I just got this and was in such a hurry to get it up that I didn't look at the instructions first. You have to activate the solar collector on the top for it to start charging. I'm now waiting for a friend to come over to help me unseat it so I can do that part. Obviously, I don't know yet how it will fare over time. Just got it yesterday.

This is a wonderful addition to our patio and we love the fact that it has lighting at night. Protects our table an chairs from the rain.

The umbrella is high-quality, easy to assemble, and very sturdy. I really wasn’t sure what to expect considering the price, but I am pleasantly very surprised. The lights are bright without being too overwhelming, and I enjoy that the fabric is opaque and thick to offer true sun protection. I very highly recommend :)

Great product. Awesome color. Covers our whole table. Very easy to install the solar panel a the top. The umbrella lights at night are perfect for dining outside or just sitting an relaxing.. Easy on/off switch at the pole for lighting. I highly recommend this product to add to your outdoor decor.

I LOVE this umbrella! The color blocks a lot of sun. I didn’t think the lights worked at first but after reaching out to the company, I popped the top off the umbrella and found that the connectors weren’t actually connected. I plugged them in and it works great! Great customer service and product!

First order was damaged in shipping (not amazons fault) the second one looks great and the LEDs are a nice touch. It is mounted to a post on our deck and does a great job of blocking the sun. Crank feels sturdy and high quality.

Beautiful umbrella. Easy to assemble. Color was identical to picture foe orange. Led is nice for a low light ambiance. Jury is out on durability as just purchased. Delivery was fast...sooner then indicated when purchased.

Easy to put together, the solar lights are great and a fun addition! The price is good also.

We just put it up, so can’t really evaluate the durability, but assembly as easy and it looks great. The solar lights have an on on/off switch that is great and easy to reach. The size is great, gives lots of shade and the tilt helps too.

I wasn't sure what to expect for quality since the price is less than half of what local stores are charging, but was SUPER impressed with the quality of these umbrellas. The crank mechanism works well, the pole is sturdy, the fabric is good and I was pleasantly surprised by an actual switch for the solar lights in a convenient spot. I would highly recommend these umbrellas to anyone.