How BeaconFound Works
A simple, secure way to help ensure your lost items find their way back to you. Join a community of good stewards helping others recover their belongings.
Be a Good Steward
BeaconFound facilitates connections between finders and owners, helping our society become better stewards of each other's belongings.
Attach Your BeaconFound Tag
Start by attaching your BeaconFound QR tag to any item you'd hate to lose. Our 1-inch, weatherproof stickers work great on laptops, backpacks, keys, sports equipment, luggage, and more. These durable, waterproof tags are designed to last wherever life takes your belongings.
Perfect for:
- • Electronics (laptops, tablets, phones)
- • Travel items (luggage, passport holders)
- • Sports equipment (golf clubs, bikes)
- • Everyday items (keys, wallets, backpacks)
1-inch Weatherproof QR Tag
Scan & Register Your Tag
Scan the unique QR code with your phone's camera. This brings you to a dedicated registration page where you'll create your BeaconFound account and store the information you want available to finders.
Create Account or Sign In
Quick email registration to manage all your tags in one place
Add Your Information
Owner name, return instructions, contact info (optional)
Scan to Register
Manage Your Tags
All your registered tags are managed in your BeaconFound dashboard. Update information, view scan history, manage messages, and mark items as lost when needed.
Update Anytime
Change contact info, return instructions, or item details
Track Activity
See when your tags are scanned and manage messages
When Your Item Gets Lost
What Happens When Someone Finds Your Item
They Scan Your Tag
The finder uses their phone camera to scan the QR code
See Your Information
They see your item details and return instructions
Contact You
Use your contact info or send anonymous messages
What You Experience as the Owner
Instant Notification
Get an automated email that someone scanned your tag
Receive Messages
Anonymous messages appear in your dashboard
Coordinate Return
Add comments to help coordinate the return
Flexible Communication Options
Direct Contact
If you provide email or phone, finders can contact you directly for quick coordination.
Anonymous Messages
Finders can send anonymous messages through BeaconFound that appear in your dashboard.
Privacy Control
You control what information to share. Keep it minimal or provide full contact details.
Why BeaconFound Works
Instant Alerts
Know immediately when someone finds your item, giving you peace of mind and faster recovery.
Community Driven
Relies on the kindness of others who want to help reunite people with their belongings.
Privacy Focused
Share only what you're comfortable with. No tracking, no personal data collection.
Ready to Protect Your Belongings?
Join the BeaconFound community and help make the world a little more connected.