Introducing the Life360 Parent Glossary! Since kids and teens are constantly coming up with new sayings, we’ve developed a glossary to help you – parents – stay in the loop. Sourced straighted from Gen Zers themselves, the glossary is a roundup of words and definitions popular among kids and teens to help parents better communicate […]

<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/wp_media_31877/1a98822ccd8ccb2e12289296affae561/Fye-02.png' alt='[Blog] Teen Slang Glossary for Parents – Fye' title='[Blog] Teen Slang Glossary for Parents – Fye' />Introducing the Life360 Parent Glossary! Since kids and teens are constantly coming up with new sayings, we’ve developed a glossary to help you – parents – stay in the loop.Sourced straighted from Gen Zers themselves, the glossary is a roundup of words and definitions popular among kids and teens to help parents better communicate and connect with their kids. To stay ahead of the ever-evolving terms in pop-culture, the glossary will be updated every quarter. Have a word or phrase you keep hearing and don’t know what it means? Email us at <a href='mailto:press@life360.com'>press@life360.com</a>. Check out the first edition of the Life360 Parent Glossary below and stay tuned for more to come!<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/wp_media_31882/23ac024b7c210f57d6d7762cfa3bdd48/Life360ParentGlossary_LR-1.jpg' alt='[Blog] Teen Slang Glossary for Parents' title='[Blog] Teen Slang Glossary for Parents' />

Since kids and teens are constantly coming up with new sayings, we’ve developed a glossary to help you - parents - stay in the loop.

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Apple recently released the latest iOS 13 software update, which includes a new feature that may affect the quality of your Life360 user experience. But don’t worry – we are breaking everything down and showing you the easy fix to keep the app operating properly. How am I affected? For Life360’s advanced safety features and […]

Apple recently released the latest iOS 13 software update, which includes a new feature that may affect the quality of your <a href='https://www.life360.com/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360</a> user experience. But don’t worry – we are breaking everything down and showing you the easy fix to keep the app operating properly.How am I affected?For Life360’s advanced safety features and accurate location sharing capabilities to work, location permissions must be set to ‘Always’. The iOS 13 update may send you a pop-up that flags Life360’s background usage and then prompts you to select between two location permission settings – make sure you select ‘Always Allow’; see image below. <a href='https://www.life360.com/about/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360</a> needs to run in the background in order to provide features like location sharing, history, Driver Report, and Crash Detection. See next section for details around how Life360 uses the ‘Always’ setting.You can also check and/or set your settings to ‘Always,’ by going through your General Settings app. Step by step directions for this can be found at the end of this post. Important note: Existing Life360 users’ location settings will remain as they were prior to the iOS 13 update. <a href='https://www.life360.com/learn/is-life360-safe/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>New Life360 users</a> who have downloaded the app after the iOS 13 update, will need to ensure their location permissions are set to ‘Always’ in General Settings (instructions below).   <img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/wp_media_31452/34adddd1f57d63366d193bc09c5538a1/iOS13-Pop-Up-Example.jpg' alt='[Blog] iOS13 Location Sharing Pop Up' title='[Blog] iOS13 Location Sharing Pop Up' />Why does location need to ‘Always’ be on?Keeping your loved ones connected and protected is at the core of what we do – and <a href='https://www.life360.com/learn/what-does-life360-do/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>we use location to do it</a>. This is how location settings impact our most vital (and your favorite!) features:<ul><li><a href='https://www.life360.com/location-sharing/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Location Sharing</a>: When set to ‘Always,’ Circle members can accurately see each other’s location in real-time. Without permissions set to ‘Always,’ you will only be able to see the other person’s location when / where they last opened the app. </li><li>Location History: When set to ‘Always,’ <a href='https://www.life360.com/plans-pricing/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360 members</a> will be able to see up to 30 days of location history pending their plan. Without permissions set to ‘Always,’ location history will be incomplete and potentially incorrect.</li><li><a href='https://www.life360.com/crash-detection/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Crash Detection</a>: When set to ‘Always,’ <a href='https://www.life360.com/learn/how-does-life360-work/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360’s patented technology</a> can detect if you have begun a drive – either as the driver or passenger – and automatically engage Crash Detection once the speed reaches 25mph. Without permissions set to ‘Always,’ Crash Detection will not activate and will not be able to detect collisions. </li><li><a href='https://www.life360.com/driving-safety/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Driver Report</a>: When set to ‘Always,’ Life360 can accurately capture driving behavior and populate a comprehensive Driving Report. Without permissions set to ‘Always,’ Driver Report information will be incomplete and incorrect.</li></ul>Here’s what to do:

We are breaking everything down from the new IOS update and showing you the easy fix to keep the app operating properly.

