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product_id: 88145296
title: "Portal from Facebook. Smart, Hands-Free Video Calling with Alexa Built-in (Gen 1)"
brand: "portal"
price: "R8578"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Portal"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/88145296-portal-from-facebook-smart-hands-free-video-calling-with-alexa
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Smart Camera auto-tracks movement Encrypted calls & privacy-first design Alexa built-in for hands-free control Portal from Facebook. Smart, Hands-Free Video Calling with Alexa Built-in (Gen 1)

**Brand:** portal
**Price:** R8578
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📞 Feel closer than ever—your living room, wherever you are.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Portal from Facebook. Smart, Hands-Free Video Calling with Alexa Built-in (Gen 1) by portal
- **How much does it cost?** R8578 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/88145296-portal-from-facebook-smart-hands-free-video-calling-with-alexa)

## Best For

- portal enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted portal brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Privacy You Control:** Instantly disable camera & mic or slide the physical cover for total peace of mind.
- • **Stay in Frame, Always:** Smart Camera dynamically follows your every move—no one gets left out of the shot.
- • **Hands-Free Alexa Power:** Ask, control, and multitask with Alexa built right in—your smart home’s new best friend.
- • **Shared Moments, Elevated:** Enjoy AR storytime, synchronized music, and real-time group calls with up to 7 people.
- • **Seamless Cross-Device Calling:** Connect effortlessly with friends on Messenger, even if they don’t own a Portal.

## Overview

Portal from Facebook is a 10.1-inch smart video calling device featuring a 12MP Smart Camera that auto-adjusts to keep you and your loved ones perfectly framed. With Alexa built-in, encrypted calls, and seamless connectivity to Messenger users on smartphones and tablets, Portal transforms remote communication into an immersive, hands-free experience. It also offers unique AR storytime and shared music features, making it ideal for families and professionals seeking effortless, high-quality video interactions.

## Description

Connecting through Portal feels like being in the same room, even when you’re far apart. 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. With Alexa Built-in, you can access thousands of Alexa skills hands-free. And you can make video calls to and from smartphones and tablets, so you can stay in touch even if friends and family don't have Portal. Portal also comes with unique experiences like Story Time, which lets you read along to well-loved stories with fun animation and augmented reality effects. And with Portal you can enjoy music, videos, news, games, and more from Spotify, Pandora, heart Radio, YouTube, CNN, and the Food Network. There is no monthly fee, Portal just needs to stay connected to a Wi-Fi network and AC power.

Review: Great to use when you are far away from family! - Super easy to use and set up. My 85 year old grandfather who has never used facebook before or a laptop, ipad, smartphone or anything finds it easy to use! We did have to create him a facebook account to use this, but thats all the account is used for. Picture quality is amazing and it makes living so far away from family so much better! Only downside is it really isn't mobile. It has to be plugged in at all times to use, and there isn't a way to use a portable charger with it. You can chat with up to 6 people at a time which is nice and it really does follow you and zoom in and out when more people join in the chat. Great product!
Review: Excellent to keep connected.... - This has proved to be an excellent way to keep members of my family connected (including the elderly). A video chat is so far superior than a voice chat for "being there" and my elderly mom loves that she can see three of her kids that are all in different parts of the country at once. Certainly being a a Facebook device comes with a certain amount of potential privacy baggage but to that I'd suggest that's at least partly a matter of personal responsibility. If you don't want people to know things about you, don't put it on Facebook. And to those who give the device low ratings because "It's only a video chat device", how can you blame the device or the manufacturer for that? That's all the Facebook claimed it to be. If you were expecting more, that's on you. It's like giving your car a low rating because "it only lets me drive on the road, I can't fly with it!!!". It would be entirely different if the vendor made claims that weren't true. The device is super easy to set up, the audio and video quality are fantastic. The fact that the camera automatically moves around to follow you is also very cool. And if you're afraid the thing is spying on your when you're not using it, turn it off!

