To crank patio umbrella is not an easy task for elderly people. How about a voice-controlled device that can open your patio shade without any help. You can enjoy the music with their built-in speaker system.
We are not sure how this device is doing for outdoor harsh environment.
Bloom is the world’s first smart connected hub for mass-market parasols. By easily attaching to existing parasols, Bloom integrates with smart home devices through ShadeCraft’s user-friendly app, SmartShade, turning the parasol into an autonomous smart hub for outdoor living.
Source: https://www.shadecraft.com/products
Price: $459
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Updated June 10, 2020