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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandFacebook Portal
MPNLW94NS
UPC0810387030411, 0810387030435
ModelPortal TV
eBay Product ID (ePID)13035743706
Product Key Features
Smart Home CompatibilityAlexa
ColourBlack
TypeSmart Speaker
ConnectivityBluetooth
Additional Product Features
Manufacturer ColourBlack
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 02 Mar, 2022Top favourable review
Portal TV
Have had a mini portal ,since lockdown March 2020 ,to keep in contact with the family . It has been invaluable but was still a small screen . Saw the Portal TV on eBay at a fantastic price and went for it. Fantastic to have a large picture to view and no need to squeeze in front of a small screen camera to be seen! Highly recommend this item.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 Mar, 2025Top critical review
Portal Video
When unboxed it was like a new machine however not being a new product it took a long while to set it up. There is no way just using the instructions that came with it to set it up or change user. I had to go on line to find out how to return the machine to the factory settings. Once that was done the set up proved to be quite easy. It would have been much simpler if a good set of instructions came with the unit.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Jun, 2020
The Future of Video Calling
I clicked no, to is it good value but that is a marginal opinion, I would not say it is bad value. The product is compact, well designed and stylish. it is easy to set up, but takes a bit of time, as it will update not only it's own software, but also that of the accompanying remote control once you have connected it to your router. Speaking of the remote it is refreshingly small and simple. I like that it connects to the Facebook messenger group, i.e. also WhatsApp and Instagram. It is very easy to use, both to call and accept calls. I liked that calling includes voice control, which is surely the future. The integrated Alexa is a bonus, if you have an Amazon account, which I do. The privacy features are there, a camera cover and an ability to disable the mic at the touch of a button. The smart camera is particularly impressive, zooming in and out as people leave or enter the room and conversation and following you if you move around. Connection to the TV sets this product apart from other portal products and tablet d-vices or phones for messaging as the picture can be big enough to be a distance from the screen, gone are the selfie types of pictures meaning a more natural conversation as if you are physically present - this is the future. one of our first calls was a 2 hour call between two families and it was just like a visit, no wonder it sold out during the corona virus lock-down. I very highly recommend it, especially as I suspect it will get regular software updates and new features. The only downside I saw was that with the screen saver being Facebook photos, which is also great, we had to wait for them to start rather than being able to start them by voice or remote command, this should be fixed, and would be easy to do.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Dec, 2021
TV Portal review
Having tried WhatsApp using a mobile phone & Portal device we decided to see if a TV Portal would be suitable for our parents. Setup is easy and just takes 10 minutes if you already have Facebook & WhatsApp account, they just need linking to the device once it is connected to your TV. Navigation of the device is easy using its remote. However I cannot see a way of connecting straight from the device to groups (I assume there is a way, but I have not found it yet). The controls are simple & build quality excellent. I especially like the fact it has a physical shutter to prevent hacking of the camera when you are not using the device. Using the TV screen gives you a wonderful view of the other video participants and the auto focus seems to work well. As Currys had reduced the price to less than the normal Portal, the purchase seemed a no brainer. I would recommend this device if you are happy for it to be in one place only. Also the user needs to be able to at times manually switch the device back to another hdmi port should it not change automatically. Not an issue for us, but those who struggle with all things technical may find this an issue. As a result we will keep this portal rather than give it to my parents who I believe would panic if it did not automatically change back to the digibox.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Jun, 2022
A great device once it has been set up properly.
The Facebook Portal can be very good but it takes ages to set up, and the first time I tried to use it on Zoom, neither the camera or the microphone would work. Because the instructions are online only, it took quite a while to realise what I needed to do, and the second time it was fine, with the camera tracking whoever is speaking at my end of the call. The result is a very professional Zoom meeting for a good-sized group. Certainly good value for money but it helps if the user is IT-literate.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Apr, 2021
Keep in touch
I am totally in awe of my new Portal TV. We’ve had a few quiz nites with the family and it’s been brilliant. The picture quality is outstanding and the way it’s laid out is superb,so easy. This has been one of my best purchases.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 02 Jul, 2020
Best product I've ever bought
Amazing product that makes video calling so easy. Great visuals and audio and so easy to set up. Feels like you are in the room with your loved ones even though they are half way across the worldVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 Jun, 2021
Great videoconf box
Great device to use whilst in lockdown to see our children and grandchildren and now supports zoom for family 'get togethers' all the family now have them - pretty good quality over the internet but can get a bit flaky when the internet is busy. Much better that using a tablet or phone far more relaxed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 Jun, 2020
Portal TV
Bought for my mother {85) who is not very technology minded and a little deaf . It is early days, but she seems to be managing to talk to people using it. The camera is great and gives those receiving a call a great picture that pans the subject. I want one too.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Dec, 2021
Facebook TV portal
Fantastic bit of kit, my granddaughter lives abroad so now I can see the whole family on the big TV screen. Easy to install and to use and I am nearly 60 had no problems. Good value for money, would definitely recommendVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
