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='Opens in a new tab'> @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='Opens in a new tab'> 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='Opens in a new tab'> @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='Opens in a new tab'> @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='Opens in a new tab'>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.

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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' />

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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='Opens in a new tab'>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='/en-eu/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='Opens in a new tab'>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='/en-eu/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='Opens in a new tab'>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='Opens in a new tab'>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

Tile just launched four new earth tone colors—Seaglass, Clay, Slate, and Blush—designed to blend into your everyday life as naturally as they track your stuff. Inspired by the natural world, the new shades are calm, considered, and available now in Tile and Tile Slim through the Life360 app.

Let&#39;s just say it: most tech accessories look like they belong in a junk drawer. Not anymore. Tile just launched four new earth tone colors—<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-seaglass?icid=blog_earthlines_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Seaglass</a>, <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-clay?icid=blog_earthlines_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Clay</a>, <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-slate?icid=blog_earthlines_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Slate</a>, and <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-blush?icid=blog_earthlines_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Blush</a>—and they&#39;re the kind of shades you actually want clipped to your keychain, slipped into your wallet, or tucked in your bag. Down-to-earth colors that are, fittingly, down to track it all. Same unmatched finding power. A whole new palette.<h3> What Are Tile&#39;s New Earth Tone Colors?</h3>The new Tile color collection draws its inspiration from the natural world—oceans, mountainsides, sun-baked earth, stone. Each shade is grounded and familiar, the kind of color that feels intentional rather than incidental. No neons. No plastics. No trying too hard. Just four shades that go with your stuff. Here&#39;s what&#39;s new: Seaglass is a muted teal — think sea glass you&#39;d pick up on the beach, not the electric teal of a 2015 phone case. Soft, a little cool, and way more interesting than black on a keychain. Clay is warm and earthy — the kind of color that looks like it belongs on a shelf at an expensive ceramics studio. It also happens to look great tucked into a bag or clipped to your keys. Your wallet has never looked this good. (And now it&#39;ll never go missing, either.) Slate is a cool, understated gray rooted in stone. If you&#39;ve been waiting for a tracker that doesn&#39;t scream <q>tech accessory,</q> this is it.  Blush introduces a subtle pink that reads mineral rather than candy-coated. It’s refined — not overly polished. She&#39;s beauty, she&#39;s grace, she knows where your wallet is. All four colors are available in Tile and <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/slim-blush?icid=blog_earthlines_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Tile Slim</a>. Mix, match, and track everything you love.<h3> Why Does Tile Color Actually Matter?</h3>Because you carry your Tile everywhere. It&#39;s on your keychain, in your bag, clipped to your luggage. It goes with you to the grocery store, the gym, the airport, your in-laws&#39; house. The things you carry say something about you—and your tracker should, too. This collection was built on a simple idea: peace of mind shouldn&#39;t have to look ugly. The shift toward softer, more muted tones isn&#39;t just happening at Tile. It&#39;s a broader move in design and fashion toward palettes that feel calm and cohesive—colors you choose to carry, not just something you need. Tile&#39;s new earth tones fit seamlessly into everyday objects and environments because that&#39;s exactly how they were designed. Premium. Intentional. Timeless. And yes, still completely capable of finding your keys from across the house.<h3> What Can You Track With the New Tile Colors?</h3>Everything. That&#39;s kind of the point. Track your keys (obviously). Your bag. Your wallet. Your luggage. Your backpack. The TV remote. That pricey camera you take everywhere. Your bike. Tile&#39;s Bluetooth range goes up to 350 feet, and the ring is loud enough to hear from the next room. Picking a color? That&#39;s the hard part. And because <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/life360-stay-connected-safe/id384830320' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Tile lives inside the Life360 app</a>, you&#39;re tracking your stuff right alongside your people and pets—all in one place. One app. Zero wondering. Full peace of mind.<h3> The Tile + Life360 Combination: Everything, Tracked</h3>Here&#39;s what makes the new Tile colors even better: they work with Life360, the family connection app that keeps your people, pets, and most important things close. From the <a href='https://www.life360.com/location-sharing?icid=blog_earthlines_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360 app</a>, you can:<ul><li>Find your things — Play a sound on your Tile, or track it down on the map</li><li>Find your phone — Use Tile to make your phone ring even when it&#39;s on silent</li><li>Send an SOS — Use the SOS button to discreetly send an alert to your Circle</li></ul>So while your <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/slim-clay?icid=blog_earthlines_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>new Clay</a> or <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/slim-seaglass?icid=blog_earthlines_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Seaglass Tile</a> is turning heads, it&#39;s also quietly doing the most important job it&#39;s ever had.<h3> How to Choose Your New Tile Color</h3>Genuinely can&#39;t pick? Here&#39;s how to think about it. Seaglass is for anyone who gravitates toward cooler tones — the kind of person who has a linen everything and probably owns at least one piece of sea glass already. It&#39;s calm-looking without being boring. Clay is warm and earthy. If your vibe runs more <q>natural materials and neutral tones</q> than <q>bright pops of color,</q> Clay is going to feel like it was made for you. Also just looks really good against leather. Slate is the easy answer if you&#39;re genuinely undecided. Gray sounds boring until you see it — it&#39;s more of a cool stone tone in person, and it goes with literally everything without looking like you just grabbed whatever was closest. Blush tends to surprise people. It&#39;s pink, but it&#39;s not pink pink — more like a dusty rose that happens to be attached to a Bluetooth tracker. If you&#39;ve been waiting for tech that doesn&#39;t look like tech, this is the one. And if you still can&#39;t pick, get two. Your keys and your wallet don&#39;t need to match.<h3> Get the New Shades. Keep Track of Everything.</h3>Four new colors. The same hard-working tracking. And the peace of mind that comes from knowing your stuff is exactly where it should be. Earth tones aren&#39;t going away. Neither is your peace of mind.<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/products?icid=blog_earthlines_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Shop the new Tile shades →</a>

Tile just dropped four earth tone colors—Seaglass, Clay, Slate, and Blush. Same hard-working Bluetooth tracking, now in shades worth showing off. Shop the new Tile colors.

