# Smartphone-Connected Umbrellas The Kisha Smart Umbrella Can Make Weather Predictions By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kisha-smart-umbrella References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/kisha-smart-umbrella/35622/) & [getkisha](https://www.getkisha.com/) The Kisha is a smart umbrella that connects to your phone via Bluetooth, allowing it to show off a whole bunch of smart features. This smart umbrella comes with a companion app that does a whole bunch of cool things, such as letting you know the [weather forecast for the day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainy-skies) in your area. This includes informing you of the [chance of precipitation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-weather) and advising you as to whether you should take Kisha with you or just ditch it at home. Array of smart features aside, the Kisha is also a damn fine umbrella. It is 100% windproof and corrosion-proof and has a precise opening and closing mechanism, precision stitching and 16 polyurethane ribs. Grab one of these, and your umbrella game will be elevated to new heights. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Umbrellas:** The integration of smartphone technology into umbrellas creates opportunities for enhanced functionality and user experience. - **Connected Accessories:** The rise of smartphone-connected umbrellas reflects a larger trend of incorporating smart technology into everyday accessories. - **Weather Predictive Devices:** The use of Bluetooth connectivity in umbrellas allows for real-time weather updates and personalized recommendations for users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the potential of integrating smartphone technology into various accessories, like umbrellas. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can embrace the innovation of smartphone-connected umbrellas to offer stylish and functional accessories to tech-savvy consumers. - **Weather Forecasting:** The weather forecasting industry can collaborate with technology companies to develop smart devices that provide accurate and personalized weather predictions, such as smart umbrellas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Branded Smartphone Parasols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-parasol.md) - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [Car Roof Luggage Holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-storage.md) - [Umbrella-Affixed Tracker Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-airtag-accessory.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Intelligent All-in-One Weather Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-weather-station.md) - [Sturdy Heat Relief Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aliz-umbrella.md)