Calling grandpa, grandma, all your cousins, or just launching an on-demand podcast, it’s possible thanks to Facebook Portal devices. Whether you prefer the big screen with Portal TV, or use the mobile with Portal Go, there is bound to be a Facebook Portal made for you.
Christmas is family reunion time, but maybe this year you need to attend remotely. To make distance a little less difficult, why not invest in a Facebook Portal? The tool is easy to use and lets you connect with your loved ones in the blink of an eye. If you are more of a nomad, opt for Portal Go, if you are more of a homebody, the Portal TV is ideal.
The Facebook Portal range, designed to simplify your video calls
Meta (formerly Facebook), has been offering its range of Facebook Portal connected screens for a few years now. Available for all formats, these communication tools offer great benefits for easily communicating with your family, friends, or even your colleagues.
They are indeed all compatible with the most popular messaging applications like Messenger or WhatsApp. Need a professional call? No problem, Facebook Portal can connect to the Zoom application and other professional calling applications such as Webex, GoToMeeting, BlueJeans or even Workplace!
And if your loved ones or your beloved colleagues do not have Facebook Portal in their living room, that’s no problem: they can receive your calls simply from their smartphone.
Another advantage of the Facebook Portal range: Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant is included. Enough to control all the connected objects in the house and consult the news of the day, just by asking the question.
On the music side, Spotify and Deezer are available on Facebook Portal devices. You can also enjoy multiple podcasts, as well as a multitude of audio books available.
Privacy remains private
Once you have finished calling and listening to playlists, if you want to put your Facebook Portal to sleep completely, you can set an access code to deactivate the microphone and the camera. All Facebook Portal devices are also equipped with a physical cache that allows them to completely hide the camera.
Portal Go or Portal TV: which one to choose ?
While all Facebook Portal products share a myriad of features, there are some major differences between products like Portal Go and Portal TV. Because after all, each profile has its favorite product.
Portal Go: the mobile tool par excellence
If you’re the type to get busy in your house, Portal Go is probably the Portal for you. This portable tablet (a little thicker than a tablet anyway), with its beautiful 10-inch screen and its built-in battery, is perfect for chatting with your loved ones, wherever you are in your home.
Big advantage, it takes just an hour for Portal Go to fully recharge, and its autonomy can go up to two days. A little extra: the charging is done wirelessly, you just have to put the screen on the charging cradle.
Portal Go is also equipped with all the features common to Portal devices like Messenger, WhatsApp, Zoom and of course Spotify or Deezer.
Portal TV: spend time with friends or family, as if you were there
For its part, the discreet Portal TV is a small accessory that simply arises on your TV. The tool is therefore much smaller than a Portal Go and allows you to enjoy Facebook Portal services on a much larger screen. While it is not mobile like its cousin Portal Go, it does offer some features more suited to your TV.
Thanks to Portal TV, you will have the pleasure of making your calls on a (very?) Large screen. You can also share video programs such as Facebook Watch content with your contacts.
Another significant advantage is that it is possible to view content from your favorite streaming platforms.
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