Tile's New Colors: Seaglass, Clay, Slate & Blush | Life360

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Tile's New Earth Tone Colors Are Here And They Track as Hard as They Trend

New Earth Tone Colors Are Here

Your keys went missing. Again. If you're weighing whether the Tile Pro is worth it — or how it stacks up against the AirTag and Tile Mate — this review breaks it all down. Range, battery, durability, cost, and which phone it actually works best with. Plus: there's an SOS feature most people don't know about. Here's everything you need to decide if the Tile Pro is the right tracker for you (and your whole family's map).

<h2>Summary</h2>What this article covers:A full breakdown of the Tile Pro: what it does well, where it has limits, how it stacks up against the Tile and Apple AirTag, and what is actually the right pick in 2026.<h3>Who it’s for</h3><ul><li>Android users looking for a durable, long-range Bluetooth tracker</li><li>Mixed-household families using both iPhone and Android devices</li><li>Anyone deciding between the Tile Pro and a cheaper Tile option</li><li>Life360 members who want to get more out of their tracker setup</li></ul><h3>Key Takeaways</h3><ul><li>The Tile Pro is priced at $34.99 and is Tile&#39;s top-of-the-line Bluetooth tracker.</li><li>It has a 500-foot Bluetooth range.</li><li>The user-replaceable battery lasts about a year, unlike embedded-battery models.</li><li>IP68 rating means it&#39;s dustproof and water resistant up to 1.5 meters.</li><li>The AirTag has a precision edge for iPhone owners due to the Ultra-Wideband (UWB)</li><li>The SOS feature is available through the Life360 app, not the standard Tile app.</li><li>Best fit: Android users, mixed households, and anyone already in the Life360 ecosystem.</li></ul>Tile has been in the Bluetooth trackers game for a while, and the<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/products/tile-pro?icid=blog_tile-pro_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Tile Pro</a> sits at the top of their lineup. It&#39;s built for people who want more: more Bluetooth range, more durability, and a louder speaker compared to the standard<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/products/tile-mate?icid=blog_tile-pro_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Tile</a>. At $34.99, it&#39;s Tile&#39;s premium option, designed to help you locate lost items like your keys, bag, wallet, or whatever else tends to disappear at the worst possible moment. It works with both iPhone and Android devices, integrates with the Life360 app, and comes with a user-replaceable battery, so you&#39;re not tossing the whole thing after a year. Is it worth the upgrade? That depends on who you are and what phone you&#39;re holding. Here&#39;s the full picture.<h2>Specs and Design: Built to Last</h2>The first thing you notice about the Tile Pro is that it feels solid. Where the Tile is plastic, the Pro has a metal frame. It&#39;s the kind of thing you can clip to your car keys and not worry about. The rectangular shape makes it easy to tuck into a bag pocket or slip onto a keyring without feeling bulky. There&#39;s a built-in attachment point at the top, so no extra accessories are needed to get it on your keys right out of the box. Unlike some third-party trackers that require a separate holder or case, the Tile Pro is ready to go as-is. Flip it over and you&#39;ll find a QR code labeled <q>Scan Me If Found.</q> If someone stumbles across your lost keys or bag, they can scan the QR code and get your contact info. It&#39;s a simple but genuinely helpful feature that doesn&#39;t require the finder to have any app installed. Most Bluetooth trackers don&#39;t include anything like this, and it&#39;s a nice touch for real-world recovery situations. The Tile Pro is water-resistant and boasts an IP68 rating, meaning it can handle submersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. The Apple AirTag and Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 are both IP67 certified. Same 30-minute window, slightly shallower depth. Not a huge practical difference day-to-day, but the Tile Pro edges them out on paper.<h2>Set-up and the Tile App</h2>Getting the Tile Pro running takes less than five minutes. Download the Tile app (available for both iOS and Android), create a free account, and pair your device. That&#39;s it. You also have the option to use the Life360 app instead of, or alongside, the Tile app. This is where things get more interesting, because the Life360 app is where bonus features like the<a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/23053474049687-SOS-Alerts?icid=blog_tile-pro_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> SOS feature</a> and<a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/32278668390039-Smart-Alerts-in-the-Life360-app?icid=blog_tile-pro_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Smart Alerts</a> live. More on those in a moment. Once it&#39;s set up, the app displays Tile&#39;s location data on a map showing your tiled item&#39;s last known position. One important thing to understand: this is not real-time tracking. The Tile Pro is a Bluetooth tracker, not a GPS device. Location data updates when your Tile comes within range of another Tile or Life360 app user, so what pops up on the map is the most recent location it was detected, not necessarily where it sits right this second. For most everyday use cases, like finding lost items or locating a missing bag, this is totally fine. Just good to know going in. If you need real-time tracking for a pet or a family member, that&#39;s where the Life360 app&#39;s GPS features come in. It&#39;s also worth noting that older versions of the Tile app may have fewer features than the current release. Keeping the app updated ensures you&#39;re getting the full experience.