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Xiaomi Mi Automatic Umbrella $25 (+ Delivery) @ Dick Smith / Kogan

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Xiaomi Mi Automatic Umbrella $25 (+ Delivery) @ Dick Smith / Kogan
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iTzM3 on 04/08/2019 - 11:20 dicksmith.com.au (3584 clicks)
Last edited 04/08/2019 - 11:37 by 1 other user

OzBargain’s favourite umbrella has hit another low price of $25 at Dick Smith, just in time for the end of winter. If $10 isn’t for an umbrella why not blow $30?

Say goodbye to old-school umbrella with the Xiaomi Mi Automatic Umbrella, which is perfect for use all year round.

  • Made from a lightweight, water repellent material
  • Aluminium and fibreglass stand for added durability
  • Provides excellent shade and heat insulation
  • Safety anti-rebound structure
  • Hidden umbrella tips for added safety

The Xiaomi Mi Automatic Umbrella is made from a water repellent cloth that is ultra-lightweight and durable. In addition to keeping you dry during the times of heavy rain, the Automatic Umbrella can also be used to provide shade during the warmer months thanks to the UVtex fabric coating – making it perfect for use all year round!

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  • cynicalmike on 04/08/2019 - 11:30
    +56

    does it automatically open upon detection of tear gas?

    (asking for a friend in HK)

    cynicalmike on 04/08/2019 - 11:30 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • allenhori on 04/08/2019 - 14:34
      +1

      Personally I won’t even ask a friend to go near or confront armed police officers especially if they are really as unreasonable as it says from the news.

      • cynicalmike on 04/08/2019 - 16:12

        i suppose you could use it like Mary Poppins and fly away from the danger then?

        • allenhori on 04/08/2019 - 16:24
          +1

          Haha, sure thing. Or cast a Patronus charm to drive away all the negative energy from either side.

    • CalmLemons on 04/08/2019 - 21:28
      +5

      no good against tanks though

      • cynicalmike on 04/08/2019 - 23:10

        carefully place the handle into the tank nozzle with the umbrella opened.

        it might not help but at least it will look funny.

        • Diji1 on 05/08/2019 - 00:39
          -1

          It will makes the tank blow up.

          Source: cartoons.

    • xiaozaocha on 04/08/2019 - 23:40

      will there be similar comments under all the xiaomi/chinese products in this forum?

      • cynicalmike on 04/08/2019 - 23:48

        no, just this one because umbrella = umbrella movement.

        and xiaomi/chinese products usually get the "band 28" and "bluetooth" treatment.

    • truetypezk on 05/08/2019 - 00:44

      Come on it is made by xiaomi so probably it will refuse to open if tear gas is detected.

  • Iggemo on 04/08/2019 - 11:30
    +5

    Dick Smith still exists? And what's automatic about it? Just the extension or does it retract automatically also?

    • iTzM3 on 04/08/2019 - 11:33
      +1

      Dick Smith’s now owned and operated by Kogan, online only. As for the “automatic” features, as far as I know it’s just extension.

    • VeeDawg on 04/08/2019 - 11:37
      +3

      https://youtu.be/SAaZQZrgDCI

      This video seems to suggest one press closing of umbrella too.

      • Letrico on 04/08/2019 - 15:02

        "closing" is the part that annoys me. Nothing automatic about it unless it retracts as well.

        • Jasonissm on 04/08/2019 - 15:08

          Retracts but not completely, I believe you still have to press it in a bit to lock it into the closed position after it retracts.

          • Letrico on 04/08/2019 - 15:12
            +2

            @Jasonissm: Yea it just releases the umbrella tension and you have to manually push it to original position to "load" the spring for the next opening.

          • adrianhughes1998 on 04/08/2019 - 15:46
            +2

            @Jasonissm: This is correct. I have this umbrella and you have to push it in a bit.

            Also pretty shit to use in windy weather cos it's a small umbrella. Other than that it's good

  • jv on 04/08/2019 - 11:37
    -6

    Is this the bluetooth model?

    • freewhere on 04/08/2019 - 16:49
      +1

      No this one is zigbee the CR2032 lasts more than a year

  • shaybisc on 04/08/2019 - 11:44
    +7

    I know it's a good idea to use an umbrella for UV protection instead of a relatively useless hat but I find it hard to break the gender shackles I am still bound by. But I am struggling to break free - maybe this summer.

    • try2bhelpful on 04/08/2019 - 11:49
      +5

      Get a black one and pretend you are an art installation busking piece. Might make some money as well.

