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Facebook Portal Mini - Smart Video Calling 8” Touch Screen Display with Alexa - Black

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  • Easily video call with friends and family using your Messenger or WhatsApp account, even if they don't have Portal.
  • Keep up with the action. Smart Camera automatically pans and zooms, keeping everyone in frame while you move and talk freely.
  • Hear and be heard. Smart Sound enhances your voice while minimizing unwanted background noise.
  • Easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the camera lens with a single switch. All Portal video calls are encrypted.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy all the features on our most compact device. With an 8” display, Portal Mini feels at home anywhere.
  • Become some of your children's favorite storybook characters as you read along to well-loved tales with music, animation and immersive AR effects.
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Smart Camera
12.5 MP | 140° Field of View 13 MP | 114° Field of View 12.5 MP | 120° Field of View
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2" tweeters and a 4" woofer. Front stereo and rear woofer. Uses your home sound system.

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    Product Description

    Portal Mini 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 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. 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.

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    1,935 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, ease of use, and connectivity of the computer add on. For example, they mention it's a great digital picture frame, and easy to set up. Some appreciate the age range. That said, some complain about the Alexa speed and disagree on performance, sound quality, and picture quality.

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    41 customers mention35 positive6 negative

    Customers like the quality of the computer add on. For example, they say it's a nice product, has great quality of sound and picture, and is easy to use. Some mention that it'll make a great gift.

    "...It is also a great digital picture frame! it automatically shows pictures from your facebook account ( the one you used to log onto the device)...." Read more

    "...Well worth the investment. I also find myself using when not talking to the girls (Pandora, making lists, leaving notes for my husband)...." Read more

    "...mainly use this product as digital photo frame, and this one is totally good in use because I can flip it to straight when I want to...." Read more

    "...Video is mostly good though occasionally the internet will cause a short freeze." Read more

    30 customers mention23 positive7 negative

    Customers find the computer add on very simple to use. They say it works well and doesn't require a lot of set up. Customers also say it's easy for kids to use, convenient, and great for non-tech savvy people. They also appreciate the mini portal that easily recognizes Alexa.

    "...It really is easy for kids to use.The smart tracking camera is cool, not perfect...." Read more

    "...This device, once setup under their own FB and email is so easy for her. All she has to do is just touch an answer button...." Read more

    "...the quality is amazing (both video and audio), and it's very simple to use...." Read more

    "works nice but very difficult to set up. had to hire a computer specialist" Read more

    23 customers mention19 positive4 negative

    Customers like the connectivity of the product. They mention it's wonderful for keeping in touch, connecting with family and friends, and talking to family long distance. The picture quality is great and they love the automatic focus. They also say it'll be a great tool for 1 on 1 calls.

    "Very nice communication option...." Read more

    "This product was great for my older parents when I’m away .I can call to check on them.. Also the music that can be played while relaxing and story..." Read more

    "We've purchased three of these devices. This device is wonderful for keeping in touch and for my children to interact with family...." Read more

    "Excellent for video “hanging out” with friends and family. Nice hands free way to let me to move around the room quite a bit and have it follow me...." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers find the computer add-on very fun to use with their grandkids. They say the story time is amazing for kids, and the interactive great games bring a lot of enjoyment. Customers also say the portal makes communicating fun and easy.

    "...music that can be played while relaxing and story time that is amazing for the kids. You can listen to the news and browse you tube...." Read more

    "...Spend hours with my 5 year old grandson with interactive great games." Read more

    "...I use it for video calls through facebook messenger. It is awesome for kids where they can play on some educational games, read books and draw..." Read more

    "...Very easy to set up and use. Everyone should have one. Very fun to use." Read more

    24 customers mention13 positive11 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the computer add on. Some mention that it works nice, but very difficult to set up. The smart camera works well, and it's better than using your phone. However, others say that the Portal freezes or stops working while using various features. Some customers also mention that many of the applications do not work as advertised or are slow to load.

    "...It does work with Alexa with some nice features compared to the amazon echo we have in the house...." Read more

    "...Many of the applications do not work as advertised or are so slow to load...." Read more

    "works nice but very difficult to set up. had to hire a computer specialist" Read more

    "...Now I understand why.The unit stopped working within 3 months.It was a complete waste of money...." Read more

    13 customers mention9 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the computer add on. For example, some mention the sound is great, the speaker was good, and the echo show is much better. That said, some say the voice command don't always work great, and that the audio is muffled or delayed.

    "...when I’m away .I can call to check on them.. Also the music that can be played while relaxing and story time that is amazing for the kids...." Read more

    "...Playing sleep sounds is a fun feature, and Alexa on Portal will tell you right away that she can combine two of the zillions of sounds offered --..." Read more

    "...Sometimes the camera goes out and many times the audio is muffled or delayed. Needs more work on conferencing but a great tool for 1 on 1 calls...." Read more

    "The echo show is much better. It turns off at night so you can’t use it as a night clock...." Read more

    8 customers mention3 positive5 negative

    Customers are mixed about the picture quality of the computer add on. Some mention that the picture is clear and the sound is great, while others say that it typically shows the same pictures all the time or shows only stock photos. It's difficult to get good picture quality with the light in the room being behind them. The picture disappears sometimes, goes in and out, and at times it shows pictures from albums of users that were not added.

    "...At times it shows pictures from albums of users that were not added. The Portal freezes or stops working while using various features...." Read more

    "...It is also a great digital picture frame! it automatically shows pictures from your facebook account ( the one you used to log onto the device)...." Read more

    "...They see you great. But struggle to see them in detail too far from the screen" Read more

    "...Difficult to get good picture quality as light in room is behind me. Item has to be plugged in so not easy to move." Read more

    7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the speed of the Alexa feature in the computer add on. They mention that it's a little bit slower than the Echo Dot, and didn't respond to Alexa commands after awhile. They also say that the Alexia features are limited and buggy. Customers also mention that you can't use Alexa to make calls, or ask it to search the internet. They feel the development is pretty slow.

    "...The Alexa is a little bit slower than echo dot, but it's still acceptable. Everything is satisfy right now except the video cam...." Read more

    "...Alexa is not Alexa, it's like half-Alexa, you can't set reminder or alarm from your Alexa app on your phone but you can set those things with Voice..." Read more

    "...But the Alexa features are limited and buggy. Even though there is a browser on Portal, you can't ask Alexa to search the internet...." Read more

    "...Many of the applications do not work as advertised or are so slow to load...." Read more

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    I love it all. It is an early Valentine's day present for my beloved mother. She loves it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great picture quality and sound
    Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2021
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    5.0 out of 5 stars ¡Extraordinario!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto pero no es lo que imagine.
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