We're excited to introduce a powerful new QR Code type on Twilee — Lost & Found QR Codes.

This feature helps reunite lost items, pets, and even people with their owners through smart QR codes that display critical information when scanned. Whether it's your luggage, your beloved pet, or a family member who needs assistance, Lost & Found QR codes provide peace of mind and a reliable way to get home safely.

What Are Lost & Found QR Codes?

A Lost & Found QR Code displays essential contact and identification information when scanned by a helpful finder. The information is beautifully presented on a Twilee-hosted page that's accessible from any smartphone — no app required.

When someone finds your item, pet, or loved one and scans the QR code, they're automatically redirected to a mobile-friendly page containing:

• Owner contact information — phone number, email, or alternative contact methods
• Item/pet/person description — detailed information to confirm identity
• Reward information — optional reward offers to incentivize returns
• Special instructions — custom messages, medical details, or handling instructions
• Emergency contacts — backup contacts for urgent situations

The best part? All information is hosted securely on Twilee's platform, ensuring your data is always accessible, never on a static label that can fade or become illegible.

Real-World Use Cases

1. Luggage & Travel Items

Lost luggage is a traveler's nightmare. Attach a Lost & Found QR code to your suitcase, backpack, or travel bag to ensure it finds its way back to you:

• Owner contact details displayed when scanned
• Travel itinerary information (optional)
• Reward offer to motivate quick returns
• Alternative contact if you're unreachable while traveling
• Language-neutral — works internationally without language barriers

Example: "This suitcase belongs to Sarah Johnson. If found, please scan to contact the owner. $50 reward for safe return."

2. Pet Safety & Identification

Your pet's safety is priceless. A Lost & Found QR code on their collar provides instant access to crucial information:

• Pet name and owner contact for immediate reunification
• Medical conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, or allergies
• Medication requirements and dosage information
• Veterinarian contact for emergency medical care
• Behavioral notes (e.g., "afraid of loud noises," "friendly with children")
• Microchip information as additional verification

Unlike traditional ID tags that can only fit limited text, QR codes give you unlimited space to share everything a finder needs to know.

Example: "This is Max, a 3-year-old Golden Retriever. He requires daily insulin. Please contact owner immediately or bring to Springfield Veterinary Clinic."

3. Elderly Care & Alzheimer's Support

For elderly family members who may wander or become disoriented, a Lost & Found QR code provides critical safety information:

• Person's name and home address
• Emergency contact numbers for family members
• Medical conditions and cognitive status
• Current medications and dosage schedules
• Allergies and dietary restrictions
• Doctor and care facility contacts
• Instructions for care ("Please stay with them until family arrives")

This simple solution can be attached to clothing, wallets, bags, or worn as a bracelet or necklace.

Example: "John Anderson, 78, has Alzheimer's and may be confused. Please call family immediately at [phone]. He is not lost — we are looking for him."

4. Medical Equipment & Mobility Aids

Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and other medical equipment are expensive and critical for patients. Lost & Found QR codes help ensure their return:

• Patient information and facility contact
• Equipment serial numbers and specifications
• Medical necessity statement
• Return instructions and location
• Replacement cost information

Example: "This wheelchair belongs to Riverside Medical Center, patient Robert Chen. Critical medical equipment. Please return to facility immediately or call [number]."

5. Valuable Personal Items

Keys, wallets, electronics, bikes, cameras, and other valuable items can all benefit from Lost & Found QR codes:

• Owner contact information
• Item description and serial numbers
• Reward offers
• No questions asked return policy
• Sentimental value explanation

Example: "These keys belong to apartment 405 resident. $100 reward for return, no questions asked. Contains irreplaceable family heirloom keychain."

6. Children's Items & School Supplies

For backpacks, lunchboxes, school supplies, sports equipment, and other kids' belongings:

• Parent contact information
• Child's school and grade
• Allergy warnings (for lunchboxes)
• Return instructions
• Alternate pickup arrangements

Example: "This backpack belongs to Emma Martinez, 3rd grade at Lincoln Elementary. Please return to school office or contact parent."

7. Professional Equipment & Tools

Contractors, photographers, event professionals, and technicians can protect their valuable equipment:

• Business contact information
• Equipment manifest and serial numbers
• Insurance information
• Rental information (if applicable)
• Reward for return

Example: "Professional camera equipment belonging to Peak Photography LLC. This equipment is insured and tracked. $500 reward for safe return."

8. Custom Use Cases with Free Text

Using Twilee's rich text formatting, you can create completely custom Lost & Found scenarios:

• Boat equipment with specific serial numbers and marina contacts
• Musical instruments with detailed descriptions and sentimental stories
• Research equipment with laboratory contact information
• Event materials with venue and organizer details
• Rental equipment with company information and return policies

The free text field supports full rich text formatting, allowing you to bold important information, add bullet points, include multiple contact methods, and structure information exactly how you need it.

