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# Voice-Controlled Patio Umbrellas
The ShadeCraft 'Bloom' Makes Any Patio Umbrella Smart

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-02-02 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadecraft-bloom
References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/bloom-turns-patio-umbrella-into-voice-controlled-parasol/117740/) & [shadecraft](https://www.shadecraft.com/bloom)

Virtually every aspect of home life is being upgraded with smart technology, which makes the news of the ShadeCraft 'Bloom' understandable as brands look to take connectivity to the immediate area surrounding a house.

The device works by being attached onto any existing patio parasol and instantly goes to work adding [voice control functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbar-stream-ring) through [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arpobot) Alexa along with further control via at the accompanying app. Users can take advantage of integrated Bluetooth speakers to stay entertained whilst enjoying time outside and are also capable of charging devices via built-in USB ports.

The ShadeCraft 'Bloom' also boasts an internal wind sensor that will automatically open or close the umbrella according to weather conditions for enhanced ease of use.

Image Credit: ShadeCraft

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 72% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Smart Patio Umbrellas:** The trend of integrating smart technology into patio umbrellas creates opportunities for personalized control and enhanced outdoor experiences.
- **Voice-controlled Devices:** The rise of voice-controlled patio umbrellas opens up possibilities for hands-free operation and seamless integration with smart home ecosystems.
- **Weather-sensing Technology:** The incorporation of internal wind sensors in patio umbrellas presents disruptive innovation opportunities for automatic adjustments based on weather conditions.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Smart Home Technology:** The smart patio umbrella trend intersects with the smart home industry, offering opportunities for integration and control within the connected home ecosystem.
- **Outdoor Recreation and Entertainment:** The emergence of voice-controlled patio umbrellas caters to the outdoor recreation industry, providing enhanced entertainment and convenience features for outdoor enthusiasts.
- **Weather Monitoring and Forecasting:** The inclusion of weather-sensing technology in patio umbrellas intersects with the weather monitoring industry, offering potential collaborations or partnerships for more precise weather data collection.

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