I can't even get the battery end to work to even try to light it. It's at the bottom of the handle and it's one of those battery tops that require a screw for it to be held down in order to work. Very cheaply made. So if you are lucky enough not to strip it out when trying to get it to work than it may work for you. The screw almost striped first time. The batteries fit so tight that I had to use pliers to get them out. So far I have not seen it lit or to even give that part review but by the last reviewer I'm guessing that's just as cheap. I had high hopes for this umbrella but looks like it's going to be used as a plain umbrella if at all. Maybe a gift to hand to someone in the rain. Good luck.