The Process

How Smart Umbrella Stations Work.

Four simple steps. Fully automated. No staff required at any point.

Step 01

User Approaches the Station

The smart station is installed near building entrances or high traffic areas. It's always visible, always on, and ready to serve visitors 24 hours a day.

Touchscreen interface for easy navigation
30 umbrellas per station at full capacity
Real-time inventory displayed on screen
01User Approaches the Station
Step 02

User Rents an Umbrella

The user selects an umbrella on the touchscreen and pays instantly via contactless payment. The process takes under 30 seconds from start to finish.

Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Mobile payment — Apple Pay, Google Pay
02User Rents an Umbrella
Step 03

User Uses the Umbrella

The umbrella can be used anywhere in the city. There are no restrictions on where the visitor goes — they stay dry while your brand travels with them.

Use anywhere in the city
48 hour rental period
Custom branded umbrellas available
03User Uses the Umbrella
Step 04

Return or Keep

The umbrella can be returned to any EcoUmbrix station after use. If not returned within the rental period, the system automatically charges the full purchase price.

Return to any station — $2 rental fee
Keep it — $20–25 auto-charged
Automatic charge — no manual follow-up
04Return or Keep
Payment

Every Payment Method Supported.

The station accepts all major contactless payment methods. Visitors pay the way they prefer — no app download required, no account needed.

Credit Card

Debit Card

Mobile Pay

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