Facebook Portal TV Launched in Nepal: Video Calls, Co-watch Feature & More
Genese Solution has launched the Facebook Portal TV in Nepal. It’s basically a clip-on camera for video calling, AR gaming, and content co-watching for your Television.
Portal TV connects to your TV via HDMI cable and it lets you hang out with your friend on Facebook/Whatsapp on your home’s biggest screen. Facebook Portal TV price in Nepal is Rs. 44,000 and you can buy the device via Genese Solution.
Except for video calls on Facebook and WhatsApp, it has a co-view feature on Facebook Watch as well. Let’s see what else it has to offer!
Facebook Portal TV Specifications
- Dimension:1.25" h x 7.5" w x 2.25" d
- Camera: 12.5MP, 120° Field of View
- Microphone: 8-mic Array
- Supported Video Calls: Messenger, WhatsApp
- Smart Assistant: Alexa
- Security: Camera Shutter, Mic, and Camera disable button, Encrypted calls
- Input: Remote
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
Facebook Portal TV Price in Nepal: Rs. 44,000
Facebook Portal TV Overview
The set-top box-like device can be easily set up on top or below the television. The device has a 12.5MP AI smart camera, 8 array microphone with built-in Alexa voice assistance.
Along with the device, it comes with a power adapter, a remote, a built-in privacy shutter, and a stand.
This device can turn most television with HDMI connection into a video chat device. This device will let you video call on WhatsApp and Messenger. For group chats, it allows up to 3 people in WhatsApp and Seven people in Messenger.
And if you video call between two Portal TVs you can use the new Watch Together feature to co-watch Facebook Watch videos while you’re video chatting over picture-in-picture.
Furthermore, the Netflix and Amazon Prime app comes built-in from which you can stream movies and series. And, you can enjoy the stream with your family in a theatre-like experience.
Except that, you get to play with AR for face filters and use Story Time to bring your children’s favorite stories to life with music, animation, and AR effects.
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While you’re not in a call, Portal displays photos from Facebook, Instagram, and your phone. For privacy, you can easily disable the camera and microphone. On top of that, the video calls are always encrypted.
Facebook Portal TV Price in Nepal and Availability
Facebook Portal TV price in Nepal is Rs. 44,000 which is the same as the price of Amazon India. It comes with 6 months of warranty on products along with the necessary support features.
The company has made sure that it will include “Integrated Privacy” features. The device is now available to buy via Genese Solution.
Also, watch our Infinix Note 8i unboxing and review video in Nepali.
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Originally published at https://www.amritsparsha.com on February 21, 2021.
