Portal TV is the only device you can stream content on. Portal TV lets you watch shows and video content via the company's video-on-demand service, Facebook Watch. You can watch these in tandem with a call so you and the person you're speaking to can comment on them.

The difference, as you've guessed, is that Portal doesn't connect to your TV. It's a standalone device, with its own screen. And unlike Portal TV, it's just not very attractive to look at.

Facebook portal TV is the best since Kinect You normally don't see tv like cameras anymore or the use of camera for video chatting on your tv. The best part is that on top of using apps like WhatsApp and messenger but it also has Alexa for just about anything. My favorite is Facebook stories when your bored.

Ultimately, the decision to pull the plug came because executives didn't see a path to the Portal becoming a massive business (instead of just a nice business), and with shifting priorities at Meta, it didn't make the cut. “We're super sad about it,” Bosworth said.

Portal was created with privacy, safety and security in mind. And it has clear and simple settings. On Portal TV, Portal Plus, and Portal Go, you can completely disable the camera and microphone with a single tap.

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Portal TV is meant to connect to a primary display, such as your living room TV, and will rest discreetly on an entertainment center or shelf below. It includes Alexa built-in, for smart voice commands, as well as the necessary features to participate in video calls: such as a microphone, webcam and speakers.

As Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp are needed to use the Portal, the same safety rules apply for children using it as they would to using these services. If a child is using a Portal alone rather than alongside family, make sure that they understand how to report and block people on WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.

In case you haven't heard, Meta has gutted the full line of Portal devices and a majority of 1st-party and 3rd-party apps and services are now officially discontinued and will be pulled from our devices.

On September 21, 2021, Facebook announced 2 new devices, a battery powered 10-inch device called "Portal Go" and a new generation of the 14-inch device called "Portal+". In June 2022, it was reported that Meta was preparing to phase out Portal as a consumer product and instead focus on the enterprise market.

Connect with just an HDMI cable (not included). Navigate using the included remote or voice control. Smart Camera with ultrawide 113° Field of View* covers even the largest living spaces. Place your Portal TV on top of your television or on a flat surface underneath.

Whether you're moving around the kitchen or chasing the kids through the living room, Portal's Smart Camera automatically adjusts to keep everyone in view.