10ft Solar Polyester LED Lighted Patio Umbrella w/Tilt Adjustment and UV-Resistant Fabric

My patio has almost no shade, and sitting at the patio table when the sun is out can get fairly brutal. The table is glass, and aside from the sun roasting you from overhead, the reflected light from the table top is enough to blind you.I didn't expect much from this umbrella when I bought it. I'd had a couple of others in the past and they tend to last 2 or 3 years before the UV destroys the fabric. If the UV doesn't get them, surprise gusts of wind will bend them into exciting new shapes. However, in the 4 years I've owned it, this has been the best patio umbrella I've had so far. Here are the high and low points:The good:-The umbrella opens using a crank mechanism, which pulls a cord that opens up all the arms. After oiling the crank, it operates very smoothly. I didn't expect the cord to last this long but it has and it shows no signs of fraying. You can set it to whatever opening you want and it stays in place until you decide to close the umbrella back up. Very well done.-The tilt mechanism allows me to angle the umbrella to block the sun as it rises in the morning. This means that if the weather is nice I get to have breakfast outside with the dogs without getting hit with a ton of direct sunlight. I didn't know I wanted this feature until I had it. Again, I recommend oiling the pivot and the button that locks it in place. Doing so made operation a lot smoother. I used regular household oil similar to 3 in 1 for this and it works fine.-LED lights inside the umbrella are nice to have. I'm not sure they're bright enough to read by but it's nice to have the option to switch them on at night. They recharge with a small solar panel that's built into the top of the umbrella and are maintenance-free.-The umbrella is surprisingly durable. On mine, one of the arms is bent after a gust of wind launched it into the air and then smashed it into the ground. Yep, I forgot to close it again. Unfortunately this little adventure destroyed the solar panel at the top of the umbrella so it no longer charges the batteries and the LEDs no longer work, but the umbrella itself still opens and closes fine and works well. The color has faded quite a bit from the sunlight but it has faded evenly and the fabric is still intact. I'm honestly surprised at the level of abuse it has endured.The bad:-The ONLY bad thing I can say about this umbrella is that the crank is so high up on the main shaft that it's awkward to reach under the closed umbrella to open it. Same thing with closing it-- you end up practically laying on the table and reaching awkwardly up to crank it open or shut. You can sort of get around this by lifting up the arms to get them out of the way and then turning the crank to put tension on the cable, but it always feels like I'm going to bend one of the arms that way.Overall this umbrella has proven to be way more durable and usable than I would have thought. The LEDs are nice to have but not a deal maker/breaker for me, but the quality has been way better than expected. When it comes time to replace it (I'm thinking it will at least last another summer, perhaps longer) I will probably buy another one just like it. This time I'll try to remember to close it during a storm.

I came back to change my review after realizing that the umbrella came with the solar panel screwed on, but not plugged in. (I had originally given 1 star after seeing the lights did not work) Customer service was great about answering messages and giving tips, and I was able to resolve the issue by plugging in the solar panel. The umbrella is beautiful and everything seems to be working. I came back to update my review to five stars.

Very happy with our purchase. The umbrella provides great shade, tilts easily and the lights provide a great ambiance in the evening, lasting about 5 hours on a sunny day charge. I would order again!

I have been purchasing this umbrella for several years now, expecting to replace them every couple of years. It creates the perfect outdoor space to gather and relax on the patio and the lights are perfect for those evening gatherings outdoors. The tilt mechanisms seem to be the weak point generally failing during surprise heavy wind gusts when we're not home to properly stow the umbrella.

I purchased this item and for the 1st few months the lights worked great. No matter how long the umbrella sits in the sun the light either don't turn on or last minutes before they shut off. It is a very good umbrella but if you want one with lights, I don't recommend it.

This canopy did exactly what we wanted it to do. Now we can sit on the deck and eat dinner outside. Not the brightest light in the world but after all they are tiny.Very sturdy and has stood up very well in weather when it was closed.I would purchase again

This umbrella is easy to put together. It looks beautiful and the lights just make it more festive.

I bought this umbrella along with a table for my patio. The umbrella is great it actually rained today and I sat under it and watched the rain dry as could be. It was easy to assemble although I had to look up a FAQ video on YouTube to figure out why the lights weren't working so maybe including a little printout with the solar panel connection instructions on it. Just a suggestion.

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