<h2>The Tile Network: How Lost Items Get Found Beyond Bluetooth Range</h2>Here&#39;s where the Tile ecosystem really earns its keep. When your Tile Pro is beyond your personal Bluetooth range, it relies on the Tile Network, a tracking network built on the collective reach of Tile users and Life360 members. Any nearby device running the Tile or Life360 app will anonymously detect your tracker&#39;s signal and relay its location back to you. Nobody gets notified that they helped. It happens quietly in the background. Life360 reports over 70 million users, which means there&#39;s a large device network of phones passively helping locate lost Tiles every day. That&#39;s a real advantage over smaller or newer Bluetooth trackers that are still building their user base. The honest caveat: the network works best where people are. Dense urban and suburban areas have more Tile users nearby, which means faster and more reliable location updates. If your item goes missing somewhere rural or low-traffic, the tracking network has fewer devices to work with, and your chances of a quick ping go down. For comparison, Apple&#39;s Find My network runs on every iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Samsung&#39;s SmartThings Find network is similarly well-populated for Galaxy users. The Tile Network is competitive in populated areas but trails those two ecosystems in raw size.<h2>Bluetooth Range: What 500 Feet Looks Like in Your House</h2>Tile claims a 500-foot Bluetooth range for the Pro, which is impressive on paper. Real-world performance is a different story. Walls, furniture, floors, and interference all chip away at that number. In practice, most Tile users find that effective Bluetooth range lands somewhere between 120 and 200 feet when obstacles are involved, which is typical of limited Bluetooth range behavior across trackers in this category. That&#39;s still plenty for most homes, offices, and vehicles, but it&#39;s worth calibrating expectations before you picture your Tile pinging from a block away. What the Tile Pro does better than the Tile and most other trackers in close proximity situations is its chime volume. The tracker&#39;s chime is pretty loud, noticeably more so than the Tile, which makes a real difference when you&#39;re trying to locate something buried in couch cushions or tucked under furniture. You&#39;ll hear it. If you&#39;ve ever stood just feet away from a Tile and struggled to hear it ring, the Pro&#39;s louder speaker is the fix. One thing neither the Pro nor any Tile tracker offers: directional guidance. You&#39;re working off sound and signal strength rather than a <q>getting warmer</q> arrow. That means a bit of back-and-forth to zero in, which is worth knowing if you were expecting precision navigation.<h2>Battery Life: The Replaceable Battery Is a Bigger Deal Than It Sounds</h2>The Tile Pro uses a CR2032 coin cell battery, which is user-replaceable, with a manufacturer-estimated battery life of about one year. When it dies, you open the battery cover, pop in a new one, and keep going. This might sound unremarkable until you compare it to the Tile Slim and standard Tile, both of which have embedded, non-replaceable batteries. When those die, the device is done. You buy a new one. For the Tile Pro, a replacement CR2032 costs about a dollar. That&#39;s a meaningful long-term savings over repeatedly replacing entire Tile devices, and it&#39;s better for the environment too. If you hate throwing things away before their time, the replaceable battery alone might justify the upgrade from the Tile, especially if a dead battery has ever left you without a working tracker at the wrong moment. One thing to watch: frequent chimes and heavy network pings can drain the battery a bit faster than the one-year estimate. If you&#39;re constantly ringing your Tile to find your car keys, factor that in. The longer battery life compared to embedded-battery Tile models is still a clear win overall.<h2>Tile Premium and Subscriptions: What Costs Extra</h2>The core Tile app experience is free. You can ring your Tile, see its last known location, and use the<a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/30583035151511-Tile-Notify-When-Found?icid=blog_tile-pro_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Notify When Found</a> feature to get alerted when your lost item is detected by the Tile Network, all at no cost. To unlock the full feature set, Tile offers two subscription tiers: Tile Premium ($3/month or $30/year) adds 30-day location history,<a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/30583054431895-Set-Up-Tile-Smart-Alerts?icid=blog_tile-pro_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Smart Alerts</a> that notify you when you leave somewhere without your tagged item, and item reimbursement if things go missing for good. Tile Premium Protect ($99/year) bumps the reimbursement coverage up to $1,000 for lost or stolen items. Smart Alerts in particular are worth calling out. The ability to get a notification before you&#39;ve driven away without your wallet is one of those features that sounds small until the day it saves you a thirty-minute round trip. If you&#39;re already a Life360 Silver, Gold, or Platinum member, some of these features overlap with what your plan includes, particularly location history and alerts. Check your Life360 plan before adding a separate Tile Premium subscription on top of it.<h2>Android vs. iPhone: Does Your Phone Change the Math?</h2>Short answer: yes, a little. The Tile Pro works with both iOS and Android, which is genuinely useful for mixed households where not everyone is on the same platform. That cross-platform flexibility is one of its real selling points over trackers that are locked to a single ecosystem.