Meta Portal 899-00081-02 Big Screen Smart Video Calling User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- Meta Portal
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Meta Portal 899-00081-02 Big Screen Smart Video Calling
SPECIFICATION
- SCREEN SIZE 01 Inches
- BRAND Meta Portal
- SUPPORTED INTERNET SERVICES Netflix, Prime Video, Pandora, Spotify
- RESOLUTION 720p
- SPECIAL FEATURE Flat
- SERIES TV
- INCLUDED COMPONENTS Portal TV, Power adapter, Portal TV remote
- CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGY Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
- COLOR Black
- PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 26″D x 7.49″W x 1.29″H
- MODEL 899-00081-02
- SMART CAMERA 12MP, ultra wide Field of View
- PLACEMENT Mounts on TV or place below
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
- SMART CAMERA
- REMOTE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The entire Meta Portal family is video calling designed to bring people closer. Portal TV brings smart video calling to the biggest screen in your home and turns your TV into a smart video calling screen that’s perfect for group calls. It’s easy to call friends and family on their smartphones and laptops with Messenger, Zoom or WhatsApp, even if they don’t have a Portal. A Smart Camera pans and zooms to get the whole room in shot and automatically adjusts to keep everyone in frame as they move and talk naturally. Smart Sound makes sure you can be heard by reducing background noise and enhancing the voice of whoever is speaking. Portal TV’s Watch Together feature lets you enjoy Facebook Watch originals with friends like you’re all in the same room, and a growing list of partners including Prime Video, Netflix, Spotify and Pandora gives you all the entertainment you need for movie night and more. An expanding AR library lets you blur backgrounds or add effects to liven up calls, and StoryTime uses AR, animation and music to let you tell immersive bedtime stories to loved ones anywhere in the world. And when you’re not watching or calling, Portal TV can show your favorite photos from Instagram, Facebook, or uploaded from your phone via the Portal app. With Alexa Built-in, you can control your smart home and connected devices with the sound of your voice. Portal’s simple privacy settings mean you can easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the camera lens with a cover. All Messenger and WhatsApp and calls are encrypted. Portal TV needs a wireless internet connection and AC power. Portal voice command availability varies. Screen images simulated. User experience may vary. Requires wireless internet connection and Facebook or WhatsApp account. WhatsApp is not available on tablets. Features, functionality, and content vary and may not be available on all Portal models or in all areas and languages. Some features may require a Facebook account and downloading the Portal mobile app. Additional account registration, terms and fees may apply. Portal TV requires an HDMI cable (not included). Portal TV comes with a remote control.
FEATURES Product Description
The entire Meta Portal family is video calling designed to bring people closer. Portal TV brings smart video calling to the biggest screen in your home and turns your TV into a smart video calling screen that’s perfect for group calls. It’s easy to call friends and family on their smartphones and laptops with Messenger, Zoom or WhatsApp, even if they don’t have a Portal. A Smart Camera pans and zooms to get the whole room in shot and automatically adjusts to keep everyone in frame as they move and talk naturally. Smart Sound makes sure you can be heard by reducing background noise and enhancing the voice of whoever is speaking. Portal TV’s Watch Together feature lets you enjoy Facebook Watch originals with friends like you’re all in the same room, and a growing list of partners including Prime Video, Netflix, Spotify and Pandora gives you all the entertainment you need for movie night and more. An expanding AR library lets you blur backgrounds or add effects to liven up calls, and StoryTime uses AR, animation and music to let you tell immersive bedtime stories to loved ones anywhere in the world. And when you’re not watching or calling, Portal TV can show your favorite photos from Instagram, Facebook, or uploaded from your phone via the Portal app. With Alexa Built-in, you can control your smart home and connected devices with the sound of your voice. Portal’s simple privacy settings mean you can easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the camera lens with a cover. All Messenger and WhatsApp and calls are encrypted. Portal TV needs a wireless internet connection and AC power. Portal voice command availability varies. Screen images simulated. User experience may vary. Requires wireless internet connection and Facebook or WhatsApp account. WhatsApp is not available on tablets. Features, functionality, and content vary and may not be available on all Portal models or in all areas and languages. Some features may require a Facebook account and downloading the Portal mobile app. Additional account registration, terms and fees may apply. Portal TV requires an HDMI cable (not included). Portal TV comes with a remote control.
