I wish it demonstrated receiving a call. In thinking about purchasing for my elderly friend, I need to see a demonstration to know if it is intuitive enough to use for someone whose never owned a smart device or computer.
I agree. I bought a portal for my mom, who lives several states away. She's completely illiterate when it comes to using any modern device or the internet. I'd like to know what she should do if I call her.
I saved this video and used it when it first got mine a couple of years ago but now I have a question. How to I stop the screen saver photos showing? I just want to see my grandkids photos that I put in. Thank you.
Will this work for someone without wifi or internet can I call them through facebook and they receive the call without having wifi or internet or will the devices not work without?
This was great video, but mine is in tutorial mode and I've looked everywhere it lets me too no avail. Also I cannot manage the sound for incoming calls so I miss most of my calls could you or someone help me to get this under control.😊
How do you get photos into the slideshow or super frame? I can get Instagram photos but not Facebook or personal photos. Also it only transitions every 15 seconds at it’s quickest
Hello! All I want to do is set up so my mom can browse Facebook. Is there a way to download the Facebook app. I think it absurd to create a FB portal and not be able to browse Facebook or other family profiles. Thank you for your video. It is helpful for other things.
You prolly dont care but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can stream all the new movies on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my girlfriend recently =)
My brother and I were just using his new mini portal. He called me on it and I can get it on my Facebook messenger or chat. We could still watch a movie or whatever together. Just need to review videos on you tube about it so you know how it works. I love it. you can play games on it also.
my dad has this thing and it was working for a few years but recently most of the "hey portal" commands, such as weather, set a reminder, set a timer, etc. (things he used to do and it worked), result in generic screen with four squares labeled "calling" "cooking" "device controls" "music". if i ask "hey portal, what can i do?" it will give suggestions like "you can say things like start a timer, or what's the time in Beijing" - but when i do it it just goes back to that screen and doesn't fulfill the request at all. i can tell it to make a call and/or navigate the device but it will not answer the general questions like it used to - even the ones it suggests that i ask. the software says it's up-to-date. / =
Great video. My Portal would respond to "Hey Portal, call my phone" and my mobile phone would ring. I used it to find my phone in the house. Now it doesn't, not sure how that function is missing now, but don't know how to get it back.
Thanks for the video. Do you know, is there a way to make your photo slide show the home screen and also disable the touch response feature? I'd like to get this for my Mom who has dementia and I just want her to be able to make video calls by saying, "Portal, call..." and answer video calls by saying "Portal, answer call." Aside from that, having the date, time, and photo slide show is all that is needed. In fact, having any additional apps and access to them would be problem. And swiping back and forth to make calls is not possible for her. Thanks!
Thats great video. Question is it any kind of way to get better sound on your portal going Facebook live like a connection to your DJ controller like iRig I have good quality but it sounds like in a hall
Hi. Thanks for the great vid. Please could you (or anyone who owns a portal, (10 ideally, but it probably doesn't make a difference)) do me a favour and tell me what DC voltage and current the AC power adapter provides. I want to make a battery pack so that the portal can 'roam' around my house, but want to be sure i can do it before I buy the stuff. Thanks in advance.
Hi we tried to add whatsapp to my moms portal and we lost all her contacts & the messenger app as well. How do i get that back? Also can you have the two apps together on the portal
Getting this for my 90 year old mother so she can see family and friends particularly during this COVID19 pandemic. Can you only use the Portal to MAKE calls? Can you also RECEIVE calls from others who have a FB or WhatsApp account or other appropriate account?
I was wondering if you had any idea why I can only use zoom on the portal in the browser mode, not the installed app and why I never have sound at that time. I have tried this with about 3 main meeting with family and business oriented. Sometimes I receive a message stating to update browser, but when I try it states that everything is up to date. This has taken up so much time and is so confusing.
I don't know much about this device, but I know that Zoom prefers the app. Even on my laptop, it will revert to the app every time. From Zoom directly I was told that their app is constantly updated where as the web interface relies on too many other variables.Hope this helps.
Hi...im from Québec so im not realy good in english i Will try to ask my question the best i can ☺ i give a mini portal to my daughter for christmas , she say to me that when she walk near the portal its open and she see fozzie bear say hello !!!! Does yours portal do this ???
Suddenly yesterday my Portal decided I had to redo the entire set up. The problem is I neither have nor want a Facebook account. I have used the Portal via WhatsApp. For some reason the Portal is demanding I use a Facebook account to sign on. Neither WhatsApp nor anything else is offered. What am I doing wrong?
@@urbanprojectz I use my WhatsApp account for the Portal. I can explain why, but the following morning after my desperate post, the Portal allowed me to sign in with WhatsApp and everything is back to normal.
