /> <q>High inflation over the past few years, plus the fear that inflation could remain high or even reaccelerate in the coming months, is prompting families to take a closer look at their budgets,” says Life360 economist Aaron Terrazas. “Whenever the economic outlook has darkened, Americans have prioritized needs over wants. But the details of what types of spending fall into the needs bucket, and what falls into the wants bucket, evolve with each new generation.</q> <img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/11BYX5M8mZ9YyFnQCS3YI7/86abd03e13e08d503fa9052f7e6777de/Asset_3-v2.jpg' alt='Asset 3-v2' title='Asset 3-v2' /> A Generational Divide: Safety vs. Self-Care What Americans prioritize isn’t just shifting — it’s splitting along generational lines. When asked to rank their spending priorities after covering essentials like food and housing, Gen Z and Millennials consistently placed safety and security at the top, while Gen X and Baby Boomers prioritized health and wellness instead. <q>Research shows that our formative economic experiences shape our long-term attitudes toward risk and uncertainty,</q> said Terrazas. <q>The long echoes of pandemic-era uncertainty are clear in generational divides when it comes to what people prioritize in an uncertain world.</q> In short, younger generations aren’t just tech-native — they’re anxiety-native, and their spending reflects it. Consumers Rethink Their Subscriptions  Apps and subscription services are among the most popular discretionary spending categories, with 94% of Americans paying for at least one. The average monthly spend on apps sits around $73 for individuals and $96 for parents. However, those surveyed also expressed a desire to cut their app subscription budget by at least 23% (for individuals) and 31% (for parents). But even as many look for ways to cut back, certain types of apps are emerging as the most protected, with safety tools and streaming services tied for first place. <img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/25q9SBAY9BdfROhQEdaxMF/eb25f81b5015f0908f63eae99284a060/Asset_4.jpg' alt='Asset 4' title='Asset 4' /> Among parents, safety apps consistently rank as the most essential, outranking every other category, including streaming, music, delivery, wellness, and budgeting tools. But it’s not just a preference; multiple data points confirm that peace of mind is what families fight to keep.<ul><li>40% of parents describe safety and emergency alert apps as <q>non-negotiable</q> — more than any other category</li><li>55% of parents and 43% of individuals say they’d fight to keep location sharing because it helps them feel safer and more in control</li></ul>What Emotional Spending Really Looks Like When the world feels unpredictable, people aren’t just protecting practical tools; they’re holding on to what makes them feel better, whether that’s security and control or an escape. Customers ranked streaming services like Netflix and Hulu as the subscriptions they’re least likely to cut, along with apps that provide safety or peace of mind. <ul><li>82% are willing to pay more for products that provide peace of mind</li><li>88% say knowing their family is safe improves their well-being</li></ul>When asked how they’d spend an extra $100 in their tech budget, the average American would put roughly 20% toward safety and security apps. In short, safety is leading the pack, but there’s a broader shift toward tech that supports well-being, everyday functionality, and connection. Parents Are Doubling Down on Peace of Mind The research shows this shift is even more pronounced among parents. From juggling pickups and work meetings to keeping tabs on teen drivers or aging relatives, today’s families are navigating more stress, and they’re turning to safety tech to stay sane.<ul><li>85% of parents are interested in spending more on technology that makes their family safer</li><li>Families with school-aged kids (ages 6-10) are spending the most on safety features and services</li><li>And parents are leading the adoption of key tools like crash detection, roadside assistance, and location sharing</li></ul>These aren’t fringe behaviors. They’re part of a larger cultural shift in which safety is no longer just about emergencies—it’s about everyday peace of mind. More Than a Moment, It’s a Shift in Essentials The Anxiety Economy isn’t a trend. It’s a reflection of how modern families are navigating an unpredictable world. From solo commutes to teen drivers, keeping tabs on pets and aging parents, or monitoring their homes, families are increasingly integrating digital safety tools into their daily routines. <q>Safety tech is now a staple, not a splurge,</q> said Chris Hulls, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Life360. <q>Families are cutting back on everyday conveniences, but they’re not willing to sacrifice tools that help them feel safer, more connected, and more in control. Peace of mind is one thing they’re still willing to pay for.</q> In the Anxiety Economy, peace of mind is the new utility, and families are budgeting for it like they do electricity or Wi-Fi.# # # Survey Methodology: This sample of 1,000 US adults (aged 18-65) was surveyed on June 9th, 2025. Sampling was calibrated to obtain representative demographics by age, gender, race/ethnicity, and parental status. DKC Analytics conducted and analyzed this survey with a sample procured using the Pollfish survey delivery platform, which delivers online surveys globally through mobile apps and the mobile web, along with the desktop web. No post-stratification has been applied to the results.

New Life360 survey reveals how financial stress is reshaping spending. Americans are cutting back—just not on safety, connection, and peace of mind.

