Meta Portal - Smart Video Calling for the Home with 10” Touch Screen Display - Black
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Best for video calling
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$167.00
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Meta Portal earns its reputation specifically for video calling, where its auto-framing smart camera that keeps you in frame draws the most praise. High-trust Best Buy verified-purchase reviewers admire the camera quality, intuitive touchscreen and straightforward setup, and on the high-trust r/smarthome subreddit a longtime critic conceded the hardware is "pretty good," with strong speakers and face tracking that even a toddler could operate. Its 4.5-star Amazon average across more than 6,500 reviews backs the calling-first verdict.
What reviewers liked
- Best Buy verified-purchase reviewers praise the auto-framing camera and ease of use
- r/smarthome confirms strong speakers and reliable face tracking
- Strong 4.5-star Amazon average across 6,500+ reviews
Where it falls short
- Meta has discontinued the Portal line, raising long-term support concerns reviewers flag
- r/FacebookPortal members debate whether the device is still worth buying
- Reviewers describe the design as clunky and dated
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Across the reviewers we read, the Meta Portal earns its reputation specifically for video calling, where its auto-framing smart camera that keeps you in frame draws the most praise. High-trust Best Buy verified-purchase reviewers admire the camera quality, intuitive touchscreen and straightforward setup, and on the high-trust r/smarthome subreddit a longtime critic conceded the hardware is "pretty good," with strong speakers and face tracking that even a toddler could operate. Its 4.5-star Amazon average across more than 6,500 reviews backs the calling-first verdict.
The major caveat isn't about hardware quality, it's about longevity: Meta has wound down the Portal line, and r/FacebookPortal threads openly debate whether the device still has a future, with some owners repurposing units into photo-frame kiosks. Reviewers also note the dated, clunky design. For households whose primary goal is reliable, easy video calls today, the consensus is positive; for buyers wanting long-term platform support, that's the open risk.
- A more natural connection. Smart Camera adjusts automatically so you can move freely and stay in frame, while Smart Sound ensures you can easily be heard.
- Call anyone, anywhere. Use apps like Messenger and WhatsApp to connect with friends and family—even if they don’t have a Meta Portal.
- 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.
- Privacy by design. Easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the lens with the camera cover.
Amazon Alexa, echo show 10 does a nice video call. Tracking in and out and around the room. I've only used it to call other Alexa devices.
Other than its clunky, dated looking design, I love it. It is so much easier to access quickly compared to the portal tv which requires me to ...
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