<ul><li>For iPhone owners: Apple AirTag is deeply integrated into the Find My ecosystem and benefits from Apple&#39;s Find My network running on hundreds of millions of Apple devices. It also uses Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology for Precision Finding. Directional arrows and distance estimates right show up on your screen. For iPhone-only households, AirTag is a very strong choice.</li><li>For Android users: the Tile Pro is a much more compelling option. AirTag is built for iPhone. Samsung&#39;s SmartTag 2 is built for Galaxy users. The Tile Pro works across Android devices without locking you into any specific manufacturer&#39;s ecosystem. Pair it with Life360, and you get crowdsourced finding, location history, Smart Alerts, and the SOS feature that generic Android find alternatives can&#39;t match.</li><li>For mixed households: Tile Pro&#39;s platform design means everyone can use the same tracker, the same app, and see the same map.</li></ul><h2>The SOS Feature: A Bonus Most People Miss</h2>Here&#39;s something the Tile Pro does that most people don&#39;t realize when they first buy it. Triple-press the button on your Tile Pro, and it sends a discreet SOS alert to your selected contacts with your location. It&#39;s completely quiet. Your contacts get notified so they can check in or send help fast. The ability to send SOS alerts lives in the Life360 app, not the standard Tile app. It also only works with 2024 and newer Tile models. But if you&#39;re already set up with Life360, the SOS feature turns a key tracker into a personal safety device, one that&#39;s already on your keychain every time you leave the house.<h2>Privacy and Security</h2>Tile handles privacy thoughtfully. Device identifiers rotate regularly, which limits the ability for someone to use a Tile to track another person without their knowledge. If an unknown Tile has been traveling with you, an alert will pop up on your phone, an anti-stalking measure that&#39;s become a standard expectation for Bluetooth trackers and one Tile takes seriously. Compared to Apple&#39;s Find My, Tile&#39;s end-to-end encryption is less comprehensive. Apple&#39;s system is designed so that even Apple can&#39;t access your location data. If privacy is your top priority and you&#39;re on an iPhone, that&#39;s worth factoring in when keeping track of what&#39;s right for you. For most everyday use cases like locating lost items and keeping tabs on your stuff, Tile&#39;s privacy protections are solid.<h2>Tile Pro vs. AirTag vs. SmartTag 2 vs. Tile</h2>Tile Pro vs. Apple AirTag ($29): AirTag wins on Find My network size, UWB precision, and price for iPhone owners. Tile Pro wins on Bluetooth range claim, IP68 vs. IP67 water resistant rating, user-replaceable battery, and Android compatibility. If you&#39;re on an iPhone and precision finding matters most: AirTag. If you&#39;re on Android or need cross-platform flexibility: Tile Pro. Tile Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 ($29.99): SmartTag 2 has UWB and tight integration with Samsung phones. If you&#39;re a Galaxy user, it&#39;s the natural fit. For everyone else on Android, especially non-Samsung devices, Tile Pro plus Life360 is the stronger combination. Tile Pro vs. Tile: Tile is smaller, cheaper, and handles basic finding well. Tile Pro has a louder speaker, a longer Bluetooth range claim, metal frame construction, an IP68 water-resistant rating, and a user-replaceable battery. The Tile Slim sits between them for wallet use, with a thin profile, longer battery life, but no replaceable battery. If you&#39;ve ever been frustrated by the Tile&#39;s quiet chime or felt like it wasn&#39;t durable enough for daily carry, the Pro solves both of those problems. The Tile Slim is worth considering if a wallet is your primary use case and slim matters more than range.<h2>Who Should Buy the Tile Pro?</h2>Great fit:<ul><li>Android users who want a well-built, durable tracker with a longer range</li><li>Mixed iPhone/Android households that need one tracker the whole family can use</li><li>Anyone already using Life360 who wants to add their everyday items to the same map as their family</li><li>People who want a user-replaceable battery and plan to keep their Tile devices for years</li><li>Anyone who wants the SOS feature as a quiet personal safety tool</li></ul>Probably not the right fit:<ul><li>iPhone-only households who want UWB precision → Apple AirTag is likely the better call</li><li>Dedicated Galaxy users who want deep Samsung ecosystem integration → SmartTag 2 is built for you</li><li>Budget-first buyers who just need basic finding → standard Tile handles that for less.</li></ul><h2>Final Verdict</h2>The Tile Pro is a genuinely good Bluetooth tracker. The metal frame, louder speaker, user-replaceable battery, and water-resistant IP68 build make it a practical, durable everyday companion. The 500-foot Bluetooth range claim is optimistic in the real world, and the lack of UWB can be a gap for iPhone owners who want precision finding, but for Android users and mixed households, those limitations matter a lot less. The bigger picture: if you&#39;re already using Life360 to keep track of your family, adding the Tile Pro means your car keys, wallet, and bag show up on the same map as your people. The Life360 app brings Tile&#39;s location data together with family location sharing, Smart Alerts, and the SOS feature, all in one place. No switching between tools when something goes missing. That kind of consolidation has real value, especially when you&#39;re already stressed about finding something.<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/products/tile-pro?icid=blog_tile-pro_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Shop the Tile Pro</a> and explore<a href='https://www.life360.com/plans-pricing?icid=blog_tile-pro_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Life360 membership plans</a> today.