Why Lost & Found QR Codes Are Better Than Traditional Tags

Traditional ID Tags Are Limited

• Space constraints — only a few lines of text fit
• Fading and wear — text becomes illegible over time
• Static information — can't update if phone numbers change
• No privacy — personal info visible to everyone
• Single language — doesn't work internationally
• No verification — anyone can claim the item

Smart Lost & Found QR Codes Solve Everything

• Unlimited information — share everything a finder needs
• Always readable — digital content never fades
• Dynamic updates — change contact info anytime without replacing the tag
• Privacy protected — information only visible when scanned intentionally
• Universal — works in any language, any country
• Scan tracking — know when and where your item was found
• Professional appearance — clean, modern look

The Dynamic Advantage

Just like all Twilee QR codes, Lost & Found codes are dynamic — meaning you can update the information at any time without reprinting or replacing the QR code:

Update Contact Information

• Changed your phone number? Update it instantly
• Traveling abroad with different contact methods? Switch them temporarily
• Multiple emergency contacts? Prioritize them as needed

Adjust Reward Amounts

• Increase rewards for urgent returns
• Add time-sensitive incentives
• Update based on item recovery progress

Modify Medical Information

• Update pet or family member medications
• Add new allergies or conditions
• Include recent medical procedures

Seasonal Changes

• Update travel schedules and hotel contacts
• Change emergency contact priorities
• Add or remove backup contacts

Track Recovery Efforts

• See when your item is scanned
• Know the approximate location of scans
• Understand how many people have tried to help

All of this happens without needing to print a new QR code or buy a new tag. The QR code on your luggage, pet collar, or elderly care bracelet works forever, even as your life circumstances change.

Privacy & Security

We understand that Lost & Found QR codes contain sensitive information. Twilee takes your privacy seriously:

• Scan-only access — information is only visible when someone actively scans the code
• No public listing — your Lost & Found page is not indexed by search engines
• Secure hosting — all data encrypted and protected
• EU-based servers — GDPR compliant data handling
• You control visibility — hide or show specific fields as needed
• No third-party tracking — no ads, no data selling, ever

You can choose exactly what information to display. Want to show only a phone number? Perfect. Need to include detailed medical information? That's fine too. You're in complete control.

How to Create a Lost & Found QR Code

Creating a Lost & Found QR Code takes less than a minute:

1. Log in to your Twilee dashboard at twilee.com/login
2. Click "Create New QR Code" and select "Lost & Found" type
3. Fill in the essential information:
   • Item/pet/person description
   • Owner contact information (phone, email, address)
   • Reward information (optional)
   • Medical details or special instructions
   • Emergency backup contacts
4. Customize the appearance to match your needs
5. Download your QR code and print it on tags, stickers, or labels
6. Attach to your item and have peace of mind

It's that simple.

Print It Once, Update It Forever

The most powerful feature of Lost & Found QR codes is that they're permanent yet flexible:

• Print the QR code on a durable tag once
• Attach it to your luggage, pet collar, or medical bracelet
• Update the information as often as you need
• Never worry about outdated contact details
• Never pay for replacement tags

A single QR code tag can serve you for years, adapting to your changing circumstances while providing consistent protection for what matters most.

Real-World Impact

Lost & Found QR codes have helped reunite:

• Thousands of lost pets with their worried families
• Travelers with their luggage in foreign countries
• Elderly individuals with cognitive conditions back to their caregivers
• Valuable equipment with their rightful owners
• Children's items returned to relieved parents

The simple act of scanning a QR code has turned strangers into heroes, facilitating countless successful reunifications that might never have happened with traditional ID methods.

Get Started Today

Protect what matters most with Lost & Found QR codes:

• Free to create — no premium features required
• Unlimited scans — no limits on how many times your code can be scanned
• Forever dynamic — update information anytime, forever
• Works worldwide — scanner just needs a smartphone
• No app required — works with any camera or QR reader

Use Cases at a Glance

• ✈️ Travel — Luggage, passports holders, travel documents
• 🐕 Pets — Dog collars, cat tags, carrier crates, pet travel gear
• 👴 Elderly Care — Wearable tags, wallets, walking aids, medical alert jewelry
• 🏥 Medical Equipment — Wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen tanks, specialized devices
• 🎒 Kids' Items — Backpacks, lunchboxes, sports equipment, musical instruments
• 💼 Professional Gear — Cameras, laptops, tools, event equipment
• 🔑 Personal Items — Keys, wallets, phones, bikes, bags
• 🚤 Custom Items — Boats, vehicles, collectibles, anything valuable

Conclusion: Peace of Mind in Your Pocket

Lost & Found QR codes transform how we protect and recover what we value most. They're not just smart technology — they're a safety net, a reunion facilitator, and a peace-of-mind provider.

Whether you're protecting a beloved pet, safeguarding a family member, or simply want your luggage to find its way home, Lost & Found QR codes offer a simple, reliable, and dignified solution.

Best of all, they're dynamic — meaning your QR code never becomes obsolete. As your life changes, your Lost & Found information changes with it, all while the physical tag remains exactly the same.

Don't wait until something is lost. Protect it now.

Ready to create your first Lost & Found QR code?

👉 Log in to your Twilee dashboard and try the new Lost & Found QR Code type now!

Protect what matters. Reunite what's lost. All with one smart QR code.