    • Smigit on 04/08/2019 - 12:10

      Maybe decades ago. Unless you’re at the races it’s not like women are using this or anything like it outside of a rainy day.

      • [Deactivated] on 05/08/2019 - 09:43

        I know plenty of women who use an umbrella constantly during summer because they “don’t want dark skin because they’ll look like a farmer”.

        Among certain cultural groups, it’s really common.

        • shaybisc on 06/08/2019 - 09:45

          Among men? Somehow I doubt it. I associate parasol use with my mother. I can remember walking besides her when I was only 5 or 6 and thinking how weird it was to use an umbrella when it wasn't raining. Maybe I won't use one with a pretty floral pattern like hers.

        • shaybisc on 06/08/2019 - 09:53

          Among men? Somehow I doubt it. I associate parasol use with my mother. I can remember walking besides her when I was only 5 or 6 and thinking how weird it was to use an umbrella when it wasn't raining. Maybe I won't use one with a pretty floral pattern like hers.

          • [Deactivated] on 06/08/2019 - 10:12

            @shaybisc: No. Only women.

      • Munki on 05/08/2019 - 10:31
        +2

        Do you not have any Asians where you live?

    • Lit Homie on 04/08/2019 - 23:09

      I'm dark skinned so it's much harder for me

      • mmokchen on 05/08/2019 - 12:48

        Umbrella is not only for sunscreen!

  • freelife on 04/08/2019 - 11:59

    Rihanna sang about this deal once

    freelife on 04/08/2019 - 11:59 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • ilostnemo on 04/08/2019 - 12:07
      +2

      What, Diamonds???

      • [Deactivated] on 04/08/2019 - 13:58
        +6

        When the sun shines, we shine together
        Told you I'll be here forever
        Said I'll always be your friend
        Took an oath that I'm a stick it out 'til the end
        Now that it's raining more than ever
        Know that we still have each other
        You can stand under my umbrella
        You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
        Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh

        Under my umbrella

        There's also the Spidey dancing version

    • shmahoo on 04/08/2019 - 19:26

      Eh?

  • loropy9 on 04/08/2019 - 12:10
    +2

    I got this one from ebay. One button press with up and down arrows opens and closes it. You still need to spring load it manually so it can pop out open the next time. The button is very very hard to push. The umbrella is ok for when you heed to get in the car during rain. Nothing else special about it.

    • xmail on 05/08/2019 - 07:45
      +1

      Can you tell us some of the hidden umbrella tips?

      • Wiede on 05/08/2019 - 13:23
        +1

        Always open outside

        Useless against hailstorm, especially those big one as big as tennis ball

        Try not to Mary Poppin on it. Unless you also have a parachute it will end very badly to you

        You know that phrase everything is a dildo if you are brave enough? That doesn’t apply to umbrellas

        • [Deactivated] on 05/08/2019 - 13:47

          You're just not brave enough :p

        • try2bhelpful on 05/08/2019 - 14:32

          You know, I haven’t heard the dildo phrase. I would quibble with you about umbrellas but they would need to be travel ones and, certainly not, automatic opening. I would also leave the cover on.

  • PLANT on 04/08/2019 - 12:37
    +1

    This video shows the size of umbrella
    https://youtu.be/GtgtOwUb4Ag

    For travel packing

  • PLANT on 04/08/2019 - 12:57

    I cannot see it same price on Kogan site?
    Why is it not the same price?

    • ValouSydney on 04/08/2019 - 13:03

      I don't know why, it's showing up the right price for me.

      • PLANT on 04/08/2019 - 14:35

        In KOGAN website too?
        Can you use Kogan credit in Dick Smith and Kogan free delivery offer from Dick Smith.

        Kogan support was we own Dick Smith….. Use that site????

        Edit: Kogan login works in Dick Smith and so does credit but how to get the month free shipping Kogan offers on the Dick Smith site?

  • ValouSydney on 04/08/2019 - 13:04
    +5

    Would love to get it but $8 delivery is too expensive for such a cheap item :/
    Quick search on eBay and found a few that were cheaper once added postage.

  • dealsforlife on 04/08/2019 - 14:26
    +3

    Does this have band28 and NFC?

  • itsDANNY on 04/08/2019 - 15:27
    +1

    Is this the version with Huawei 5G network embedded, GPS for tracking if I lose it, and Tap and Pay functionality?

  • ozturtle on 04/08/2019 - 16:08

    Bunnings $10 umbrellas are automatic too..

    • freewhere on 04/08/2019 - 16:49
      +6

      Agreed! i buy them automatically, without even realising.