My portal is black and does not have the same buttons. I have tried the add contacts button, but it does nothing. My call Demo button does nothing. The call people does nothing. I tried connecting bluetooth and nothing. happens. So at this time, it is useless!
I wish it demonstrated receiving a call. In thinking about purchasing for my elderly friend, I need to see a demonstration to know if it is intuitive enough to use for someone whose never owned a smart device or computer.
I agree. I bought a portal for my mom, who lives several states away. She's completely illiterate when it comes to using any modern device or the internet. I'd like to know what she should do if I call her.
Good
I came here for the same information. Having trouble finding any videos that show this device in action in real life.
I saved this video and used it when it first got mine a couple of years ago but now I have a question. How to I stop the screen saver photos showing? I just want to see my grandkids photos that I put in.
Thank you.
Hello, could it connect to bluetooth earphones like airpod? thanks
Can it be used like Ipad tablet? Or is it just hub?
Will this work for someone without wifi or internet can I call them through facebook and they receive the call without having wifi or internet or will the devices not work without?
You should watch a video on audio recording for beginners
Are these still able to be used now that Facebook has changed to Meta?
Bro can you make a video on what is the use of the type C slot in the back of the portal pls bro
How do you get all your stations back.
All my pandora music has disappeared
Can you tell me how I can take off my passcode on my portal?
Do you have to have facebook as my mother has what's app and i can't go and set it up for her in look down ?
You can use both apps
Does It Work With Zoom Chat?
This was great video, but mine is in tutorial mode and I've looked everywhere it lets me too no avail. Also I cannot manage the sound for incoming calls so I miss most of my calls could you or someone help me to get this under control.😊
Can you put photos from your phone on the portal?
How do you get photos into the slideshow or super frame? I can get Instagram photos but not Facebook or personal photos. Also it only transitions every 15 seconds at it’s quickest
Hello! All I want to do is set up so my mom can browse Facebook. Is there a way to download the Facebook app. I think it absurd to create a FB portal and not be able to browse Facebook or other family profiles.
Thank you for your video. It is helpful for other things.
Can I cast Portal's screen to my Android TV?
Had no idea about how it worked, so thank you for your help.
You prolly dont care but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can stream all the new movies on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my girlfriend recently =)
@Kristopher Angel yea, have been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :D
@Kristopher Angel Yea, I've been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself :D
@Kristopher Angel definitely, been using instaflixxer for years myself =)
How do you turn it on 🤷♀️
Hi! You said in your video you can use a “video” as a screen saver not just photos, how can I do that?
Having trouble with Alexa it was fine yesterday now it says it can't connect
How can I change my screen from private photos to landscapes, thanks
Do you know if this works with Google
Does the receiver of the call also need a portal device?
My brother and I were just using his new mini portal. He called me on it and I can get it on my Facebook messenger or chat. We could still watch a movie or whatever together. Just need to review videos on you tube about it so you know how it works. I love it. you can play games on it also.
Thanks pal. Good job
how to i set it up
Can you tell how to send photos from phone to portal
Setting up portal is a nightmare... Workplace? Went can't I log in normally etc .I'm stuck at an 8 digit code
my dad has this thing and it was working for a few years but recently most of the "hey portal" commands, such as weather, set a reminder, set a timer, etc. (things he used to do and it worked), result in generic screen with four squares labeled "calling" "cooking" "device controls" "music". if i ask "hey portal, what can i do?" it will give suggestions like "you can say things like start a timer, or what's the time in Beijing" - but when i do it it just goes back to that screen and doesn't fulfill the request at all.
i can tell it to make a call and/or navigate the device but it will not answer the general questions like it used to - even the ones it suggests that i ask. the software says it's up-to-date. / =
Thank you! The helped me learn how to use my portal.
Good
How can I use portal with my TV.?
How can I get technical support?
What about saving a "what's app" group as a favorite on the Portal? Can that be done?
Probably
What kind of help is “probably”? You should have just STFU.
Great video. My Portal would respond to "Hey Portal, call my phone" and my mobile phone would ring. I used it to find my phone in the house. Now it doesn't, not sure how that function is missing now, but don't know how to get it back.
You can’t add amazon prime app? Or amazon app? Will it link with your Alexa app
Can I delete any of those apps from the home screen?
How do you completely disconnect with portal to put back in box or store away when not in use? I can't seem to disconnect the plug-in/stand.
