# Connected Stick Umbrellas The 'Bluetooth Umbrella' Ensures Connectivity When Out in the Rain By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stick-umbrella References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/04/05/weather-proof-phone-calls/) Having to hold an umbrella when it's raining means having to forego smartphone usage, so the 'Bluetooth Umbrella' is a stick umbrella that aims to add connectivity to the experience. The 'Bluetooth Umbrella' allows you to connect your smartphone to it in order to take calls when you are out and about in the rain. The 'Bluetooth Umbrella' features a [speaker, a microphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-speaker-mic) and [volume controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept) implemented into the handle of the stick umbrella in order to keep it as convenient as possible. This enables you to make and receive calls without having to struggle with your smartphone or leave it open to getting wet. The conceptual design is ideal for maintaining connectivity even when inclement weather is about. The 'Bluetooth Umbrella' is the design work of Kyungjin Noh. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Connected Umbrellas:** The trend of integrating technology into personal accessories like umbrellas is disrupting the traditional way of using them. - **Weather-resistant Smart Devices:** As technology becomes more integrated into everyday life, there is room for weather-resistant smart devices. - **Convenient Communication Devices:** Developments in communication technology have made it possible to have convenient communication even in harsh weather conditions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can benefit from integrating technology into accessories like umbrellas to offer consumers unique and practical designs. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Consumer electronics companies have the opportunity to create new products for harsh weather conditions that are resistant to rain and other elements. - **Telecommunications Industry:** Telecommunications companies have the opportunity to develop new lines of weather-resistant communication devices that users can bring with them wherever they go, regardless of the weather. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [OLED Weather Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella.md) - [Branded Smartphone Parasols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-parasol.md) - [Umbrella-Affixed Tracker Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-airtag-accessory.md) - [Umbrella Standpoint Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standpoint.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Automated Adjustment Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-smart-cane.md) - [Wall-Mounted Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbrella-1.md) - [Connected Walking Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-go.md)