How Americans Are Spending in the Anxiety Economy

Life360 News

Consumers Are Cutting Spend, but Not on Safety: New Survey Unpacks the Rise of the Anxiety Economy

The Anxiety Economy 

Tile is now fully part of Life360—bringing you more ways to keep tabs on your loved ones and their belongings, all in one place.

<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/3FiemL7FHPN1Pot14dNZdk/46dff77569c285f6e2cdbb6aae7fb4a5/Brand_Integration_Blog_Hero_Asset_1.jpg' alt='Brand Integration Blog Hero Asset 1' title='Brand Integration Blog Hero Asset 1' /> Life is hectic. Between school drop-offs, forgotten backpacks, and keys that grow legs, keeping up with your family and their stuff is basically a full-time job. That’s why Tile is now fully part of Life360—bringing you more ways to keep tabs on your loved ones and their belongings, all in one place.<h2>What’s new?</h2>Life360 has always been your go-to for family safety and location sharing. Now, with the combined benefits of Tile, tracking your stuff is simpler, faster, and more seamless than ever before. Here’s what’s new: ✅ One App to Track It All– No more switching back and forth. You can now effortlessly add, set up, and manage Tile trackers right inside the Life360 app. Your people and your stuff—all on the same map. 🔔 Alerts for Forgotten Items – Now Free with Life360 – Leave your wallet at the coffee shop? Forget your backpack in the Uber? Get automatic push notifications when a  tracked item gets left behind—so you never have to waste time turning the car around again. 🗺️ Location History for Family and Valuables – Now you can see where both your loved ones and your things have gone, making it easier to retrace steps and recover lost stuff. Free members get 2 days of history, Silver includes 7 days, and Gold/Platinum unlocks 30 days. ⏰ Real-Time Tile Location Updates – When a Tile-tracked item is with a Life360 member, its location will update in real time on the Life360 map. No more waiting for delayed updates—see everything as it moves. 🚨 Emergency Dispatch via Tile’s SOS Button – Now available for US Life360 Silver Members, too — ensuring fast emergency response through the Tile SOS button or the Life360 app. Features vary by location. SOS alerts work with the <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers?icid=blog_family-proof_eu' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>2024 Tile lineup</a>. Not sure about your device? Look for the Life360 Swircle logo on the Tile button.<h2>New benefits for Life360 Silver Members </h2>For those who want the best tracking experience, we’ve expanded the Life360 Silver Membership to include even more features, like: ✅ Emergency Dispatch via Tile’s SOS Button Silver members now get emergency response access, just like Gold and Platinum members. (Limited to US members only) ✅ 7 Days of Location History for Valuables  Now you can see where both your loved ones and your things have traveled, making it easier to retrace steps and recover lost belongings. Remember — one paid subscription covers everyone in a Circle!  Learn more about all Life360 plans and membership features. <a href='https://www.life360.com/plans-pricing?icid=blog_family-proof_eu' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>Learn more about all Life360 plans and membership features.</a> <img src='' alt='' title='' /><h2> How it works</h2>Setting up to track your things on Life360 is quick and easy:<ul><li>If you don’t already have Life360, <a href='https://life360.onelink.me/JqZQ/3nwkranp?icid=blog_family-proof_eu' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>download the app</a>. Create an account and follow the onscreen instructions to activate a new Tile.  💡 Already have a Tile account? Connect Tile to your Life360 account in just a few taps. <a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/23053717327255-Life360-and-Tile?icid=blog_family-proof_eu' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>Click here for more information.</a></li><li>Attach a <a href='/de-de/tile-trackers?icid=blog_family-proof_eu' target='_self'>Tile tracker</a> to things like keys, luggage, wallets — anything you can’t live without.</li><li>Track your family and your stuff all in one place.</li></ul><h2>Coordinate the chaos with Life360</h2>With Life360, you’ll always know where your loved ones and valuables are—giving you peace of mind, better organization, and time back in your day.  🔍 Ready to get started? Make sure you have the latest version of the Life360 app downloaded, then quickly add your <a href='/de-de/tile-trackers?icid=blog_family-proof_eu' target='_self'>Tile trackers</a>. Family-Proof your Family with Life360.

Life360 and Tile are now together—track your family, pets, and important items in one app. Get alerts, see location history, and ring your Tile right from Life360.

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We’re excited to share that Tile trackers now have a new home at Life360.com! Whether you’re using Tiles to keep track of your keys, wallet, or even your adventurous pet, Life360.com is now the go-to place to shop for all your favorite Tile products. 