  • Andysjunks on 04/08/2019 - 18:49

    For some reason i read "smart umbrella" in title and clicked in to check what is smart about it… em.. its an automatic… em.. i still don't know what it is? umbrella? Kingsman secret services?

    • Andard on 05/08/2019 - 09:52

      It automatically retracts as well as extends, which I can't say I've ever seen in an umbrella… does that make it smart? hmm

  • Sage222 on 04/08/2019 - 18:51

    How big is the canopy?

  • Sage222 on 04/08/2019 - 18:57
    +1

    42.1 inch

  • evolution-flip on 04/08/2019 - 20:42
    +2

    Very average umbrella, nothing special.

  • 28kb on 04/08/2019 - 20:42

    how strong is this in wind?

    • trev likes bargains on 04/08/2019 - 21:22
      -1

      Blowing in the wind. The answer is blowing in the wind.

    • freelife on 05/08/2019 - 06:09

      Depends how much the wind maker ate

  • Namidairo on 04/08/2019 - 20:54

    Snagged one the last time it was posted, multiple delays and it shipped… 2 days ago. :S

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/459024

    Although I suspect these will just ship from the same lot.

    If it don't, well.. enjoy your "$10 off >$50 spend" voucher.

    • Fishdog on 04/08/2019 - 22:11

      Yeah, mine from that deal got delayed like twice, and I got $10 vouchers both times for asking about it. I then gave up and cancelled that and just bought this one from Amazon during the free global shipping deal, which seems to be a legit Xiaomi umbrella packaged in a random box for $10 cheaper.

      It's quite odd, as the box is strange but the umbrella itself has the Mijia logo on the bottom and everything.

      https://www.amazon.com.au/Windproof-Coating%EF%BC%8C43-Autom…

      How amusing that the ones from that deal only shipped two days ago.

  • PurchaseAnxiety on 04/08/2019 - 21:24
    +2

    For those with Prime, I can recommend this cheaper option: https://www.amazon.com.au/Newdora-Windproof-Lightweight-Refl…

    Auto open and close worked perfectly, and it stood up to some pretty heavy winds (talking in past tense because I recently lost it :( ). It did turn inside out once, but flipped back about a second later. The case is a bit gimmicky, but a nice addition none the less.

  • CalmLemons on 04/08/2019 - 21:29

    has anyone actually tried going through international flights with an umbrella?

    i'm sick of buying ones from 7 eleven. they are cool though.

    • greatlamp on 05/08/2019 - 09:19

      I have, just have to pass it through the scanner

      Can't guarantee it will be allowed everywhere though

  • ak47wong on 04/08/2019 - 22:56
    +1

    The Korjo umbrella sells for $20 at most places, is just as good and is also automatic. (When closed, pressing the button automatically opens and extends the canopy. When open, pressing the button automatically closes but does NOT retract it.)

  • Michael1983 on 04/08/2019 - 23:54
    -3

    Umbrella is an umbrella. ¥100 yen and then dump it. I used umbrella many be 3-4 times in a last 9 years what's the point of it?

    • SpeedRunnerLink on 05/08/2019 - 07:31
      +2

      I disagree , I have had this Xiaomi one for two years now and use it any day that rains when I commute to work. Still lasts and no leaks .

      Has also taken a beating in string winds , most of your cheap ones will cave in when it gets hit by string winds and Woudl be a pain in teh Butt trying to find a replacement when it does stuff up and you’re getting hammered by rain .

  • McFly on 05/08/2019 - 00:16
    +1

    I'm waiting for the Pro version.

  • iironhide on 05/08/2019 - 07:42

    Is this smart?

  • LordPanda on 05/08/2019 - 08:24

    Is this tear gas and baton resistant? Asking for some pro-democracy and pro-human rights friends of mine.

    • [Deactivated] on 05/08/2019 - 09:45
      +1

      You’re better to get a yellow one in that case.

  • notewar on 05/08/2019 - 09:19
    +1

    I would pull the trigger only if it can automatically wrap it neatly upon retraction. = )

  • thesaver on 05/08/2019 - 11:08

    Is that an umbrella in your pants or are you just happy to see me

  • mattis on 05/08/2019 - 12:02

    Ordered this from Kogan/DSE last time it came on sale back at the end of May for the same price and it's only just due for delivery this week.

    In fairness to Kogan, they have given me 2 x $10 credit vouchers for the inconvenience.

  • Polak on 08/08/2019 - 11:29

    haha!, it should have a radio built in, and solar cells on top to power it!.

  • kampua on 18/08/2019 - 14:04

    Where can I find woodworm umbrella?

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