It's cheaper than an electronic picture frame - but has so many more functions - including showing your pictures. My grandfather unexpectedly went into hospice and passed away while my region was locked down due to Covid19 at age 87. With a physical camera shutter and a microphone mute button, you have complete control over your privacy settings.

I got the Facebook Portal 2nd generation and I don’t like it nearly as well as the first generation. Become some of your children’s favorite storybook characters with Story Time, where well-loved tales come to life with music, animation and immersive effects. Portal’s simple privacy settings mean you can easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the lens with the camera cover. Simply ask Alexa to play your favorite music, control your smart home devices, check the weather, set reminders, and so much more. More like a digital frame that also does video chatting and plays music apps like pandora and spotify.Currently pursuing his Master's, Ege is your definitive source on everything from the latest triple-A titles to high-end smartphones. The spotify integration is very limited, I wish I could use the touch screen like an app to select my playlist instead of doing everything by voice. This device has been brilliant for connecting me to young children in my family who I haven’t been able to see over lockdown.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Designed for the home; With a sleek picture frame design, quick setup and intuitive voice and touchscreen controls, Portal fits easily and seamlessly into your home.

They mention that it's great for their kids and that they can play music and mess about with photos. With its cutting-edge 10-inch display and a host of intelligent features, the Meta Portal is designed to bring you closer to the people who matter most, no matter where they are in the world. The device also lacks easy access to streaming services like YouTube and has a somewhat cumbersome design. But again, limited application support has me not using this very often to justify recommending to others, especially since they're all being discontinued.