Portal Plus from Facebook is smart video calling with Alexa Built-in. Easily video call friends and family on their smartphones and tablets with Messenger or WhatsApp, even if they don’t have Portal. Enjoy an effortless calling experience for large groups with Messenger Rooms, which lets you start or join calls of up to 50 people. Smart Camera pans and zooms to keep up with the action, and automatically adjusts to keep everyone in view. Smart Sound enhances the voice of whoever is talking, while minimizing background noise. Portal is private by design and all calls are encrypted. You can easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the lens with the camera cover. Experience even more together with the ever-growing AR experiences library on Portal. Become some of your children’s favorite storybook characters with Story Time, where well-loved tales come to life with music, animation and immersive effects. Display your Instagram and Facebook photos directly to your Portal with the mobile app. You can even share photos during calls. With Alexa Built-in, you can ask a question, set a timer, add items to your shopping list, control your smart home and more. Facebook Live makes it easy to broadcast hands-free to family, friends and fans. With additional account activations, you can enjoy music, videos, news, games and more from our growing list of partners including Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio and the Food Network. You can also work smarter from home with partners like Zoom and Workplace from Facebook. Portal needs a wireless internet connection and AC power. Screen images simulated. User experience may vary. Additional registration, terms and fees may apply. WhatsApp is not available on tablets.
A: No charges at all.
A: I’ve tried it doesn’t work
Q: Does this product video call with the Echo Show or just Facebook Messaging?
A: Just from Facebook messenger not to other Alexa devices
Q: Can I take it anywhere and can I use it with out wifi? Can I take a picture too?
A: HI there. it has no battery very bad, there is no camera app, and it will not work without wifii
A: Just press the minus sign on top of your portal machine. Unfortunately you are unable to ask ithe unit itself to turn volume down without touching
A: No! It has a type c usb connection.
Q: Can we use the portal to contact anyone in another country?
A: We use our portal to video chat with family overseas