We’ve all seen them: that bin by the door of a coffee shop filled with forgotten umbrellas, forever separated from their owners. If you’re like me, than you probably can tend to forget about things and umbrellas are often lost when the rain goes away. Luckily there’s about to be a new umbrella out on the market that will ensure that you’ll never forget it or leave it behind again. Meet the Davek Alert Umbrella.
Smart technology isn’t just exclusive to cellphones, computers, or tablets but it is also being used in a variety of other things. We’ve seen the wallet that connects to your smartphone, and now there is an umbrella that does the same thing. The Davek Alert Umbrella is a high-quality umbrella that has a great feature: through a small proximity chip and Bluetooth technology, the Davek Alert Umbrella can pair with a smartphone. Once you purchase the umbrella and download the app, you’re all set to go. Essentially what this does is that the app will alert you anytime you walk more than 30-feet away from the umbrella. This is a great feature for the forgetful, and with the Davek Alert Umbrella you’ll never leave your umbrella behind again.
The umbrella uses Bluetooth Low Energy so it is extremely resourceful and consumes very little power. With one battery you can expect around 1-3 years of use, depending on how often you use it. The umbrella also uses common coin cell batteries so it is easy to replace. The umbrella part of the device is made from 190-thread-count microfiber fabric, aircraft-grade aluminum, fiberglass, and a variety of other premium materials. You can be confident in knowing this isn’t just some gimmicky product, but a very high-quality umbrella.
The Davek Alert Umbrella is currently a Kickstarter project, and you can reserve you’re own today. While all of the early-adapter spots have been taken, you can pick up an umbrella for $99 dollars. They come in black or blue, and the application is available for any iOS or Android device that has Bluetooth 4.0. For more information, head to their website here: http://davekny.com
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