## Features

- Move and talk freely with Smart Camera: With Smart Camera, you don’t have to worry about being out of frame. Whether you’re moving around the kitchen, prepping dinner or chasing the kids through the living room, Smart Camera adjusts to follow the action. And as more people enter a room, Smart Camera automatically widens to keep everyone in view, so you don’t miss a moment
- Private by design: Facebook doesn't listen to, view or keep the contents of your Portal video calls. Calls on Portal are encrypted, so conversations stay between you and those you're calling. You can also completely disable the camera and microphone with a single tap, or block the camera lens with the camera cover provided
- Connect with friends, even if they don't have Portal: Easily call friends and family on Messenger — calls can be made seamlessly to and from smartphones and tablets. And you can bring up to six other people into a group call
- Alexa built-in: Portal has Alexa built-in, so you can ask a question, set a timer, add items to your shopping list, control your smart home or more. Just ask
- Experience more together: With Portal, story time will never be the same. With music, animation and augmented reality effects, Portal lets you become some of your children’s favorite characters as you read along to well-loved stories. And if friends or family also have Portal, you can listen to your favorite music together as if you were in the same room, without delays or feedback
- Stay close with Superframe: When you’re not in a call, Portal can display your Facebook photos and videos. You can also see when your closest contacts are available to connect, and get birthday reminders
- Active Facebook account required for product use

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07HG62QQZ |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Battery Average Life | 0.01 Hours |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Power | 4.9 Watts |
| Best Sellers Rank | #636 in Computer Input Devices |
| Brand | Portal |
| Built-In Media | Device, Camera Cover, Power Adapter, Quick Start Guide |
| Camera Description | Front |
| Cellular Technology | 2G |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | AR Accessories, Charging Accessories |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,868 Reviews |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1 |
| Display Type | LED |
| Frame Rate | Variable |
| Generation | 1st Generation |
| Graphics Coprocessor | 2 |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Human-Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Item Type Name | Portal Black (899-00018C-10) |
| Item Weight | 2.7 Pounds |
| Lithium-Battery Energy Content | 4.9 Watt Hours |
| Manufacturer | Facebook |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| Model Name | 899-00018C-10 |
| Model Number | 899-00018C-10 |
| Native Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Operating System | Portal |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Low Light |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 12 MP |
| Processor Brand | Qualcomm |
| Screen Size | 10.1 Inches |
| Sensor Type | Photo Sensor |
| Specific Uses For Product | business, personal |
| Supported Audio Format | MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC |
| Total Usb Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 810387030046 |
| Video Capture Resolution | HD 720p |
| Warranty Description | Warranty covers defects and malfunctions in the new Facebook Technologies product(s) it accompanies (the “Product”). This limited Warranty continues for one (1) year from the date of purchase or delivery of the Product, whichever is later (the “Warranty Period”) |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11g |
| Wireless Technology | Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Portal
- **Display Resolution Maximum:** 1
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 16 GB
- **Model Name:** 899-00018C-10
- **Screen Size:** 10.1 Inches

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great to use when you are far away from family!
*by A***R on June 21, 2019*

Super easy to use and set up. My 85 year old grandfather who has never used facebook before or a laptop, ipad, smartphone or anything finds it easy to use! We did have to create him a facebook account to use this, but thats all the account is used for. Picture quality is amazing and it makes living so far away from family so much better! Only downside is it really isn't mobile. It has to be plugged in at all times to use, and there isn't a way to use a portable charger with it. You can chat with up to 6 people at a time which is nice and it really does follow you and zoom in and out when more people join in the chat. Great product!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent to keep connected....
*by S***T on July 16, 2019*

This has proved to be an excellent way to keep members of my family connected (including the elderly). A video chat is so far superior than a voice chat for "being there" and my elderly mom loves that she can see three of her kids that are all in different parts of the country at once. Certainly being a a Facebook device comes with a certain amount of potential privacy baggage but to that I'd suggest that's at least partly a matter of personal responsibility. If you don't want people to know things about you, don't put it on Facebook. And to those who give the device low ratings because "It's only a video chat device", how can you blame the device or the manufacturer for that? That's all the Facebook claimed it to be. If you were expecting more, that's on you. It's like giving your car a low rating because "it only lets me drive on the road, I can't fly with it!!!". It would be entirely different if the vendor made claims that weren't true. The device is super easy to set up, the audio and video quality are fantastic. The fact that the camera automatically moves around to follow you is also very cool. And if you're afraid the thing is spying on your when you're not using it, turn it off!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ worked good
*by J***N on December 26, 2025*

nice

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-10*