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We are excited to announce the launch of our new lineup of Life360 Tile Bluetooth trackers — our first-ever tracker with both powerful finding and integrated safety features. Now you can protect your lost or stolen items with enhanced finding — and, if you are in trouble, you can quickly alert your Circle through the […]

<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/wp_media_485212/961d35ef882e3ee3ed4f13d5b6e5bdec/2-1-e1726246660657.png' alt='[Blog] 2024 Tile Lineup' title='[Blog] 2024 Tile Lineup' />We are excited to announce the launch of our new lineup of Life360 Tile Bluetooth trackers — our first-ever tracker with both powerful finding and integrated safety features. Now you can protect your lost or stolen items with enhanced finding — and, if you are in trouble, you can quickly alert your Circle through the Life360 SOS feature with just three quick presses of the button.<h2>What are Bluetooth Trackers?</h2>Bluetooth trackers are small, attachable devices used for finding lost or stolen stuff. Tile’s fast and powerful trackers come in all shapes and sizes — ready to fit whatever you need to track. <ul><li><a href='https://www.tile.com/products/tile-mate' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Tile Mate:</a> Our everything tracker with built-in key ring – perfect for mom’s keys, Noah’s backpack, and Sarah’s third lunchbox this year. Up to 350ft / 105m range. Up to 3 year non-replaceable battery. Water resistant with IP68 rating.</li><li><a href='https://www.tile.com/products/tile-pro' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Tile Pro:</a> Our most powerful tracker with built-in key ring – with the longest range and loudest ring to protect your most valuable stuff — like sports gear, cameras, and cars. Up to 500ft / 150m range. Up to 1 year replaceable battery. Water resistant with IP68 rating.</li><li><a href='https://www.tile.com/products/tile-slim' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Tile Slim:</a> Our thinnest tracker that slides easily into wallets, suitcases, and more. Up to 350ft / 105m range. Up to 3 year non-replaceable battery. Water resistant with IP68 rating.</li><li><a href='https://www.tile.com/products/tile-sticker' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Tile Sticker:</a> Our smallest tracker that adheres easily to your loseables and valuables — from TV remotes and headphones, to your brand-new bicycle. Up to 250ft / 75m range. Up to 3 year non-replaceable battery. Water resistant with IP68 rating.</li></ul>We also have colors for everyone in the family – so you can choose the one that suits you best. Throughout this guide, all Tiles referenced are from the 2024 lineup. To check your device, simply look for the Life360 <q>Swircle</q> on the new Tile button.<h2>How to Set Up SOS Capabilities on Your Tile</h2><img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/wp_media_485239/4fb045c6807841bf1217a17b93b05d2b/Life360-Blog-SOS-Set-Up.png' alt='[Blog] Life360 Tile SOS Set Up Screen' title='[Blog] Life360 Tile SOS Set Up Screen' />To send SOS alerts from your Life360 Tile, create an account in the Tile app and follow the in-app steps to activate your device. Once your Tile is activated, sign into your Life360 app and tap the Circle you would like to add your Tiles to. Tap <q>Add an item</q> in the pillar and follow the on-screen steps to link your Life360 and Tile accounts.Once your accounts are linked and new Tiles have been detected, select what you’d like your Tile button to do – either to <q>send an SOS alert</q> or to <q>ring your phone</q> when pressed. It’s ok to change your mind – you can always update the press action after in Settings, or disable the button completely.<h2>How to Use SOS Alerts From Your Tile</h2><img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/wp_media_485218/f44d3c2a011c4abed8dfec481c642ed7/Life360-Blog-SOS-e1726247384209.png' alt='[Blog] Life360 Tile SOS' title='[Blog] Life360 Tile SOS' />Whether you’re at a party and don’t feel comfortable, or you’re feeling worried about walking alone to your car at night, SOS Alerts are here for you.Once your press action is set up, simply triple-press the button on your Tile and a notification will go out to both members in your Life360 Circle and designated emergency contacts.Gold and Platinum members in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Australia have additional access to Emergency Dispatch if an alert is sent out.<h2>Wait, There’s More!</h2>Did you know that you can see Tiles on the map, find your things, AND ring your phone all in the Life360 app?<ul><li><a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/23053717327255-Tile-and-Life360' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>See Tiles on the map</a> – spot your stuff on your map to see all your important people and things together. Plus, Circle members can help you find lost stuff, too!</li><li><a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/23053396514199-Ring-My-Tile-in-the-Life360-App' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Find your things</a> – go to the Items section in your pillar and tap the item you want to find. Once you’re in focus mode, tap <q>Find</q> to ring your things!</li><li><a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/23648736300311-Find-My-Phone-with-Tile-in-the-Life360-app' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Ring your phone</a> – once set up, just double press the button on your Tile to ring your phone, even when silenced.</li></ul><h2>Life360 Tile: Protect Your Stuff and Yourself</h2>Improve the chances of recovering your valuables. With Tile Bluetooth trackers, keep your stuff protected and make finding effortless with features like a strong, global network of finders, and Anti-Theft to keep thieves from discovering and disposing of your device.

