Meta Portal TV - Big Screen Smart Video Calling for Group Calls on Your TV - Black
User rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars with 929 reviews.
4.5(929 Reviews)- 4 Expert Reviews
- 96 Answered Questions
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Description
Meet the Portal family.
The video calling device designed to bring people together.
Learn more about Facebook PortalFeatures
Scale up your greatest conversations.
Smart video calling on your TV brings your favorite people, larger-than-life, into your living room.
Share the room.
Perfect for group calls. Portal TV captures your whole room so everyone is in view without jostling for position.
Watch together, wherever.
Binge your favorite Facebook Watch content on calls with friends or family like they're in the room with you.
Call anyone, anywhere.
Use Messenger, WhatsApp, Zoom and more to connect with friends and family—even if they don’t have a Portal devices.
A more natural connection.
Smart Camera adjusts automatically so you can move freely and stay in frame, while Smart Sound ensures you can be heard clearly.
More TV for your TV.
Enjoy movies and shows with Netflix, Prime Video, Sling, Facebook Watch and more built in.
Enhance your calls.
An ever-growing AR library lets you clean up your background or liven up calls with effects and masks.
See and do more with Alexa Built-in.
Control your smart home, listen to your favorite music, watch the news, get the weather, set a timer and more.
Privacy by design.
Easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the lens with the camera cover. All Messenger and WhatsApp calls are encrypted.
What's Included
- Portal TV
- Power Adapter
- Remote
- 2 AAA batteries
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety and warranty guide
- HDMI sold separately
Voice Control
Works With
Wink
Key Specs
- Built-In SpeakersNo
- Featured Streaming ServicesSpotify, Pandora, Netflix, Prime Video
- Number of Microphones8
- Works WithAmazon Alexa, Hue, Nest, Wink
General
- Product NameMeta Portal TV - Big Screen Smart Video Calling for Group Calls on Your TV
- BrandMeta
- Model Number899-00081-02
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Built-In SpeakersNo
- Featured Streaming ServicesSpotify, Pandora, Netflix, Prime Video
Voice
- Voice Assistant Built-inAmazon Alexa
- Number of Microphones8
- Microphone Features8-mic array with 360° pickup
- Calling FeaturesMessenger, WhatsApp and Zoom
Connectivity
- Connectivity TechnologyWi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N
- Bluetooth Version4.2
- Network ConnectivityNone
- Headphone JackNo
- Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi
- Operating System CompatibilityAndroid
Compatibility
- Works WithAmazon Alexa, Hue, Nest, Wink
Features
- Control Button(s)Power on/off, Camera
- Wake WordAlexa, Hey Portal
- Indoor Or Outdoor UseIndoor
- Alarm FunctionNo
- Front-Facing Camera12.5 megapixels
Power
- Power SourcePlug-in
Display
- Display ScreenNo
Dimension
- Product Height2.26 inches
- Product Width7.49 inches
- Product Depth1.29 inches
- Product Weight0.68 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC810387030183
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 929 reviews
(929 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(4)Rating 3.4 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than ZOOM!
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.We're enjoying the full view experience & how the camera follows our movements. Very nice to be able to invite family & friends into our living room to join in the fun when they can't be here in person!
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!!
||Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.We bought this product to make phone calls and absolutely love it. The camera follows you which is very convenient. Ask for privacy it's easy to turn off the audio with a click of a button or close the camera. I highly recommend this product to anybody that video chats with family members. We used to use Skype until this came along. It is much more interactive and the kids love that's funny faces we can put on each other.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
||Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Works great. Zoom and Messenger calls are very easy.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This one is revolutionary! Change the world? Maybe
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I use to do video calls to my family in the Philippines. There is nothing like it anywhere. It works perfectly. Go get two so you have one at each location. You must see this to believe what it can do. The whole family is so excited about it's capabilities. You can barely make it out in the included pic sitting up on top of the flat screen. Super quality. Way to go Facebook!
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome TV and very inexpensive!
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Bought this to replace an old 1080 and wow that a great TV. We have a nicer one for the tv room, but this one (a spare) is AMAZING! $249 for a 50” UHD 4K tv, what a deal and the Amazon fire works so well with apps!
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best quality in video tracking
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.The best option for over the TV video conferencing systems in the market right now.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value3 out of 5Quality3 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 3 out of 5 stars
N/A
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.It was not the Superior product that I thought it would be, I had difficulty in hearing my friends. Although the picture quality was excellent and I really enjoy camera that follows me around the room. My overall review is favorable.
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Value3 out of 5Quality3 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great video face-time system
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Great way to watch my 1yr old grand-twins grow, on my 70” TV!
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Rating 3.4 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
(4 Reviews)- TechRadarRating, 2.5 out of 52.5Henry St Leger on November 13, 2019
Facebook Portal TV reviewFacebook's foray into the smart home has met a mixed reception, given the prevalence of smart speakers and displays such as the Amazon Echo Show or Google Nest Hub Mac. The social media giant's reputation for mishandling user data doesn't help
Full Review - EngadgetRating, 3.9 out of 53.9November 5, 2019
Portal TV review: Facebook invades the living roomFacebook's Portal TV is a camera that turns your television into a giant video chat display. It's compatible with both Messenger and WhatsApp, and features an AI-powered camera that automatically pans and zooms to keep you in frame. The large TV
Full Review - PCMagRating, 3 out of 53.0Sascha Segan on November 8, 2019
Facebook Portal TVThe Facebook Portal TV makes it easy to do large-screen video calling on your television, but it is less successful as a media streamer.
Full Review - Tech AdvisorRating, 4 out of 54.0Marie Black on December 23, 2019
Facebook Portal TVTurn your TV into a giant smart display and use it to make video calls over WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Here's our full review of the new Facebook Portal TV.
Full Review
Q: Questiondo you need to purchase the hdmi cord to hook to smart tv? it states a plug comes with it?
Asked by buddy1716.
- A:Answer Yes, you would need to purchase an HDMI cord.
Answered by Hmirza
Q: QuestionCan you join a zoom call with portal TV
Asked by Pep4.
- A:Answer Portal TV does not work with Zoom or Facebook Live yet. The regular Portals do. They say it’s coming though.
Answered by Thomas
Q: QuestionIf you are watching a regular television show how will you know if someone is calling you if it’s on a different HDMI channel
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer The portal makes a ringing sound and also lights up. If you say "hey portal answer" it will switch to that HDMI if your tv has HDMI CEC. It will also turn on your tv and select the correct HDMI. When done with call you simply say "hey portal hang up". If you also say "hey portal turn off" it will also turn off your tv. Only issue is it does not change back to the previous input when done with call. You have to manually select the correct input with your tv remote.
Answered by Burly
Q: QuestionIf I am using facebook portal, can I video chat with people that don`t have a facebook portal using their smart phones?
Asked by Sunny.
- A:Answer Yes you can video call from portal with Facebook messenger and WhatsApp on the cellphone or laptop
Answered by Marc
Q: QuestionDoes my TV Need to be a smart Tv in order to use the Face Book Portal Smart Tv video calling?
Asked by Teddy.
- A:Answer No
Answered by Luisnoel7
Q: Questioncan I watch tv and see the person I am talking too on the tv?
Asked by yanni.
- A:Answer Maybe, but it is not a function that is built into the device. You have to connect this to a dedicated HDMI port. Theoretically, if your TV had picture in picture ; you could display two video sources.
Answered by TechnicallyCorrect
Q: QuestionMy TV is not a smart TV, will I be able to use this without a smart TV?
Asked by nicole.
- A:Answer Yes, it plugs into the TV through HDMI port on your TV.
Answered by Inspector