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Lost keys happen to everyone. If you’ve ever needed to find your keys while your teen is hovering by the door, and you’re already late, you know the frustration. Lost keys are basically a rite of passage in 2026.

Lost your keys again? This guide breaks down how to find them fast—and how to make sure they never ghost you again.<h3>Who it’s for</h3><ul><li>Busy households juggling shared vehicles, backpacks, and packed schedules (we see you) </li><li>People looking for a simple, family-friendly key finder that works with iPhone and Android</li><li>Users who want fewer apps and an easier way to track keys, wallets, and other everyday essentials</li></ul><h3>Key Takeaways</h3><ul><li>Starting with pockets, bags, entry zones, and vehicles solves many cases fast</li><li>Zone-based searching and sound memory help when keys are truly missing</li><li>Bluetooth key finders are the most practical tracking device for everyday family use</li><li>Tile trackers let you ring keys, see last-seen locations, and avoid lockouts</li><li>Life360 brings people, keys, and other items into one app for less stress</li><li>Simple habits like a home base, clear labels, and separation alerts prevent future losses</li></ul> Lost keys happen to everyone. If you’ve ever needed to find your keys while your teen is hovering by the door, and you’re already late, you know the frustration. Lost keys are basically a rite of passage in 2026. When you’re juggling shared rides and chaotic schedules, with one keychain for everything, stuff gets lost. If you need help finding your lost keys today, look no further. Then, we can talk about the prevention tools that will make <q>find my keys</q> a two-tap problem tomorrow.<h2>Why We Lose Keys So Often (Especially in Busy Households)</h2>Most lost keys end up disappearing amid chaos and transitions in our everyday lives. During the course of the day, you may be juggling your phone, coffee, bags, and whatever your teen conveniently forgot to mention until T-minus 30 seconds before you need to leave. And, of course, all of this happens as you bounce from place to place – home to the car to school to practice, rinse and repeat. Every switch is basically an invitation for your keys to vanish into thin air.<h2>Where to Look First When You’ve Lost Your Keys</h2>Keys pulled a disappearing act? Deep breaths. There are a couple of places keys can be found more often than not.<h3>Check pockets (today’s clothes and yesterday’s)</h3>Start with every pocket: jeans, coat pocket, hoodie pocket, and yesterday’s pants (you know, the ones on the floor). If you’re trying to find my keys, pockets are the fastest win.<h3>Look inside backpacks, purses, and other bags</h3>Keys love to hide under chargers, snacks, and notebooks. Check backpacks, purses, gym packs, and tote bags. If the keys are on a bulky keychain, feel along the corners, and reach alllll the way to the bottom of every pocket. Those surprisingly deep pouches? Yeah, they&#39;re basically black holes for your keys.<h3>Inspect coats and hoodies</h3>Even if you <q>never put keys there,</q> autopilot does. Check sleeves and every pocket again, and don&#39;t forget the front pouch on your hoodies.<h3>Scan common surfaces</h3>Counters, nightstands, bathroom sinks, washer/dryer tops, and yes, the fridge. (It happens.) These are prime lost key zones.<h3>Search entry zones</h3>Hooks, bowls, trays, and shoe racks. Check the two-foot radius around the <q>key spot.</q><h3>Check the vehicle quickly</h3>Look in the seat gap, cup holder, center console, door pocket, and under floor mats. Car keys love the seat gap.<h3>Ask other household members</h3>Have other people check shared spots. Sometimes the fastest way to find lost keys is realizing someone <q>moved them to help.</q><h2>And If You Still Can’t Find Them...7 Proven Recovery Methods</h2>If the quick sweep fails, use these seven methods to find lost keys without turning your whole house upside down.1. Retrace your steps in reverseStart from the last moment you remember using keys. Reverse retracing is a reliable process to find my keys because it follows real actions, not just panicked guessing.2. Think in zones, not roomsOne counter. One table. One backpack. Finish a zone before moving on. Zone-based searching saves you from checking the same spot three times.3. Use sound memoryWhat were you listening to when you last had keys? Music, a podcast, the garage door? That sound cue can snap you back to the moment.4. Follow the <q>hands were full</q> ruleKeys get dropped where you need free hands: next to the coffee maker, by the leash, near the laundry basket.5. Check the weird-but-real spotsPantry shelf, bathroom counter, on top of the washer, under mail, under couch cushions. Missing keys often show up in places that make you laugh later (or cry, no judgment).6. Use your phone like a toolFlashlight + teamwork = winning combo. While you check the entry zone, have your teen check their backpack and hoodie pocket.7. Pause and resetPanic makes lost things harder to see. Take two minutes. Restart your zones. Most people find keys faster after a reset.<h2>Types of Key Finders and Tracking Devices Overview</h2>If your lost keys are turning into lock drama, it’s worth planning ahead. A lockout can mean a pricey lock/locksmith call, and nobody needs that surprise. No matter how hard you search, sometimes you simply cannot find your keys. Enter the ultimate solution for ending the <q>where are my keys</q> saga: key finders. A key finder is a small tracking device you attach to keys so you can track them later in an app. Options generally fall into:<ul><li>Bluetooth key finders (aka Bluetooth trackers)</li><li>Network-based trackers (some people think of Apple Find here.)</li><li>Ultra-wideband options (often marketed for precision finding)</li></ul>For most households, Bluetooth trackers are the practical sweet spot: simple setup, solid range, and fewer <q>where are my car keys</q> meltdowns.<h3>Bluetooth Key Finders</h3>A Bluetooth key finder connects to your phone. When your keys are within range, you can make the tracker ring to follow the (hot-cold style, but way better). If your keys aren’t nearby, most systems show a last-seen spot so you can retrace steps. Range is just distance: how far your phone can <q>talk</q> to the tracker. Got a bigger house? Choose a tracker with better range. If you mostly lose keys in backpacks, near the vehicle, or in a small house, the standard range usually does the trick.