Facebook Portal: Smart Video Calling with Alexa (Gen 1)

Portal creates an experience that makes you feel like you are in the same room as your loved ones, regardless of the distance between you. The Smart Camera automatically adjusts to ensure everyone is in view, even as you move around your home. With Alexa Built-in, you have access to a multitude of hands-free Alexa skills. Furthermore, the device allows for video calls to and from smartphones and tablets, making it easy to stay connected even if your contacts do not have a Portal. Additionally, Portal offers unique features such as Story Time, which allows you to read along to popular stories with engaging animation and augmented reality effects. You can also enjoy music, videos, news, games, and more from a variety of sources including Spotify, Pandora, heart Radio, YouTube, CNN, and the Food Network, with no monthly fee required, as long as Portal is connected to Wi-Fi and AC power.

The Smart Camera feature allows you to move and speak freely without having to worry about being out of frame. Whether you are multitasking in the kitchen or spending time with your family in the living room, Smart Camera adjusts to follow the action and widen its view as more people enter the room. Additionally, Portal is designed with privacy in mind, as Facebook does not listen to, view, or store the contents of your video calls. All calls on Portal are encrypted, and you can easily disable the camera and microphone with a single tap, or block the camera lens with the provided cover.

Even if your friends and family do not have a Portal, you can easily connect with them through Messenger using the device. Moreover, with Alexa built-in, you can utilize voice commands to ask questions, set timers, add items to your shopping list, control your smart home, and more. Portal also offers the opportunity to enjoy shared experiences, such as interactive story time and synchronized music listening, with those who also have a Portal.

Superframe feature keeps you close even when you are not on a call by displaying your Facebook photos and videos, indicating when your close contacts are available to connect, and providing birthday reminders. Keep in mind that an active Facebook account is required for the use of the product.

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