We’re excited to share that Tile trackers now have a new home at <a href='https://www.life360.com/?icid=blog_tile-life360_us' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>Life360.com</a>! Whether you’re using Tiles to keep track of your keys, wallet, or even your adventurous pet, Life360.com is now the go-to place to shop for all your favorite Tile products. You’ll still get the same trusted trackers and services you love, now alongside Life360’s leading tools for family safety and connection—all in one place. Visit <a href='https://www.life360.com/?icid=blog_tile-life360_us' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>Life360.com</a> to explore and shop Tile today! To make this transition as smooth as your morning cup of coffee, we’ve put together a list of the most common questions about this change. <h5>Q1. How can I access my account from Tile.com? </h5>You can still log in to your account! Just head over to <a href='https://www.life360.com/?icid=blog_tile-life360_us' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>Life360.com </a>and click on the login icon at the top right corner of the homepage. From there, enter your existing Tile credentials to access your account as usual. Easy, right? <h5>Q2. Will the Tile app still work? </h5>Absolutely! The Tile app will remain fully functional. You don’t need to change anything about how you currently track your stuff. <h5>Q3. Can I now see my Tiles in the Life360 app? </h5>Yes! Life360 and Tile have come together to give you more control and visibility. You can now link your Tile account to the Life360 app and view your Tiles directly on your interactive Life360 map. Visit our Help Center for a step-by-step guide on linking your account. 👉 <a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/23053717327255-Life360-and-Tile?icid=blog_tile-life360_us' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>See how to link your accounts.</a><h5>Q4. Will my Tile Premium features still work? </h5>You bet they will! All the Premium features you’re currently subscribed to, like Smart Alerts and Item Reimbursement, will continue to work just like before.  Got more questions? Visit our <a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us?icid=blog_tile-life360_us' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>Help Center</a> for additional support. Meanwhile, head over to <a href='https://www.life360.com?icid=blog_tile-life360_us' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>Life360.com</a> to explore everything you love about Tile and more. Welcome home, Tile fam!

Tile trackers now live at Life360.com! Learn how to access your account, connect Tile with Life360, and keep enjoying your Premium features.

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Dr. Becky dives into how to work with a child who has behind-the-wheel anxiety in episode 3 of our “How-To Talk to Teens About” video series.

Not every teenager is counting down the days until they can get their drivers license. In fact, many teens say that fear of accidents, navigating traffic, and the responsibility of being behind the wheel is to make them <a href='https://www.thezebra.com/resources/research/teen-driving-fears/' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>avoid getting their drivers license altogether!</a> In episode 3 of our <q>How-To Talk to Teens About</q> video series, Dr. Becky dives into how to work with a child who has behind-the-wheel anxiety.&lt;iframe width=<q>1289</q> height=<q>725</q> src=<q>https://www.youtube.com/embed/YT7icKDHT4k</q> title=<q>How to Deal with New Driver Anxiety — Brought To You by Life360</q> frameborder=<q>0</q> allow=<q>accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share</q> referrerpolicy=<q>strict-origin-when-cross-origin</q> allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;Luckily for you and your nervous teen driver, Life360 transforms this journey into a more relaxed experience for everyone by offering a suite of tools that help new drivers feel confident while also giving parents peace of mind.Think of Life360 as your teen’s silent co-pilot. The app’s real-time location sharing means your new driver can focus on the road knowing that you can see just where they’re at and how they’re doing. This safety net often gives teens the confidence boost they need to navigate those first solo drives, whether it’s to school, work, or meeting friends.One of the most reassuring features for teens is Life360’s Crash Detection. In the event of an accident, the app immediately notifies emergency contacts and provides critical location information. This powerful safety feature lets new drivers concentrate on developing their skills behind the wheel instead of stressing about scary <q>what if</q> scenarios. Another tool in your new driver’s tool belt: Life360’s Driving Reports. Together, parents and teens can review insights about driving patterns – from speed and hard braking to phone usage. These Driving Reports create natural opportunities for open discussions about road safety and responsible driving habits.For Gold and Platinum members, Life360 goes even further with 24/7 Roadside Assistance. So whether it’s a flat tire, an empty gas tank, or locked keys in the car, (hey, it happens to all of us eventually!) your teen driver never has to feel stranded. This comprehensive support system means they can handle unexpected situations with confidence, knowing professional help from Life360 is available 24/7/365.Life360 is the perfect tool to help new drivers feel more comfortable and confident being behind the wheel. With Life360, you can assure your new driver that you’ll be able to keep a close eye on where they’re at, which can give them some comfort knowing that you have their back even from afar. Want more from Dr. Becky?Discover Good Inside, Dr. Becky’s app that provides expert parenting support on demand. Get exclusive workshops, AI-powered guidance based on the Sturdy Parenting method, and access to a coached parent community. From digital boundaries to building confidence, Good Inside helps you parent with clarity. Learn more <a href='https://www.goodinside.com/topic/home/?utm_source=life360&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=teensafety' target='_blank' title='Wird auf einer neuen Registerkarte geöffnet'>here</a>.

Not every teenager is counting down the days until they can get their drivers license. In fact, many teens say that fear of accidents, navigating traffic, and the responsibility of being behind the wheel is to make them avoid getting their drivers license altogether! 

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