---
product_id: 88145296
title: "from Facebook. Smart, Hands-Free Video Calling with Alexa Built-in (Gen 1)"
brand: "portal"
price: "S$403"
currency: SGD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Portal"
url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/88145296-from-facebook-smart-hands-free-video-calling-with-alexa-built
store_origin: SG
region: Singapore
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# 12MP Smart Camera tracks movement Seamless calls to smartphones & tablets Alexa built-in for hands-free control from Facebook. Smart, Hands-Free Video Calling with Alexa Built-in (Gen 1)

**Brand:** portal
**Price:** S$403
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📞 Stay close, even when miles apart — Portal keeps your world connected in smart style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** from Facebook. Smart, Hands-Free Video Calling with Alexa Built-in (Gen 1) by portal
- **How much does it cost?** S$403 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/88145296-from-facebook-smart-hands-free-video-calling-with-alexa-built)

## 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:** Encrypted calls with one-tap camera & mic disable plus physical lens cover—your conversations stay yours.
- • **Stay in Frame, Always:** Smart Camera auto-adjusts & zooms to keep everyone perfectly visible—never miss a moment, even on the move.
- • **Connect Beyond Devices:** Call up to 7 people across Portal, Messenger, smartphones, and tablets—because your circle should never be limited.
- • **Hands-Free Alexa Power:** Ask, control, shop, and manage your smart home effortlessly with Alexa built right in—multitasking made seamless.
- • **Bring Stories & Music to Life:** Augmented reality storytime and synchronized music sessions create shared experiences that feel truly together.

## Overview

Portal from Facebook is a 10.1-inch smart video calling device featuring a 12MP Smart Camera that automatically tracks and zooms to keep everyone in frame. With Alexa built-in, encrypted calls, and cross-platform connectivity to smartphones and tablets, Portal transforms remote communication into immersive, hands-free experiences. Its unique Story Time and shared music features foster genuine connection, making it an essential hub for modern families and professionals alike.

## 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: An absolute must to keep in touch with the grandkids! - Bought this as an xmas gift for the wife and one for our son & daughter in law who live across the country. Best money I've spent in a while. They both love it. Used to video chat once or twice a week via phone to stay in touch and see the 1 1/2yr old grandson. Needless to say the phone version sucks because half the time you're looking at the ceiling or the floor. Now we video chat 5-6 times a week every night at bath time. We have ours set up on the coffee table and they set theirs up across the bathroom on the counter. So now every night its "let's go take your bath and call grandma ". We like that it auto focuses on whoever is in the room. It stays focused on the grandson as he plays in the tub but automatically zooms out to add the daughter in law in the video also if she starts talking or steps further into the room. Also not to bulky to take along if we go out to visit other family close by or if we go overnight someplace. Just plug it in and connect to the wifi and wait for the call. Now we're a part of his every day life even though they're 1400 miles away. I personally not one for all this new tech crap, but being able to see and talk to the grandbaby and family every day is well worth the investment. Plus it's easy enough I can operate it without any help.

## 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 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 0.01 Hours |
| Batteries | 1 CR5 batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #574 in Computer Input Devices |
| Brand | Portal |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,867) |
| Date First Available | October 8, 2018 |
| Graphics Coprocessor | 2 |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.84 x 3.68 x 8.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.68 pounds |
| Item model number | 899-00018C-10 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1 |
| Operating System | Portal |
| Processor Brand | Qualcomm |
| Product Dimensions | 9.84 x 3.68 x 8.2 inches |
| Rear Webcam Resolution | 12 MP |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Series | 899-00018C-10 |
| Standing screen display size | 10.1 Inches |
| Wireless Type | 802.11g |

## 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute must to keep in touch with the grandkids!
*by T***B on March 17, 2019*

Bought this as an xmas gift for the wife and one for our son & daughter in law who live across the country. Best money I've spent in a while. They both love it. Used to video chat once or twice a week via phone to stay in touch and see the 1 1/2yr old grandson. Needless to say the phone version sucks because half the time you're looking at the ceiling or the floor. Now we video chat 5-6 times a week every night at bath time. We have ours set up on the coffee table and they set theirs up across the bathroom on the counter. So now every night its "let's go take your bath and call grandma ". We like that it auto focuses on whoever is in the room. It stays focused on the grandson as he plays in the tub but automatically zooms out to add the daughter in law in the video also if she starts talking or steps further into the room. Also not to bulky to take along if we go out to visit other family close by or if we go overnight someplace. Just plug it in and connect to the wifi and wait for the call. Now we're a part of his every day life even though they're 1400 miles away. I personally not one for all this new tech crap, but being able to see and talk to the grandbaby and family every day is well worth the investment. Plus it's easy enough I can operate it without any help.

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

nice

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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*