Description
The entire Meta Portal family is video calling designed to bring people closer. Simple to set up and fun to use, Portal is a smart video calling device for a closer connection to friends and family—wherever they are. Whether you’re having meaningful conversations or getting help with a recipe, it’s easy to make smart video calls to anyone via Messenger, Whatsapp, Zoom and more–even if they don’t have a Portal. And once you’ve connected, Smart Camera pans and zooms to keep you in frame so you can move and talk naturally, while Smart Sound minimizes background noise and enhances your voice. Working from home becomes easier as you free up your laptop with a dedicated calling screen for conference calls and screen sharing via Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom and Workplace. An expanding AR library lets you blur backgrounds or add effects to liven up calls, while StoryTime uses AR, animation and music to let you tell immersive bedtime stories to loved ones anywhere in the world. And when your calling is done, Portal’s picture perfect frame will display your favorite photos from Instagram, Facebook or uploaded from your phone via the Portal app. With Alexa Built-in, you can control your smart home and connected devices with the sound of your voice. Explore with Portal’s browser and, with additional account activations, enjoy music with Pandora and Spotify or content via Facebook Watch and more—all with room-filling sound. Portal’s simple privacy settings mean you can easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the lens with the camera cover. All Messenger and WhatsApp calls are encrypted. Portal needs a wireless internet connection and AC power. Portal voice command availability varies. Screen images simulated. User experience may vary. Requires wireless internet connection and Facebook or WhatsApp account. WhatsApp is not available on tablets. Features, functionality, and content vary and may not be available on all Portal models or in all areas and languages. Some features may require a Facebook account and downloading the Portal mobile app. Additional account registration, terms and fees may apply. Your employer may restrict your ability to login to third-party video-calling apps on Portal.
Features
- Smart camera and smart sound: smart camera pans, zooms and widens automatically, so you can move and talk freely while always staying in frame. And smart sound enhances voices while minimizing unwanted background noise.
- Story time and AR effects: with story time you can bring your children's favorite stories to life with music, animation and AR effects. And bring even more fun to calls with AR masks and more.
- Works with Messenger and WhatsApp: easily video call friends and family on smartphones or tablets using Messenger or WhatsApp. Add up to three people to a group call with WhatsApp, or seven with Messenger.
- Alexa built-in: enjoy voice control of your favorite music, watch the news, control your smart home, get the weather, set a timer and more. Just ask.
- Super frame: When you're not in a call, portal can display photos from Facebook, Instagram and your phone's camera roll, give you birthday reminders and show you when friends are available to connect.
- Privacy: clear and simple settings mean you're always in control. You can easily disable the camera and Microphone, and video calls are always encrypted.