Nevertheless, everything has a beginning and an end, and since we once started this conversation, we will analyze the category using the example of Jonas Opus One.
The quote in the heading is from CNet, and their irony is quite clear: until all the usual things get smart, get bluetooth and synchronize with smartphones?
The main attention in sarcastic remarks at the same time is given to rather side functions: diode weather alerts or smart notifications in the pen. Although the category of "smart umbrellas" itself arose for one single reason: to keep the umbrella for the owner for more than a season.
The problem is probably not massive. However, for example, one of the oldest materials from the “Questionnaire” website, which analyzes losses of over one and a half thousand people, assigns umbrellas in this list not the last place: “ Four out of ten people spoke about the loss of an umbrella, almost the same about the loss of phones and smartphones . "
Actually, the Opus One smart umbrella is primarily designed to protect you equally from the loss of both.
We list what he can do
If we consider all the functions separately, then each of them, perhaps, is an alternative. The value of such hybrid devices is precisely that all the details come together, from which a new whole grows. In this case, we have:
- Anti-loss
The umbrella acts as a Bluetooth tag, and in case of disconnection from the paired device, the owner receives notifications. The last pairing point can be seen on the map.
- Weather forecast
In addition to the forecast, which is being pulled into the application, there is also a “diode” forecast, which is displayed as a flicker on the handle: red - it will rain, green - no.
- Smart notifications
Sometimes in motion it seems that someone is calling, and the person begins to feel his pockets. In the rain, this may not be very convenient. Here, notifications when the dome is open come directly to the handle in the form of vibration.
In addition, two-way communication can be noted: using an umbrella, you can also find a smartphone. It is implemented a little more intricate, but quite logical. To trigger the appropriate signal on the smartphone, you need to gently shake the umbrella about 15 times / seconds.
Such redundancy (at first glance) is easily explained logically: it is a kind of protection against false positives when the umbrella is in constant motion with its owner. By the way, protection is not the only one.
Design
The Jonas umbrella is a classic-style umbrella cane that does not fold. Roulette high - it is approx. 86 centimeters, which takes plus or minus the whole leg of an adult.
The most outstanding and memorable part of the design is, of course, the handle - it is made in the form of an oblong oval of the face with a touch of snobbery, crowned with a rubberized bowler tip.
Each of these gentlemanly elements is not accidental: the umbrella is powered by 4 AAA batteries, which are hidden under a hat.
The rubber hat and the red rim gasket under it mutually prevent the penetration of moisture inside: after all, the use of the accessory is not designed for the driest weather.
The dome of the umbrella is quite a compromise in terms of size: yet Opus One is more likely an “umbrella for one”.
So being in open form, it will not affect mobility.
Special attention should be given to a collar with a tie. The white collar is just one more means of "security" - a small lock-latch that prevents accidental opening of the umbrella when a person is in motion.
An umbrella, like an umbrella, is made of decent materials.
Aluminum, fiberglass, reliable spring mechanism. From the point of view of the mechanism - we have a semiautomatic device.
Despite the shape and visual “masculine” design, the colors are not only for men: Opus One (except black) is available in beige, blue, green, red, orange, gray.
How it works
The umbrella is paired with a proprietary application (IOS and Android). To synchronize after installing the batteries, just shake the handle of the umbrella several times.
Everything happens pretty quickly. No extra complexity should be expected: the main screen of the application is the current weather forecast + umbrella connection status. Below - the transition to the weekly.
The menu items are not of particular interest: Here you can set up 1 weather notification, change Celsius to Fahrenheit, and learn more about the application.
The value here is the item "My umbrella", which is placed at the very top. Here you will find a list of all umbrellas, the ability to assign a personal name to everyone, right there is the charge status and a point with a map where you can see the last location.
In general, a device that does not have to be complicated is not one. In addition, we note that the umbrella is completed with instructions in Russian, comes in a good gift tube.
As a result, we have a functional and reasonably well-assembled umbrella that covers well and reliably from the rain, which a good umbrella should do. At the same time, for those who had a negative experience with property losses, it will be a good help due to the functions of reminding and saving the last location.
If you are interested, then Opus One can be bought . Because of its unusual design, it is perfect as a gift for the upcoming holidays in a month: a 15% discount coupon - JONASHABR - is valid until the end of the week.