Life360 announces the launch of new Life360 Tile trackers, the first—ever trackers with powerful finding and integrated safety features.

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Tile referenced Uber's Lost & Found Index to identify the most common items left behind in Ubers—and showcase some of the stranger items people left behind. 

<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/4QxVb1fXnmmu8TlHAssL3e/2cc6385a8d3b7d4efa19a8d89e82f659/Gemini_Generated_Image_csyagccsyagccsya.jpeg' alt='Forgotten Garden Gnome' title='Forgotten Garden Gnome' />A framed Taylor Swift autograph, meditation crystals, and a leaf that&#39;s <q>much needed</q>: The makings of someone&#39;s #bestdayever? Not quite. These are just a small sample of the oddest items left in Ubers.<a href='/' target='_self'>Tile</a> referenced <a href='https://www.uber.com/newsroom/the-2024-uber-lost-found-index/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Uber&#39;s Lost &amp; Found Index</a> to identify the most common items left behind in Ubers—and showcase some of the stranger items people left behind. The report covers Uber&#39;s lost item data from April 2023 to March 2024.The top 10 most-forgotten items list comes as no surprise to frequent ride-hailers. In order, passengers left: clothing, luggage, headphones, wallets, jewelry, phones, cameras, tablets or books, laptops, and vapes.A few of these items—phones, jewelry, wallets, and headphones—were also among the items that Americans reported losing most often, according to <a href='https://www.shaneco.com/theloupe/articles-and-news/stuff-each-state-loses-the-most/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>a survey of over 2,000 Americans</a> published by Shane Co. But others, such as clothing, luggage, and cameras, speak more to the nature of ride-hailing.Uber rides are often associated with nights out drinking—a kind of built-in designated driver. In Colorado, a pair of researchers became ride-hail drivers to survey their passengers on the reasons they called a ride and found that <a href='https://web.archive.org/web/20190713110622/https://www.jtlu.org/index.php/jtlu/article/view/1392/1227' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>nearly half were going out and/or drinking</a>. Alcohol and fatigue are both known to muddy the mind, making it difficult to think clearly, and in turn increasing the odds of passengers leaving something behind.Limit belongings and create a checklist to avoid losing items during a night out. Also consider creating a mental or physical list of things to double-check before departing their ride.What&#39;s more, the most common times people reported forgetting items in an Uber were at night, with 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. taking the lead. In a dark car, quickly running a flashlight over the seats and floors can help minimize the chances of leaving something behind. This is particularly useful for those who might want to use the flashlight on the phone they thought was in their pocket (see the aforementioned top 10 list.)Many ride-hail passengers are also in the midst of travel. According to Uber&#39;s Q1 2024 report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, about 15% of the company&#39;s rides start from or end at an airport, which can be stressful to navigate and can split travelers&#39; focus, potentially causing them to leave their luggage or other travel necessities behind in the shuffle. Frazzled travelers should take deep breaths and try to calm their nerves for a moment before exiting their cars to ensure they don&#39;t leave their jackets, luggage, or anything else behind.Despite taking every precaution, it&#39;s likely that passengers will continue to forget their belongings. For those who find themselves in this situation, know that items can be retrieved by calling or otherwise contacting drivers through the app, and then scheduling a meetup to get these precious objects back, if found. Uber and other ride-hailing service drivers are not responsible for lost items, and their return is not guaranteed.Returns will cost passengers, however. Uber and Lyft each charge a $20 return fee to compensate the driver for their time. At Uber, this policy was put into place in 2017, before which time drivers returned an average of 11 lost items per year and earned nothing for it.