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product_id: 86552022
title: "Facebook Portal Plus - Smart Video Calling 15.6” Touch Screen Display with Alexa – Black (Gen 1)"
brand: "meta portal"
price: "$681"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 11
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/86552022-facebook-portal-plus-smart-video-calling-15-6-touch-screen
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# Smart Camera with Auto Pan & Zoom 15.6” HD Touchscreen Smart Sound Noise Cancellation Facebook Portal Plus - Smart Video Calling 15.6” Touch Screen Display with Alexa – Black (Gen 1)

**Brand:** meta portal
**Price:** $681
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Stay connected, hands-free, and in the frame—your social life just got smarter!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Facebook Portal Plus - Smart Video Calling 15.6” Touch Screen Display with Alexa – Black (Gen 1) by meta portal
- **How much does it cost?** $681 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/86552022-facebook-portal-plus-smart-video-calling-15-6-touch-screen)

## Best For

- meta portal enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted meta portal brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Crystal Clear Audio:** Smart Sound isolates your voice and minimizes background noise for professional-grade calls.
- • **Dynamic Smart Camera:** Automatically tracks and zooms to keep everyone perfectly framed, even the most active kids.
- • **Alexa Built-In Convenience:** Control your smart home, stream music, get news, and multitask hands-free with voice commands.
- • **Privacy at Your Fingertips:** Instant camera and microphone disable switch plus encrypted calls for total peace of mind.
- • **Effortless Group Video Calls:** Host or join Messenger Rooms with up to 50 participants—never miss a moment with your tribe.

## Overview

Facebook Portal Plus is a 15.6-inch smart video calling device featuring a high-res touchscreen, AI-powered camera that auto-pans and zooms, and Smart Sound technology for crystal-clear conversations. Compatible with Messenger, WhatsApp, and Zoom, it supports group calls up to 50 people and integrates Alexa for smart home control and entertainment. Designed with privacy-first features including encrypted calls and a physical camera/mic switch, Portal Plus transforms your home into a seamless social hub.

## Description

Portal from Facebook is smart video calling designed to fit your home. Easily video call friends and family on their smartphones and tablets with Messenger, WhatsApp or Zoom, even if they don’t have Portal. Enjoy an effortless video 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 camera lens with a single switch. 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. 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. With Alexa Built-in, you can ask a question, set a timer, add items to your shopping list, control your smart home and more. Portal needs a wireless internet connection and AC power. Screen images simulated. User experience may vary. Additional registration, terms and fees may apply.

Review: Surprisingly great - camera tracking is fantastic - I bought this for my grandfather just as coronavirus started to become a real concern. I wanted him to be able to video chat with the family when we weren't able to visit him. Unfortunately, his retirement community went on lockdown before I could deliver it. So until I can get it to him, we are using it in our home. I have a 5year old and a 16 month old. Video chatting with them via phone is hard for the people on the other end of the screen. They are ALL OVER THE PLACE and hard to follow. The portal has a nice wide field of vision that keeps them in frame most of the time However the BEST feature is the automatic face detection and camera tracking. It follows the girls all over our living room, keeping them in frame so their grandparents can always see them. It isn't 100% perfect, but it is a huge improvement over not having ng this feature and just trying to follow them with the phone. Surprised - I thought this was a pointless product, but now that I have one, it is the only way I want to video call Fwiw, the Alexa and FB assistant I tegratio s are nice, and the speakers are quite good quality (and powerful). We listen to Pandora, desertcart music, and lots more on here daily. I will probably buy one of these to replace it once I give this one to my grandfather. There are really great for connecting with family.
Review: Amazing and useful - So i use Facebook messenger and whats up app a lot(daily) so this is an amazing devise for me. It is so cool, it moves when you move (moderate speed, so don't run) and it zooms in and out (for example if you were in a room talking and someone else comes in it zooms out to catch that person and vise versa when that person leaves it zooms back in on you). Also if there is a sound in the background it concentrates on your voice so the person on the other line does not get distracted. Also on messenger you can tell stories (kids stories). Now for Alexa app, its good but not perfect let me explain more so it does pull up recipes and turns on and off the lights but it doesn't save the recipe like the other Alexa apps and it doesn't show you the feed to your cameras but other than that its great and very useful to not have you holding your phone all the time and can multi task while you're chatting... i love it. My advice to you if you dont use the messenger and whats up apps regularly it wouldn't be useful to you. Hope this review helps your decision.

