{"id":17708,"date":"2024-08-21T22:18:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T22:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/?p=17708"},"modified":"2026-04-01T20:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:48:11","slug":"patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-accessories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-accessories\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Umbrella Features &#8211; Canopy Tilt &amp; Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc shadedbg wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#multicanopy-designs\">Multi-canopy designs<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tilt-features\">Tilt features<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#full-swivel-and-rotation\">Full swivel and rotation<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#vented-canopies\">Vented canopies<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#valances\">Valances<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#stackable-base-weights\">Stackable base weights<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#led-lighting\">LED lighting<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#integrated-heaters\">Integrated heaters<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bluetooth-speakers-and-usb-charging\">Bluetooth speakers and USB charging<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#power-sources\">Power sources<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#protective-covers\">Protective covers<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Leveling up your <a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/umbrellas-shades.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">patio umbrella<\/a> is about more than just keeping everyone from baking in the sun. This guide zooms in on advanced features and clever accessories, each carefully selected to make your outdoor spot cooler, smarter and more entertaining. Whether you\u2019re playing host to a crowd or just dodging the noon glare on your own, these options blend expert advice, real-world testing and a little wit. Not sure if you&#8217;re choosing the right fabric, wind rating or setup? Step into the full umbrella guide for all the nerdy details neighbors wish they had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-multi-canopy.webp\" alt=\"Multi-canopy cantilever umbrella with off-white fabric and bronze powder-coated frame and base shading two chaises poolside\" class=\"wp-image-18307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-multi-canopy.webp 702w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-multi-canopy-333x222.webp 333w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-multi-canopy-240x160.webp 240w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-multi-canopy-113x75.webp 113w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-multi-canopy-440x293.webp 440w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-multi-canopy-452x301.webp 452w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-multi-canopy-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-multi-canopy-670x447.webp 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-multi-canopy-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"multicanopy-designs\">Multi-canopy designs<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Modular umbrellas let you place shade right where you want it, even across a maze of tables or poolside lounges. TUUCI designers praise these systems as the gold standard for modern outdoor spaces. Commercial patios rely on them for flexibility, while home entertainers love the control they offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the best umbrella configuration for your seating, explore tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-types-sizes-shapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">choosing the right shape and style<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shademaker-gemini-dual-sidepost-umbrella-702x702.webp\" alt=\"Double canopy patio umbrella with square white canopies and silver frame\" class=\"wp-image-22943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shademaker-gemini-dual-sidepost-umbrella-702x702.webp 702w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shademaker-gemini-dual-sidepost-umbrella-333x333.webp 333w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shademaker-gemini-dual-sidepost-umbrella-240x240.webp 240w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shademaker-gemini-dual-sidepost-umbrella-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shademaker-gemini-dual-sidepost-umbrella-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shademaker-gemini-dual-sidepost-umbrella-468x468.webp 468w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shademaker-gemini-dual-sidepost-umbrella-370x370.webp 370w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shademaker-gemini-dual-sidepost-umbrella-444x444.webp 444w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shademaker-gemini-dual-sidepost-umbrella-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shademaker-gemini-dual-sidepost-umbrella-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shademaker-gemini-dual-sidepost-umbrella.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/shademaker-gemini-dual-sidepost-umbrella.html\">Shademaker Gemini Dual Sidepost Umbrella<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shadowspec-unity-cantilever-umbrella-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shadowspec Unity Cantilever Umbrella\" class=\"wp-image-12708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shadowspec-unity-cantilever-umbrella-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shadowspec-unity-cantilever-umbrella-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shadowspec-unity-cantilever-umbrella-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shadowspec-unity-cantilever-umbrella-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shadowspec-unity-cantilever-umbrella-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shadowspec-unity-cantilever-umbrella-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shadowspec-unity-cantilever-umbrella-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shadowspec-unity-cantilever-umbrella-670x670.jpg 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shadowspec-unity-cantilever-umbrella-830x830.jpg 830w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shadowspec-unity-cantilever-umbrella-930x930.jpg 930w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shadowspec-unity-cantilever-umbrella.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/shadowspec-unity-cantilever-umbrella.html\">Shadowspec Unity Cantilever Umbrella<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Patio Umbrella Buying Guide - Features &amp; Accessories - Part 5\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qmVy0X42Oww?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tilt-features\">Tilt features<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Both market and cantilever umbrellas offer tilt mechanisms to help angle shade as the sun moves. Market umbrellas usually tilt by crank or push-button, but commercial experts tend to avoid them for restaurants and high-traffic spaces, since tilt joints can weaken over time and are more prone to damage with frequent use. <a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/umbrellas-shades\/cantilever-umbrellas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Offset umbrellas<\/a>, especially premium brands, feature sturdier tilt designs, engineered for regular adjustment and better durability. Manufacturers like Tuuci and Shadowspec recommend fixed market models for commercial use, while cantilevers deliver versatile tilt for bigger, changing layouts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/features-tilt-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Patio Umbrella Features - Tilt\" class=\"wp-image-12674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/features-tilt-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/features-tilt-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/features-tilt-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/features-tilt-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/features-tilt-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/features-tilt-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/features-tilt-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/features-tilt-670x670.jpg 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/features-tilt-830x830.jpg 830w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/features-tilt-930x930.jpg 930w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/features-tilt.