DIMENSION
SET-UP
- Find the right place for your Portal
- Plug in power and connect to your WiFi
- Log in with your Facebook or WhatsApp account
FEATURES
- Scale up your greatest conversations. Smart video calling on your TV brings your favorite people, larger-than-life, into your living room
- Share the room. Perfect for group calls. Portal TV captures your whole room so everyone is in view without jostling for position.
- Watch together, wherever. Binge your favorite Facebook Watch content on calls with friends or family like they’re in the room with you.
- Call anyone, anywhere. Use Messenger, WhatsApp, Zoom and more to connect with friends and family—even if they don’t have a Portal devices.
- A more natural connection. Smart Camera adjusts automatically so you can move freely and stay in frame, while Smart Sound ensures you can be heard clearly.
- More TV for your TV. Enjoy movies and shows with Netflix, Prime Video, Sling, Facebook Watch and more built in.
- Enhance your calls. An ever-growing AR library lets you clean up your background or liven up calls with effects and masks.
- 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.
- Privacy by design. Easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the lens with the camera cover. All Messenger and WhatsApp calls are encrypted.
FAQs
How do you answer a call on Portal TV?****
Additionally, Portal TV doesn’t have All Contacts. Locate the person you wish to call, and then tap or select them. To accept the call, press Answer or tap it. To reject the call, select or tap Not Now.
Can you have multiple calls on Portal?****
You can join a call using Meta Portal with up to 7 other Messenger connections for a total of 8 participants, including yourself. Any Facebook friends or Messenger connections can be dialled in by you or other callers.
How many people can you call on Portal?****
Calls can be placed to and received from mobile devices as well as tablets, and Portal offers simultaneous group calls for up to seven participants. When you’re not on a call, Portal can show your pictures, videos, and information such as birthday reminders and when your contacts are available to connect.
Can I control my Portal TV with my phone?****
You can operate your Meta Portal TV with the Portal app on your smartphone.
Does Facebook Portal need wifi?****
Requires a Facebook or WhatsApp account as well as a wireless internet connection. Tablets do not support WhatsApp. Some Portal models, regions, and languages may not have access to all features, functionality, and content.
Can I use Portal as a security camera?****
“You can, yes. You may connect Brinks HomeTM products to Portal through Alarm.com in addition to employing a number of Alexa security commands, such as those to activate smart door locks.
How does Portal TV work with WhatsApp?****
Tap or choose All Contacts or Contacts > WhatsApp on your Portal. To see All Contacts, you must place at least one call. Additionally, Portal TV doesn’t have All Contacts. Locate the person you wish to call, and then tap or select them.
Can you use Portal without Messenger?****
You can call certain contacts over Messenger using a Facebook Portal device. The Messenger chat app’s full feature set is not accessible on Portal devices. Portal doesn’t require Facebook Messenger, although the chat platform can improve your experience with Rooms, augmented reality, and other features.
Does Portal TV have a microphone?****
Portal TV will covertly sit on a shelf or entertainment centre below and connect to a main display, such as the TV in your living room. It has Alexa built in for voice commands that are intelligent as well as the tools required to take part in video conversations, including a microphone, webcam, and speakers.
Can you group video call on Portal?****
A Meta Portal is not required for more call participants to join the call. Go to Contacts and select Group Call. Tap Start Call, then tap the individuals you want to include on the call. The person you’re adding to the call will join the group call once they respond.
How do I turn the camera on in Portal TV?****
The button next to the volume control can be used to turn them on and off. This is the on/off switch, however if you quickly press it without holding it down, it turns on your camera and voice. The button next to the volume control can be used to turn them on and off.
How do I turn on microphone in Meta Portal?****
To reveal the call menu, tap the screen. To mute or unmute your microphone or camera, tap or.