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- Facebook Portal is a family of video-chatting devices with AR features and a smart camera.
- The Portal can make calls through Zoom or other Facebook apps like Messenger and WhatsApp.
- Meta has discontinued the Portal — but you can still buy one.
Meta Portal, formerly called Facebook Portal, is an Alexa-enabled smart device used to video chat with friends and family. The Portal is like a dedicated video phone with futuristic flare.
It's equipped with a high-quality camera and movement-tracking software that follows your movements. Sensitive mics pick up the detail in your voice, and its speakers provide high-quality audio. No microphone and headphone combo is necessary.