<h2>Comparing Key Finder Options: What Actually Matters</h2><ul><li>Shopping for a key finder can feel like a lot. Focus on these:</li><li>Range and distance (especially in a bigger house or garage)</li><li>Battery life (replaceable vs. gotta toss the whole thing later)</li><li>Volume (how loud the ring is inside backpacks or the vehicle)</li><li>The app experience (easy enough for a teen to use)</li><li>Compatibility (iPhone + Android households—aka most of us)</li><li>Subscriptions and additional features (alerts, history, support)</li><li>A key finder should reduce stress, not add tech homework.</li></ul><h2>How to Choose the Best Key Finder for Your Household</h2>For many households, Tile is the easy answer because it works across iPhone and Android, has a simple setup, and makes it easier to find keys way less dramatic (no more household-wide search parties). Some people choose Tile Premium for extra perks, but you can start simple.<h2>Tile Trackers + Life360: Keys, People, and Peace of Mind in One App</h2>Here’s the parent-life win: fewer apps, fewer excuses, faster results. With a Tile tracker connected in the Life360 app, you can track your keys right alongside the people you care about. So when you’re thinking, <q>I need to find my keys,</q> you’re not bouncing between screens. You just open one app, hit a button, and boom—even if your teen is already in the driveway. Tile trackers are made to easily attach to a key set or a backpack zipper. That matters when your teen’s keys live on a rotating collection of lanyards, gym bags, and <q>I swear I put them right here</q> surfaces. Bonus: Tile is cross-platform, so you can track from an iPhone or an Android device without making it a whole-family tech meeting. If you’ve used the tile app before, the flow will feel familiar. The difference is you’re managing people + Tile in one place, which comes in clutch when a set of shared vehicle keys goes missing, and everyone is convinced it’s someone else’s fault. One look at the Life360 app can replace a five-minute blame game with an actual answer. When you’re close, you can see the current location and make the tracker ring. That’s perfect for those <q>it’s definitely in the house</q> moments, when the keys are buried in couch cushions or hiding under a hoodie pocket. Press the button, follow the sound, crisis averted. When you’re not close, you still get a last-seen spot that helps you find lost keys fast. Instead of replaying the entire day from memory, you check the last-seen location, send a quick message, and avoid the late-night lockout drama. Bottom line: Life360 + Tile keeps the <q>find my keys</q> panic smaller, the routine smoother, and the stakes lower, which is exactly what busy households need.<h2>Prevent Future Key Loss: Habits That Actually Stick</h2>Losing your keys is frustrating, no matter what. But building some simple habits with Tile? That can help you avoid the whole missing keys drama in the first place.<h3>Create a home base</h3>One spot by the door. Same spot every day. Habits beat willpower.<h3>Use one sturdy system and keep it attached</h3>Here’s a simple idea: use one sturdy key chain and keep your Tile tracker on the same set forever. That way, you don’t rely on memory when things get hectic. (And yes, you can still use whatever style keychain you like.)<h3>Label trackers clearly in the app</h3>Names like <q>Car Keys,</q> <q>Spare Keys,</q> and <q>Backpack</q> reduce confusion when you’re searching.<h3>Enable separation alerts</h3>Enabling alerts is your <q>save me before I drive away</q> move. Enabling this one setting can prevent so many &#39;lost keys&#39; moments.<h3>Make it part of teen driving routines</h3>Keys go back to the home base after parking. Every time. Celebrate the wins. (It’s training, not nagging.)<h2>Keep Your Keys Where You Can Find Them With Tile</h2>Losing keys doesn’t mean you’re disorganized. It means you’re human and your day is full. Life360 helps take one worry off your plate by keeping the people you love and the stuff you lose in one place. With Tile built into the Life360 app, you can find your keys in seconds. Track car keys, track a wallet, and stop the daily scavenger hunt before it starts. <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/products/tile-mate?icid=blog_find-lost-keys-2026_eu' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Shop Tiles today</a> and start your free subscription. When everything’s accounted for, everyone breathes easier.<h2>FAQ</h2><h3>Can I track where my keys are?</h3>Yes. With a Tile tracker, you can track keys in the Life360 app, see the last-seen spot, and check the current location when you’re nearby.<h3>How do I find my lost keys?</h3>Start with pocket checks, backpacks, and entry zones. Then retrace steps in reverse. If you have a key finder, open the app and tap to make the tracker ring so you can find keys faster.<h3>How can I locate my lost car key?</h3>Check the vehicle first: seat gap, console, cup holder, door pocket. If you’re worried about a lockout, use your key finder to ring your car keys and track the last-seen spot.<h3>How do key finders work?</h3>A key finder uses Bluetooth to connect to your phone. In the app, you can ring your keys when they’re within range and view the last-seen location when they’re not.<h3>Can I find my keys if my phone is lost?</h3>If your phone is lost too (because of course it is), sign in from another device, or ask trusted friends in your Circle, to help. The goal is to keep at least one backup option for those days when everything decides to disappear at once.<h3>Are Bluetooth key finders safe for teens?</h3>Yes. They’re made to help locate items. They reduce lockouts, help teens build routines, and keep lost keys from becoming a bigger problem.<h3>Do I need a subscription to use a key tracker?</h3>Not always. Many features work without a subscription. Some plans add additional features like longer history and smarter alerts.<h3>What’s the best key finder for households?</h3>Look for a loud ring, a solid range, cross-platform iPhone + Android support, and an app that’s easy enough that your teen will actually use it. For many people, Tile checks those boxes.