<h2>Beyond the Ordinary: Odd Items Forgotten in Ubers</h2>Nevertheless, items abandoned in Ubers are not all typical phones and vapes that slipped out of pockets. Some objects hint at fantastic adventures, comical journeys, and even a few surprising twists. Read on to browse through a selection of some of the more unique items people left behind in their Ubers, as presented by the company based on rider reports.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/4kUM0cONHXKG7NYbSUmUVl/48785921934442dda93ed2360beaf263/hairpiece.png' alt='Frontal Hairpiece' title='Frontal Hairpiece' />Lukchaysongkon // Shutterstock<h3>Frontal hair toupee</h3>Image: A brown-hair toupee with a few white-hair strands.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/1dQbYD1Lsadj7oA72iCCwq/7418d1dad614783e963b2787ccbb567e/Gemini_Generated_Image_jnou6pjnou6pjnou.jpeg' alt='Hot Sauce and a Breathalyzer' title='Hot Sauce and a Breathalyzer' /><h3>Hot sauce and a Breathalyzer</h3>Image: A bottle of hot sauce and a breathalyzer<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/3YZ5AzHbXIo8Bxb8GSca7Y/f6ed47d5cbb6622e7500a29e43dc49f4/Gemini_Generated_Image_1fnbpu1fnbpu1fnb.jpeg' alt='A spider being kept in a glass jar' title='A spider being kept in a glass jar' /><h3>Two containers with spiders in them</h3>Image: A spider crawling in a glass jar.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/3TFaT8Wt1GBNuENH7neNFb/ad773fc1dd09d374d942445f8e17b08d/wifi.png' alt='Searching for a strong WiFi signal' title='Searching for a strong WiFi signal' />Canva<h3>Wi-Fi hot spots and mobile routers</h3>Image: A person holding up a smartphone showing they are connected to Wi-Fi.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/2UoE1qi607g9hAQCuOauKm/cf542d63d07fcc3ffc017beef6fd0339/cat.jpg' alt='Ceramic Cat' title='Ceramic Cat' />meenyfancy // Shutterstock<h3>Ceramic cat</h3>Image: A white ceramic cat, smiling with its eyes closed, wearing a red necklace with a gold pendant.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/2VP4rLbOLSD9Qj5lDi8ehb/f21554422c7413b11f8de6e130bf0be7/oysters.png' alt='A jar of oysters' title='A jar of oysters' />kajeab_pongsiri // Shutterstock<h3>Jar of oysters</h3>Image: A jar of oysters.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/27itLvU5FEZoMwjclSiDpA/cf8698e9e8a67ca64558ee0e2faad924/rat.png' alt='Skeleton Rat' title='Skeleton Rat' />Canva<h3>Small rat skeleton prop</h3>Image: A small rat skeleton prop with black eyes holding up its front paws. <img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/69FzKrcchUKPT23O00xDlw/3690cf9b9b8252d175ab5a9a4147f061/retainer.png' alt='A retainer in a container' title='A retainer in a container' />Canva<h3>Fake tooth / retainer</h3>Image: A rainbow-colored retainer sitting in a green case.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/vTIqu4S430cbj1yyIvkCn/fecc066c88a9a36fe68accd7cf1d372e/fence.jpg' alt='garden fence' title='garden fence' />Aleksey Krylov // Shutterstock<h3>Garden fence</h3>Image: A rolled-up miniature white garden fence.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/4DH8mkm2g4REmoF8OnZgM1/8a055dfa65fc7c5a8c5d1b6d0eceb94b/turtle.png' alt='turtle in hand' title='turtle in hand' />Canva<h3>Live pet turtle</h3>Image: A small turtle sitting on a person&#39;s hands.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/3QHBjjYTt8RDGnihdlI8QN/0d1d72034822edbea3a6c490d635176d/beads.png' alt='Beads hanging on display' title='Beads hanging on display' />Canva<h3>Waist beads and a burrito steamer</h3>Image: Various strands of colorful beads.<h3>NO MORE LOSING YOUR LUGGAGE</h3>Keep track of your luggage with the Tile Pro, a super long range, bluetooth <a href='/products/tile-pro' target='_self'>luggage tracker</a>.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/3fZcXgIbNsY95mfDpI7K3U/1bf2d8a68367d316a2816a9bd9e3ff73/gnome.png' alt='Garden Gnomes' title='Garden Gnomes' /><h3>Small box containing a gnome</h3>Image: Two miniature gnomes—one with a purple hat and the other green—sit in a wooden box.