## Features

- Easily video call with friends and family using your Messenger, WhatsApp or Zoom account, even if they don't have Portal.
- Smart Camera automatically pans and zooms to keep everyone in frame, so you can catch up hands-free.
- Hear and be heard. Smart Sound enhances your voice while minimizing unwanted background noise.
- Experience even more together. Join or host a group call of up to 50 people with Messenger Rooms.
- Become some of your children's favorite storybook characters as you read along to well-loved tales with music, animation and immersive AR effects.
- Listen to your favorite music and streaming apps like Spotify or Pandora, display your photos from Instagram and Facebook, broadcast with Facebook Live, and more
- Work smarter from home with partners like Zoom and Workplace from Facebook. Connect with co-workers even if they’re remote.
- 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.
- Easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the camera lens with a single switch. All Portal video calls are encrypted.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07HFWG8S4 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 8 Hours |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #160,991 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #27 in Digital Kiosks & Interactive Displays |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Cellular Technology | 2G |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptops, Personal Computers, Tablets |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Controller Type | Amazon Alexa, Vera |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,893) |
| Date First Available | October 8, 2018 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12.5 MP |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 32 GB |
| Flash Memory Size | 32 GB |
| Flash Memory Type | Internal flash memory |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00810387030015 |
| Included Components | Device, Camera Cover, Power Adapter, Quick Start Guide |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.81 x 5.54 x 17.72 inches |
| Item Weight | 6.85 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 8.81 x 5.54 x 17.72 inches |
| Item model number | 899-00048-02 |
| Manufacturer | Facebook Technologies, LLC |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1 |
| Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12 MP |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operating System | Portal |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Product Dimensions | 8.81 x 5.54 x 17.72 inches |
| Rear Webcam Resolution | 12 MP |
| Screen Size | 15.6 Inches |
| Specific Uses For Product | business, personal |
| Standing screen display size | 15.6 Inches |
| UPC | 810387030015 |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Capture Resolution | 4k |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ac |
| Zoom Type | Digital |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Meta Portal
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Model Name:** 899-00048-02
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** video calling, communication, entertainment, work-related activities
- **Special Feature:** smart camera

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this support other communications apps like Slak? Or amazon Alexa calls/drop in/messages?**
A: Hi! Portal currently supports video calling with other Portals as well as phones and tablets with Facebook Messenger app installed. We're working on expanding Portal's capabilities with each software release, so we really appreciate your feedback on features you'd like to see. Thank you!

**Q: can i use with FB Live?**
A: We have released FB Live on Portal! Thank you for your interest in this feature, and we look forward to hearing your feedback!

**Q: Can it be used as a digital picture frame as well?  Can family members send a bunch of new photos that will just show up on the frame?**
A: Great question! Portal's Superframe displays Facebook photos, so with a shared album, you can certainly display all the wonderful photos that family members add, in nearly real time.

**Q: Can I watch Amazon video?**
A: Hi there! Currently Portal does not support Amazon Prime Videos, but we are glad to hear that it's a feature you're looking for. Thank you for asking, and we will continue to add capabilities to Portal with each software update. Please stay tuned!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprisingly great - camera tracking is fantastic
*by D***E on March 20, 2020*

I bought this for my grandfather just as coronavirus started to become a real concern. I wanted him to be able to video chat with the family when we weren't able to visit him. Unfortunately, his retirement community went on lockdown before I could deliver it. So until I can get it to him, we are using it in our home. I have a 5year old and a 16 month old. Video chatting with them via phone is hard for the people on the other end of the screen. They are ALL OVER THE PLACE and hard to follow. The portal has a nice wide field of vision that keeps them in frame most of the time However the BEST feature is the automatic face detection and camera tracking. It follows the girls all over our living room, keeping them in frame so their grandparents can always see them. It isn't 100% perfect, but it is a huge improvement over not having ng this feature and just trying to follow them with the phone. Surprised - I thought this was a pointless product, but now that I have one, it is the only way I want to video call Fwiw, the Alexa and FB assistant I tegratio s are nice, and the speakers are quite good quality (and powerful). We listen to Pandora, Amazon music, and lots more on here daily. I will probably buy one of these to replace it once I give this one to my grandfather. There are really great for connecting with family.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing and useful
*by E***Z on September 14, 2020*

So i use Facebook messenger and whats up app a lot(daily) so this is an amazing devise for me. It is so cool, it moves when you move (moderate speed, so don't run) and it zooms in and out (for example if you were in a room talking and someone else comes in it zooms out to catch that person and vise versa when that person leaves it zooms back in on you). Also if there is a sound in the background it concentrates on your voice so the person on the other line does not get distracted. Also on messenger you can tell stories (kids stories). Now for Alexa app, its good but not perfect let me explain more so it does pull up recipes and turns on and off the lights but it doesn't save the recipe like the other Alexa apps and it doesn't show you the feed to your cameras but other than that its great and very useful to not have you holding your phone all the time and can multi task while you're chatting... i love it. My advice to you if you dont use the messenger and whats up apps regularly it wouldn't be useful to you. Hope this review helps your decision.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic for Office Lobbies & Grandparents!
*by J***D on July 11, 2022*

Basic summary: this thing is an ipad connected to a speaker and hefty post. I'd highly recommend it as a gift to a technologically illiterate grandparent to make it easier to video call or use an Alexa (while also giving them the peace of mind of the mic/cam cover) or for an office lobby. I purchased this with the express purpose of using it for zoom meetings at our office when the public shows up. Fairly easy to set up the zoom call and the video follows you around the room as you walk around. I'd be tempted to use it as my main zoom method if I was more of the standing desk type. It went above the original purpose as both easy to use and great for calming music with aquarium videos via YouTube. One downside is the annoyance of limited music streaming apps and other video apps. If they can provide more apps like Disney+ or things with kid-friendly content, I'd have more options for bored kids. Couple of Tricks: Having an active screen of serene items can be done by going to YouTube (as seen in video) If you have an Alexa account, I'd suggest using it for general questions (play music, what's my schedule, call x) Use the "Hey Portal" phrase to open apps or adjust settings (NOT Alexa) Be careful of the button on top that turns off the mic (otherwise you spend 5 minutes yelling at it)

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