Losing your belongings is one of life’s most frustrating experiences, but it’s something that happens to most of us. Whether it’s your smartphone, wallet, keys, or other personal items, losing your belongings can be quite stressful. Yet sometimes, we’re still lucky enough that a “good samaritan” finds our belongings with the intention of returning them to us. While it’s not that hard for people to find the owner of a lost smartphone or wallet, the same can’t be said for times when you lose other items such as your keys or sunglasses, as there isn’t a reliable way for the person who finds those items to know who they belong to you. That is, unless you’re using Pebblebee’s Link Label.
The Pebblebee Link Labels is a QR-code reactive tracking system that offers a simple and secure way to recover lost items. By simply attaching a Link Label to any item, Pebblebee can help you connect with anyone who finds your lost items through Pebblebee’s secure platform, all while maintaining everyone’s privacy. The kit’s adhesive labels are durable and can adhere to nearly any surface, from electronics to water bottles, and more. The QR code in these labels can be seamlessly read by any smartphone camera, ensuring easy scanning and universal accessibility, while secure messaging and location-tracking options ensure that personal information of both the owner and the item’s finder stays protected from the moment the item is scanned. Via Pebblebee’s platform, user can also activate a Lost mode to display custom recovery instructions, including templates that can be customized on a per-item basis.
By using these QR-code tracking labels, you’re provided with a safe way for any items you might lose to find their way back to your hands, helping you ensure you never lose your belongings for good.
In this article, we’ll be having a closer look at the Pebblebee Link Labels, where we explain in detail how this QR-code reactive tracking system is designed to work.
DESIGN
Starting with the labels’ size, these QR-code tracking labels were designed to be compact and slim, with each label measuring just 1-inch (25 mm) in diameter, making them small and discreet enough to attach to just about any item you might think of.
On top of their sleek dimensions, the Pebblebee Link Labels are also built to last, meaning they’re durable, versatile, scratch-resistant, and residue-free.
The back side of these QR-code tracking labels is also quite sticky, so they can easily adhere to nearly any surface, ensuring your items stay protected wherever they go.
They can be used on a variety of items, including electronics, water bottles, as well as camping gear, pet collars, and anything else in between.
What’s more is that these labels also have water-resistant properties, so they can withstand harsh weather conditions and can even go through the dishwasher without peeling off.
The labels come slotted in small paper cards, which keep their sticky side protected until it’s time to use them.
HOW DO THE PEBBLEBEE LINK LABELS WORK?
As for their tracking functionality, the QR code in the Pebblebee Link Labels can be seamlessly read by any smartphone camera and is compatible with both iOS devices (for iOS 16.0 version and above) and Android devices (for Android 9+ version and above), thus ensuring easy scanning and universal accessibility for whoever finds your lost items.
To put it simply, the way Pebblebee Link Labels work is by using reactive tracking, meaning their tracking functionality is only activated when the person that finds your item scans the QR code in the label.
Since these labels use a simple QR code, they don’t require power, batteries, or charging to work, so they can be scanned globally, provided the finder has Internet access.
Even if the person who finds your item doesn’t have a smartphone, there’s no need to worry, because as long as they have a device with a camera and Internet access — like a tablet or a compatible e-reader — they can still scan the QR code to initiate the recovery process.
At the same time, secure messaging and location-tracking options ensure that the personal information of both the item’s owner and the item’s finder remain protected right from the moment the item is scanned.
HOW TO USE THE PEBBLEBEE LINK LABELS ?
To setup a new Pebblebee Link Labels, simply scan the label’s QR code with your smartphone, and you’ll be directed to a webpage to complete the setup, through which you can register and manage all of your Link Labels, making it easy to track multiple items at once.
Alternatively, you can also use the Pebblebee App (available for iOS and Android devices).
Keep in mind that you’re required to create a Pebblebee account to be able to register and manage your Link Labels.
Users can personalize recovery instructions for each of their items through the web setup or the Pebblebee app.
Once your label is configured, you can attach it to your item of choice to make it easier to recover in case you lose it, for which you’ll receive notifications whenever the QR code from that item’s attached label is scanned.
Via Pebblebee’s platform, users can also activate a Lost mode to display custom recovery instructions, including templates that can be customized on a per-item basis.
In addition, users can also reassign a Link Label to new owners through their Pebblebee account, allowing friends, family, and anyone else they trust to enjoy the same recovery benefits for the item that label is attached to.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY
If you’re interested in purchasing the Pebblebee Link Labels, know that you can purchase a 5-Pack that’s priced at $8.99 (equates to $1.80 per label), or ultimately go with a 20-Pack (brings the cost down to just $1 per label), and each purchase also comes accompanied by a 1-Year Warranty.
You can order your kit online directly from Pebblebee’s official shopping page.