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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/d4d8c968278208c147c2eefd35cc8d6f/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='Opens in a new tab'>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

Transitioning to Life360’s Executive Chairman

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Back to school season promises fresh starts—but for most parents, it delivers chaos. From lost backpacks to missed check-ins and first-time drivers, the stress is real. This post explores how families are using Life360 and Tile to cut through the madness, stay connected, and make it through the school year with (some) sanity intact.

Life360 and Tile are making this chaotic season a little less unhinged Feeling overwhelmed already? You’re not the only one. Every August, we try to convince ourselves that this will be the year. The year we finally nail the morning routine. The year our kids don’t lose anything in week one. The year we don’t scream into a pillow by Thursday. Spoiler: It’s never that year. But even if back to school is still a chaotic mess of carlines, forgotten IDs, and <q>I swear I turned that form in,</q> there are ways to make it a little easier on yourself—and your family. Here’s what real parents are doing to stay semi-sane this season, with a little help from tech that’s built for real life.<h2>It’s Not Just You—This Season Is a Lot</h2>Back to school isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s:<ul><li>A 4-page school supply list you didn’t see until Sunday night</li><li>The <q>Where’s my backpack?!</q> panic at 7:48 a.m.</li><li>Your teen forgetting to text you they made it to class</li><li>Constantly wondering where anyone actually is</li></ul>Whether you&#39;re juggling middle school, high school, college drop-offs—or all of the above—you’re not doing it wrong. It’s just a lot.<h2>What’s Actually Helping Parents Right Now</h2>We&#39;re not parenting experts. But we are experts at building tools that make everyday life easier to navigate. Here’s how families are using <a href='https://www.life360.com/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360</a> and <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Tile</a> to take the edge off:<h3>📍 <q>When You Just Need to Know They Got to School</q></h3>Use <a href='https://www.life360.com/learn/check-in-with-life360-place-alerts' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360 Place Alerts</a> to get automatic notifications when your kid arrives at (or leaves) school. No more <q>did you make it?</q> texts. No more ghosting.<h3>🎒 <q>When Their Backpack Disappears Again</q></h3>Attach a <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Tile</a> to their backpack, laptop case, or lunchbox. Then when it inevitably goes MIA, you can actually find it—without asking the front office for the third time this month.<h3>🚗 <q>When They Start Driving Themselves — and Your Heart Stops</q></h3>Whether they’re brand new behind the wheel or just driving to sports practice, <a href='https://www.life360.com/driving-safety' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360 Driving Reports</a> help parents stay in the loop on speed, routes, and arrival times. It’s not about control — it’s about peace of mind (and, fine, a little control).<h3>🤳 <q>When They Stop Answering Your Texts (Again)</q></h3>We’ve all been there. Location sharing and Check-Ins on Life360 give you the info you need without a <q>where are you???</q> text thread. They get more freedom. You get fewer gray hairs.<h2>Tiny Wins = Major Relief</h2>Sometimes all it takes is:<ul><li>Knowing they made it to 2nd period</li><li>Finding that $200 calculator before it hits eBay by accident</li><li>Seeing a smooth Drive Report after a solo trip to school</li></ul>We’ll take those wins. They count. They matter.<h2>TL;DR: It&#39;s Still Stressful. But You&#39;re Not Alone.</h2>Back to school hasn’t magically gotten easier in 2025. But with a few smart tools, a little humor, and a shared understanding that this season is truly next-level, it becomes something you can actually get through—without fully losing your mind. We’ve got your back (and your kid’s backpack). You handle the snacks—we’ll help with the rest.

Back to school chaos is real. Here’s how parents are using Life360 and Tile to stay organized, reduce stress, and survive the school year—mostly intact.

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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/d48d18181095857b440ff97ba9153fa0/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/385cd5f3e3e2f7ebf20c8cdf6df074a7/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/b1d56cb9871f8e3438ca8b1ef0077326/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/995873501c5d493098ac31ca3246fa07/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.

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Life360 is shining the high beams on the increase of digital distractions taking the wheel. We compiled a study analyzing over 60 billion data points of its members’ driving behaviors and surveyed another 1,000 U.S. drivers across all generations to uncover what’s really pulling attention off the road.