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/2LTl8ScyyVOfVy9yq7Saqe/d8deb4cf00657f73161d2aab64c755aa/oars.png' alt='collection of yellow oars' title='collection of yellow oars' />Canva<h3>Stand-up paddleboard paddle</h3>Image: About a dozen yellow paddleboard paddles standing up straight.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/3WaMMzGvqWeDMY7a4ll11H/804bfbd15a70ce238f595c050b20caa8/pills.png' alt='pills in a blister pack' title='pills in a blister pack' />Canva<h3>Contraceptive Plan B</h3>Image: A person&#39;s hands opening a package of contraceptive pills.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/BCgWCwYDr3p3HdCzeU6mC/a0d325cb7b1955881c27d866849120cd/panicbutton.jpg' alt='pressing a panic button' title='pressing a panic button' />Prostock-studio // Shutterstock<h3>A panic button</h3>Image: A man pushing a red button on a device hanging from his neck.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/6u7qI37ZIhAgrCo1Kz1gLB/4053104794be17f85a7d4bc724d7cd18/foxtail.jpg' alt='a faux fox tail' title='a faux fox tail' />loocmill // Shutterstock<h3>A spear and a furry fox tail</h3>Image: A furry reddish-brown fox tail.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/7uCfM3cYBlHtkMgdmhmXiE/a01ad9bffbf7e828e7d0474d62d48713/meatpie.jpg' alt='tray of meat pie' title='tray of meat pie' />Elena Hramova // Shutterstock<h3>A tray of meat pie</h3>Image: A sliced meat pie in a dish sitting on a dining table.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/5ryFgp1QY7dBntIdQAnpYt/27a416a4fb9b2a2b4af53cf9bc225c58/unnamed.png' alt='Three Feathers' title='Three Feathers' />lcswart // Shutterstock<h3>3 feathers</h3>Image: Three black feathers with a white polka-dotted pattern.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/4rzUfjTXGK9qK0HGSFwToB/00f9a53d09d43f917f5541f53a09b385/hillaryposter.png' alt='Hillary Poster' title='Hillary Poster' />JEWEL SAMAD/AFP // Getty Images<h3>Poster of Hillary Clinton</h3>Image: A yellow-and-black stylized stencil portrait of former secretary of state and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/7bd7AW78XDSWL4EAHa4XyT/0ad33770a0c7c8eb34f77e06a5b0df2a/roll_of_hundreds.png' alt='roll of hundreds' title='roll of hundreds' />Canva<h3>Panty liner and $1,000</h3>Image: A rolled-up collection of $100 bills.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/k2pLS6lYEcmvMrN6HNlrq/3bb68f4865bf718efb8c0087101e8a0c/cardboard_panda.png' alt='cardboard panda' title='cardboard panda' />Chase D&#39;animulls // Shutterstock<h2>Cardboard cutout panda</h2>Image: A black-and-white origami panda.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/7tHLn7nklUKxLLgw0GHJHC/5cf8acd8043c680c1c9f264ef378b49d/beard_softener.png' alt='beard softener' title='beard softener' />Canva<h3>Beard softener</h3>Image: A small vial of beard oil.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/4cyeRQjvtX7TKc9srKdUOP/a2420a8c7dd5d60efaa0aaa389ccf201/unnamed.jpg' alt='paternity test' title='paternity test' />nevodka // Shutterstock<h3>Paternity test</h3>Image: A test kit with a tube and test instructions lying on a table. <img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/4a7drCT3yJN4lsMSd8kQ62/6a593ad6eb5dd3e886d0adfa32f74aff/wresting_belt.jpg' alt='wresting belt' title='wresting belt' />Eric Broder Van Dyke // Shutterstock<h3>WWE championship belt</h3>Image: A World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight championship belt.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/5lMADhqPwsuWXbtn0VjZRk/90e9ba5ee777442221174ac964552a59/Gemini_Generated_Image_ae5jvfae5jvfae5j.jpeg' alt='engraven wand' title='engraven wand' />KEEP TRACK OF EVERYTHING<a href='/how-it-works' target='_self'>Find misplaced things </a>nearby and far away with Tile trackers and the Life360 app that works on both iOS® and Android™. <h3>Engraved Harry Potter wand</h3>Image: A magic wand prop resting on a table.Written by: <a href='https://stacker.com/paxtyn-merten' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Paxtyn Merten</a>. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Tim Bruns. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick.