I believe you have to twist the kickstand for it to come off.
have a forien language. how do i get to english only
How can i talk to Portal
Thanks for the video. Do you know, is there a way to make your photo slide show the home screen and also disable the touch response feature? I'd like to get this for my Mom who has dementia and I just want her to be able to make video calls by saying, "Portal, call..." and answer video calls by saying "Portal, answer call." Aside from that, having the date, time, and photo slide show is all that is needed. In fact, having any additional apps and access to them would be problem. And swiping back and forth to make calls is not possible for her. Thanks!
Did you fimd out uf its possible to just have a photo slide constantly on? X
Thats great video. Question is it any kind of way to get better sound on your portal going Facebook live like a connection to your DJ controller like iRig I have good quality but it sounds like in a hall
Excellent video.
Hi. Thanks for the great vid. Please could you (or anyone who owns a portal, (10 ideally, but it probably doesn't make a difference)) do me a favour and tell me what DC voltage and current the AC power adapter provides. I want to make a battery pack so that the portal can 'roam' around my house, but want to be sure i can do it before I buy the stuff. Thanks in advance.
Can I add my ADT home security app to my portal?
Do both parties have to have portal?
No. The other party can download the Facebook messenger app.
Hi we tried to add whatsapp to my moms portal and we lost all her contacts & the messenger app as well. How do i get that back? Also can you have the two apps together on the portal
Can you add calm app to portal?
Can I connect it to my Samsung Tab A6 to a portal or does it have to be another portal
You can connect it via bluetooth for playing music.
Getting this for my 90 year old mother so she can see family and friends particularly during this COVID19 pandemic. Can you only use the Portal to MAKE calls? Can you also RECEIVE calls from others who have a FB or WhatsApp account or other appropriate account?
Yes you can receive calls from fb
@@TechMadeEasyNow Thank you. I love your videos. Your name is appropriate - Tech Made EASY :)
When l receive incoming call my picture is not visible.please help
Portal used show the time when I wasn't talking. What happened?
how to power down? just unplug the power supply?
strange, I don't like leaving stuff on. large parasitic draw, privacy issues.
Well done, thx
How do I shut off voice activation ? Lady talking on portal 2?
So I have to initiate the video using the portal? Others can't call me on video messenger?
If anyone calls you, the portal will ring. And you can answer it.
I was wondering if you had any idea why I can only use zoom on the portal in the browser mode, not the installed app and why I never have sound at that time. I have tried this with about 3 main meeting with family and business oriented. Sometimes I receive a message stating to update browser, but when I try it states that everything is up to date. This has taken up so much time and is so confusing.
I don't know much about this device, but I know that Zoom prefers the app. Even on my laptop, it will revert to the app every time. From Zoom directly I was told that their app is constantly updated where as the web interface relies on too many other variables.Hope this helps.
How do you turn down the incoming ring volume without turning down the talking volume?
Demonstrate calls!
Portal automatically turns off after 30 minutes. How do I adjust this?
Hi...im from Québec so im not realy good in english i Will try to ask my question the best i can ☺ i give a mini portal to my daughter for christmas , she say to me that when she walk near the portal its open and she see fozzie bear say hello !!!! Does yours portal do this ???
No. I wish. That sounds cool lol
Sounds creepy to me 😂
This video was helpful
Suddenly yesterday my Portal decided I had to redo the entire set up. The problem is I neither have nor want a Facebook account. I have used the Portal via WhatsApp. For some reason the Portal is demanding I use a Facebook account to sign on. Neither WhatsApp nor anything else is offered. What am I doing wrong?
Using a portal without a facebook account.
@@urbanprojectz I use my WhatsApp account for the Portal. I can explain why, but the following morning after my desperate post, the Portal allowed me to sign in with WhatsApp and everything is back to normal.
Helpful! Thanks!
My device will not charge any ideas
my portal is not working properly, I cannot swipe, wont let me use the effects ? How can I reset the whole thing ??
Why dont these videos show us how to make and receive calls... I want to buy this for an elderly relative in another country. So frustrating
very informative thank you so much
Never mind!! The Portal healed itself overnight. Connected this morning. All is good.
My portal is black and does not have the same buttons. I have tried the add contacts button, but it does nothing. My call Demo button does nothing. The call people does nothing. I tried connecting bluetooth and nothing. happens. So at this time, it is useless!
Great video‼️
Didn't show how to lock power supply leg
very helpful
How do I send pictures from my IPhone to the portal?
So it just like Alexa app tho
I would buy this from anyone apart from Facebook
Can I install Viber on the Facebook portal ?
No but you can go to the website directly.
116k views with 77 comments and 831 likes....... Mmyeah.... that's plausible
Singing bowls meditating
Can't add my husband's acct please help
Hi
Portal used to show the time of day. What happened?
She's not even big
Great video!