<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/3SaZ68simZ6CD5KDGKx3TB/5149d4036de19d99eab26e43cd7255cb/Distracted_Driving_Hero_Asset_2-1.png' alt='Distracted Driving Hero Asset 2-1' title='Distracted Driving Hero Asset 2-1' /> From social media scrolling to text alerts, digital distractions are taking the wheel–and it’s not just Gen Z to blame. As April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and summer 2025 is anticipated to see <a href='https://thevacationer.com/summer-travel-survey-2024/#:~:text=Interesting%20Demographic%20Comparison%20%E2%80%94%20American%20adults%20over%20age%2060%20are%20the,than%201%2C000%20miles%20from%20home!' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>nearly 200M Americans take road trips</a>, Life360 is shining the high beams on the increase of digital distractions taking the wheel. We compiled a study analyzing over 60 billion data points of its members’ driving behaviors and surveyed another 1,000 U.S. drivers across all generations to uncover what’s really pulling attention off the road. The results found that 86% of all drivers admitted to being distracted by technology, and even older generations who once swore by <q>10 and 2</q> can’t seem to resist a scroll at stoplights.  And the impact is serious: on average, Life360 detects 2,000 collisions every day.  As the leading family safety app trusted by millions, we equip families with tools to stay safer behind the wheel —from real-time location sharing to crash detection with emergency dispatch to driver safety reports— helping them navigate today’s roads with greater confidence and peace of mind. <h3>Chaotic Commutes &amp; High-Speed Multi-Tasking: What&#39;s Really Going on Behind the Wheel?</h3>While texting is often the assumed culprit for distracted driving, the truth is drivers are going far beyond just sending the classic <q>OMW!</q> text. Our survey found some of the biggest culprits are far wilder than what you’d expect. <ul><li>27% have confessed to changing outfits, shaving, putting on makeup, or even painting their nails on the road—and this increases to over 50% for Gen Z drivers</li><li>A whopping 72% of those who eat and drink while driving admit they’ve tried some seriously risky meals, like eating BBQ ribs or a bowl of hot soup</li><li>And 74% say the most embarrassing distraction of all is filming videos or creating social media content while driving</li></ul>Beyond tech and tacos, emotional distractions are also driving people off course. 1 in 5 drivers say stress from work or school—or a heated exchange with a friend or partner—can mess with their focus behind the wheel. (Raise your hand if you’ve ever cried while driving home from a breakup!) <img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/2s5QdSvgMqDhub2DR5xo9h/d0a4ae9874e64c6c9695565b242f8da7/Distracted_Driving_Asset_4__1_.png' alt='Distracted Driving Asset 4 (1)' title='Distracted Driving Asset 4 (1)' /><h3>Content in the Car: Gen Z is Scrolling Toward Trouble</h3>It’s no secret that Gen Z is chronically online—but that obsession is following them into the driver’s seat. These habits aren’t harmless—they have real consequences. Life360 data shows rapid acceleration peaks at age 18, and crash rates are highest among 17 to 20-year-olds, suggesting many young drivers may not be giving the road their full attention.<ul><li>Nearly half (42%) of Gen Z drivers admit to watching online videos while driving</li><li>Over a third (37%) confess to scrolling social media while behind the wheel</li></ul>So next time you reach to sneak in a <q>get ready with me</q> video while merging onto the highway—maybe…don’t?<h3>Road Rage Against Age: The Generational Blame Game</h3>Which generation represents the riskiest drivers? It depends on who you ask. Over half (57%) of all drivers blame Gen Z for being the most distracted generation on the road. But (no shocker here) Gen Z drivers disagree–in fact, 54% of them point the finger at Baby Boomers, claiming they are the real culprits behind the wheel.Who’s right? This is what the data confirms:<ul><li>Turns out, the majority may be onto something — Gen Z drivers (ages 15–28) speed 84% more often than Baby Boomers. The peak in both speeding and rapid acceleration happens right around age 20.</li><li>But inside the family Circle, Dad might be the biggest offender. Our data reveals that dads consistently top the charts for speeding—clocking in 15% more often than moms. </li><li>And across the board, tech is taking the wheel. More than half of Millennials and over a quarter of Gen X admit to texting while driving. </li></ul><img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/4bAUHcNhyh32JvQz7cHeD8/127d54d94e6cec167a0ee7163a5f4a0a/Distracted_Driving_Asset_1_updated__1_.png' alt='Distracted Driving Asset 1 updated (1)' title='Distracted Driving Asset 1 updated (1)' /><h3> Where Are We Driving the Most Distracted? Some Regions are Riskier than Others.</h3>Distracted driving might be a national problem, but some places are far more dangerous than others. Life360’s internal driving data reveals where aggressive and risky behaviors behind the wheel are happening most often—specifically tracking four key indicators: crashes, speeding, hard braking, and rapid acceleration.A state-by-state heat map reveals alarming distracted driving trends in regions across the US, and the results may surprise you. Our data shows that the South and West are consistent hotspots for dangerous driving behaviors with the following states leading the nation in risky driving habits: <ul><li>California may be the epicenter of aggressive driving. It tops the nation in rapid acceleration and is home to cities like Riverside, San Diego, Anaheim, and Los Angeles—all ranking among the top five worst offenders for rapid acceleration, hard braking, and speeding.</li><li>Florida has the highest percentage of crashes of any state in the country, with frequent rapid acceleration and hard braking to match. Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale make up five of the eight highest crash cities in America.</li><li>Arizona tops the nation in speeding and ranks among the highest for hard braking and rapid acceleration—on both urban highways and rural roads.</li><li>North Carolina drivers are hitting the brakes—hard. The state ranks #1 for hard braking and #2 for crashes, making it one of the riskiest places to be on the road.</li></ul>If you’re driving in one of these major metro areas, you might want to buckle up–literally and figuratively. Drivers in these cities consistently engage in risky behaviors, making them some of the most dangerous places to drive: <img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/3Ygrp9v5GAGK6zZjYREncY/c463a2613639a7c5b898085aa78ff34b/Distracted_Driving_Asset_3_updated__1_.png' alt='Distracted Driving Asset 3 updated (1)' title='Distracted Driving Asset 3 updated (1)' /><h3> So, How Do We Drive Smarter? Let’s Shift Gears with Life360.</h3>The data is clear: distracted driving isn’t just a Gen Z problem—it’s an everyone-with-a-phone problem. Safer roads start with awareness, accountability, and the right tools. For families with teen drivers, Life360’s Driving Reports and Alerts can be a powerful teaching tool, helping parents and teens have real conversations about speed, phone use, and driving habits. And when things don’t go as planned, our Crash Detection and Roadside Assistance provides a crucial safety net, giving families peace of mind when they need it most.Eyes up, phones down— let’s build better driving habits together. Life360 Methodology: Internal Life360 driving data is derived from 60 billion proprietary data points collected across over 55 million opted-in users. The analysis focused on four core behavior indicators: crashes, speeding, hard braking, and rapid acceleration. All data was analyzed in aggregate and normalized on a per-trip basis to determine region- and demographic-specific risk patterns. The data reflects activity from 1/1/24-4/9/25. Major cities are defined as those with over 100 million recorded trips during the analysis period.<ul><li>Crashes: Detected using patented Crash Detection technology, which relies on a phone’s built-in sensors—like the accelerometer and GPS—to identify major collisions. A crash is recorded when a significant impact occurs while the vehicle is moving at speeds over 25 mph.</li><li>Extensive Speeding: Flagged when a user is traveling over 80 mph for at least 30 seconds, a threshold that reflects high-risk, excessive speeding.</li><li>Hard Braking: Occurs when a vehicle decelerates sharply, defined as a slowdown of approximately 8 mph or more within one second.</li><li>Rapid Acceleration: Logged when a car’s speed increases by about 8 mph or more in one second, a common sign of aggressive driving.</li></ul><h5>Survey Methodology:</h5>This sample of 1,000 U.S. drivers (aged 16 - 65) was surveyed between March 18, 2025 and March 20, 2025. All respondents are currently active, licensed drivers, confirmed by respondent self-confirmation. 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.

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