And it turns your tv into a video calling. Device the portal itself has a 12.5 megapixel camera on the front as well as a cover that can slide over the lens. If you don't quite trust facebook.

Portal TV is the only device you can stream content on. Portal TV lets you watch shows and video content via the company's video-on-demand service, Facebook Watch. You can watch these in tandem with a call so you and the person you're speaking to can comment on them.

Ultimately, the decision to pull the plug came because executives didn't see a path to the Portal becoming a massive business (instead of just a nice business), and with shifting priorities at Meta, it didn't make the cut. “We're super sad about it,” Bosworth said.

With all other models, slide the button on the top of the device to the left to turn off the camera and microphone. If you see a red light, it means the Portal is in Privacy Mode.

You can make and receive calls: To and from Facebook friends and WhatsApp contacts of connected accounts. Using Messenger Rooms.

How to add or remove your WhatsApp account from Portal

1. On your Portal, tap or select Apps > Settings > Profiles.
2. Tap or select your name, then enter your passcode.
3. Tap or select Connect WhatsApp.
4. On your Portal, tap or select the checkbox By checking, you agree to receive messages from Portal on WhatsApp.

To call a WhatsApp contact on Portal, you must have WhatsApp open or running in the background on your mobile phone. On your Portal, tap or select All Contacts or Contacts > WhatsApp. You need to make at least one call for All Contacts to appear. Furthermore, All Contacts is unavailable on Portal TV.

Tap Connect WhatsApp. You may be asked to confirm your login to make changes. Tap the box next to By ticking, you agree to receive messages from Portal on WhatsApp, then tap Continue. Tap Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

You can make and receive calls: To and from Facebook friends and WhatsApp contacts of connected accounts. Using Messenger Rooms.

Red light: A red light indicates when both the camera and microphone are off.

A red light on the front of your Meta Portal will indicate when the microphone and camera are turned off. You can also use the included camera cover to block your Meta Portal camera when you're not using the camera.

$19 billion Facebook, now called Meta, acquired WhatsApp for a historic $19 billion in 2014.