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"full-swivel-and-rotation\">Full swivel and rotation<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Cantilever umbrellas that rotate in every direction give you a shady retreat from morning until evening. Shadowspec&#8217;s Steve Coombes says full rotation and locking positions always let you find the best seat outdoors. Imagine musical chairs without the scramble.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vented-canopies\">Vented canopies<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Gusty wind is a fact of life. Vented tops, especially those with dual or triple vents, help keep your umbrella stable by allowing wind to pass through, reducing the chances of inversion or frame stress. According to Bambrella, vented canopies are strongly recommended for larger umbrellas and exposed settings since they improve both wind resistance and overall longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If outdoor breezes or strong gusts are a concern, get more advice in our <a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-use-wind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wind management section<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-valances.webp\" alt=\"Wooden market umbrella with a cream-colored canopy with valances through garden table\" class=\"wp-image-18242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-valances.webp 702w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-valances-333x222.webp 333w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-valances-240x160.webp 240w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-valances-113x75.webp 113w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-valances-440x293.webp 440w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-valances-452x301.webp 452w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-valances-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-valances-670x447.webp 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-features-valances-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"valances\">Valances<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Scalloped valances add a bit of classic charm and extra shade around the edge. They suit traditional patios and vintage-inspired gardens, but minimalist spaces often do better with clean lines and nothing dangling.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stackable-base-weights\">Stackable base weights<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A patio designer once said, gravity is undefeated. Stackable weights offer flexible stability, letting you adjust your umbrella&#8217;s anchoring as the weather or your needs change. Steel plates are slim and heavy, which are easy to stack for extra ballast and simple to remove if you want to relocate the base. Framed bases are designed to hold pavers or blocks made of granite, concrete or similar dense materials, giving you even more weight and durability for oversized or cantilever umbrellas. This modular approach makes storage, transport and safety upgrades much easier and ensures the base can handle unexpected gusts or shifting patio arrangements without tipping the umbrella or straining its frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For advice on size and style, our <a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/patio-umbrella-buying-guide-bases-mounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">base and mount guide<\/a> covers all the options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/patio-umbrella-quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/patio-umbrella-quiz-promo-blog.webp\" alt=\"Quiz to find the right patio umbrella and base\" class=\"wp-image-21503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/patio-umbrella-quiz-promo-blog.webp 702w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/patio-umbrella-quiz-promo-blog-333x222.webp 333w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/patio-umbrella-quiz-promo-blog-240x160.webp 240w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/patio-umbrella-quiz-promo-blog-370x247.webp 370w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/patio-umbrella-quiz-promo-blog-444x296.webp 444w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/patio-umbrella-quiz-promo-blog-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"led-lighting\">LED lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Leading brands like Shadowspec and Shademaker build premium umbrellas with integrated, dimmable LED lighting in the central hub or canopy, designed for long outdoor evenings and weather resistance. If you\u2019re looking to upgrade any style umbrella, versatile clamp-on and pole-mounted LED lights are widely available and offer easy installation, multiple brightness settings and rechargeable power, giving almost any setup practical, energy-efficient illumination after dark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-lights-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Patio Umbrella Accessories - Lights\" class=\"wp-image-12664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-lights-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-lights-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-lights-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-lights-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-lights-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-lights-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-lights-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-lights-670x670.jpg 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-lights-830x830.jpg 830w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-lights-930x930.jpg 930w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-lights.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"integrated-heaters\">Integrated heaters<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Umbrella-mounted heaters extend patio season by radiating warmth exactly where it\u2019s needed, making chilly evenings comfortable outdoors. Many leading European brands have adopted this feature as standard in high-end models. According to Architectural Digest, outdoor heating &#8220;transforms patio living from a fair-weather treat to a year-round luxury,&#8221; making integrated heaters a top recommendation for those who want to enjoy their space beyond summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-heaters-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Accessories - Heaters\" class=\"wp-image-12663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-heaters-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-heaters-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-heaters-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-heaters-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-heaters-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-heaters-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-heaters-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-heaters-670x670.jpg 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-heaters-830x830.jpg 830w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-heaters-930x930.jpg 930w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessories-heaters.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bluetooth-speakers-and-usb-charging\">Bluetooth speakers and USB charging<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Entertainment on the patio gets a boost from umbrellas equipped with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluetooth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bluetooth<\/a> speakers and charging ports. 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