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From phones to special feathers: The most common and unique items forgotten in Ubers

People spend an average of nearly 17 hours searching for lost items annually, taking about 16 minutes to find each lost item.

<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/41XR8iVXBHXv3XHmlx9QO/f2fe1c5639a07ca4e44e7e8a85a80d95/Tile-IMG.png' alt='Man finding lost phone under couch.' title='Man finding lost phone under couch.' />Andrey_Popov // ShutterstockEveryone has experienced the pain of losing something important—seemingly always at the worst times.Americans lose an average of five items per month, according to a <a href='https://www.shaneco.com/theloupe/articles-and-news/stuff-each-state-loses-the-most/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Shane Co. survey</a>. <a href='/' target='_self'>Tile</a> utilized that data to chart the most commonly lost items in the U.S.People spend an average of nearly 17 hours searching for lost items annually, taking about 16 minutes to find each lost item, according to the survey. Those delays can cause turmoil—over a third of Americans have been late for work or school due to losing an item, and 13% have gotten into fights with loved ones over it.That frustration—directed at yourself or others—can make it even harder to find lost items, as anger and panic can jumble your memory, psychology professor <a href='https://www.vice.com/en/article/5dbdmb/why-do-i-constantly-lose-all-my-stuff' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Susan Krauss Whitbourne told Vice</a>. It&#39;s better to stay calm, think carefully about where you last had the item, and search for it methodically rather than impulsively. Indeed, about 1 in 5 Americans said they most often find lost items in the place where they should have been all along.Ultimately, losses tend not to be unique. Losing frequently used items is a part of life, especially as people tend to own more things than they once did. Read on to see how your most commonly lost items compare to other Americans.KEEP TRACK OF EVERYTHING<a href='/how-it-works' target='_self'>Find misplaced things </a>nearby and far away with Tile trackers and the Life360 app that works on both iOS® and Android™. <img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/5acs9q5VV2YKgYrnhAlUGw/fb67813b076891f8582590c4ee24fe9f/Stacker-Chart.png' alt='Chart of most commonly lost items in America.' title='Chart of most commonly lost items in America.' />THE BEST KEY FINDERNever lose your keys again with the Tile Mate <a href='/products/tile-mate' target='_self'>key finder</a> that uses bluetooth to locate your keys.<h2>These are the items Americans lose most</h2>Perhaps unsurprisingly, the most commonly lost items were also among the most ubiquitous and important: phones and keys. Most people don&#39;t leave home without these items, making losing them all the more stressful.Often, people lose items due to absent-mindedness—i.e., they are focusing on something else when parting with the to-be-lost item and fail to commit its location to memory, making it harder to recall later. Remotes, headphones, and wallets can thus be easily lost as people are often thinking about what they are watching, listening to, or purchasing when setting these items down.Absent-minded tendencies show in the places where lost items eventually turn up, as well. Most frequently, Americans report finding their lost items in the couch or in clothing they recently wore. These spots lend themselves to split focus, whether setting down the remote once you&#39;ve already begun watching a show or leaving your wallet in your pocket when you change into pajamas at the end of a long day.The most straightforward way to lose fewer things is to designate a place for your essential items and build a habit of putting them there. These routines can take time to build. To keep it simple and achievable, psychologists recommend starting with a<a href='https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-way-adhd/202003/are-you-tired-losing-things' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> designated <q>dump place</q> </a>where you exclusively store the items you need daily—ideally, a spot not crowded with other items and one that fits into your existing space and habits.Others recommend tagging important belongings with a specific color that will stand out, making them easier to spot, or taking photos of items to reference their location. Nowadays, there are also technological solutions to help find lost items, such as <q>find my device</q> apps on phones and physical tags that you can add to keychains or wallets.Ultimately, losing things less often will require a solution that works with how your mind operates. And, when in doubt, check your couch, yesterday&#39;s clothes, and the place the item is supposed to be.HOW TO FIND LOST THINGSUse a <a href='/blog/how-to-find-lost-items' target='_self'>Bluetooth Tracker to find</a> lost: Purses, Backpacks, Wallets, Keys, Luggage, Pets and more.Written by <a href='https://stacker.com/paxtyn-merten' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Paxtyn Merten</a>. Story editing by Alizah Salario. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Kristen Wegrzyn.

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