Print them free at home in 30 seconds, or order waterproof pre-printed labels that ship from Brisbane. Either way, a finder scans and you get an email.
Both kinds work exactly the same once they're on your stuff: someone finds it, scans the code with their phone camera, writes you a message, and you get an email. Your phone number and address stay private. No app for you or the finder.
The right size and spot depends on what you're labelling. Each guide below covers why that item goes missing, where to put the label, and how to make it last.
Keys carry no name and an address tag is a security risk. A QR tag on the ring is safer than either.
40mm • laminated key tagYour licence tells a finder where you live, not how to reach you. A label in the ID window fixes that.
30mm • ID window or inside flapFind My shows you a dot. A label lets the finder, on any phone, message you.
20mm • underside of the caseThe most expensive thing in your bag. A label on the base beats a login screen.
40mm • base or inside the lidAirline tags fall off. A label inside the lid and on the handle survives the carousel.
60mm • handle tag and inside lidThe bag that goes missing on excursion day. Inside the top pocket, out of the rain.
50mm • inside front pocketHats are swapped, dropped and left on ovals. Iron-on or sew-in under the brim.
30mm • inside the brimJumpers come off at recess and never come home. Iron-on labels survive the wash.
30×20mm • inside the collarDishwasher-proof labels on the lid. Scanned by the teacher, back by tomorrow.
50×30mm • top of the lidBorrowed books inside make this one expensive to lose. Label the bag, not the books.
50mm • inside near the seamWet, heavy, left on the pool deck. A waterproof label is the only kind that lasts.
50mm • outside, waterproof vinylBulk labels for lost property offices, uniform shops and P&C fundraisers.
Any size • ask about school packsThe free generator prints six labels to an A4 sheet. Cut them out and scale to suit. Anything from 20mm up scans reliably with a modern phone camera, as long as the print is sharp and there's a small white border around the code.
| Size | Good for | Where | Protect it with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20mm | Earbud cases, phone cases, glasses cases | Underside or back, away from hinges | Clear tape square or vinyl overlay |
| 30mm | Wallets, hats, uniforms, drink bottles | ID window, inside brim, inside collar, bottle base | Laminate, or iron-on for fabric |
| 40mm | Keys, laptops, cameras, instrument cases | Key tag sleeve, laptop base, case exterior | Clear key tag sleeve or laminate |
| 50mm | School bags, lunch boxes, sports bags | Inside front pocket, top of the lid | Waterproof label paper |
| 60mm+ | Luggage, bikes, scooters, prams | Handle tag and inside the lid, frame | Laminate both sides, or pre-printed vinyl |
Each does a different job. Trackers tell you where something is. Name labels tell a finder who owns it. A Cooe label lets the finder actually reach you, and it's the only one of the three that costs nothing. Read the full comparison.
| Cooe QR label | Name label | Bluetooth tracker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finder can contact you | ✓ Scan and message | Only if you print a phone number | iPhone finders only, if they know to check |
| Your details stay private | ✓ Nothing shown | ✗ Name and number exposed | ✓ |
| Works with any phone | ✓ Any camera | ✓ It's ink | ✗ Ecosystem dependent |
| Shows you a location | Only what the finder tells you | ✗ | ✓ Last seen on a map |
| Battery | ✓ None | ✓ None | ✗ Replace or recharge |
| Cost per item | ✓ Free, or about $1 pre-printed | A few dollars | ✗ $30–60 |
| Update your details | ✓ Any time, same label | ✗ Reprint | ✓ |
| Works overseas | ✓ Email goes anywhere | Phone numbers don't travel well | ✓ |
Waterproof label paper (best). Sold at Officeworks and most stationers. Print straight onto it with a laser printer or pigment-ink inkjet. Survives dishwashers, rain and sun for years.
Laminate a normal print (budget). Print on card, laminate with a pouch or clear contact, cut to size leaving a sealed border. Nearly as durable as waterproof paper.
Clear packing tape (quick fix). Print on plain paper and cover both sides with wide clear tape. Fine for indoor items and earbud cases.
Each label in a pack has its own code. Scan any one of them with your phone, enter your email, and it's yours. There's no account to create and nothing to install.
Yes. One code works on everything you own, or register a separate free code per item so you know exactly which one was found. Both work; it's up to you.
Any home inkjet or laser printer works. For waterproof label paper, laser or pigment-based inkjet is best because dye ink can smudge when wet.
At least 20mm. Use 30–40mm for pocket-sized things and 50mm or more for bags and luggage. See the size table above.
The code never expires. The label itself lasts one to several years depending on the material and how much wear it gets. When it fades, reprint the same code.
Yes. Open your labels dashboard from the link we email you and update the address or the item name. Every label you've already printed keeps working.
They see a page asking whether they've found the item. If they just close it, nothing happens. You're only emailed when someone actually sends a message.
A page saying the item is protected by Cooe, with a message box. Nothing about you is shown until you reply.
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