Lend your patio a complete hi-tech touch with the remote-controlled umbrella. The motorized umbrella can be automatically opened or closed from even a remote distance by using a wireless remote control. The motorized umbrella controller’s RF remote control has a 40-foot range and it even works through walls and glass. So, you can easily operate it from inside your home. GizmosForGeeks reports, ‘that the remote-control umbrella motor works with all patio and market umbrellas up to 10 feet in diameter, with metal or wood poles, hand-cranks, rope lifts, or manual lift systems.’ The remote motorized umbrella controller can be connected to your patio umbrella in just 30 minutes and it sells for $150.23772