I already had the Portal mini, but I wanted the Go version so I could use it to do laundry, check on supper, and other things. I adore it to the core. Although I kind of wish it wasn't because I'm worried about how it will deteriorate with time, the exterior is extremely attractive. It looks like grey fabric. My power is still at 60% after numerous lengthy video conferences today—that was approximately four hours of nonstop talking. What's really essential to me is that you can still turn off your microphone and close your camera. My relatives in England want one because I have boasted about it so much, but supposedly they aren't producing any more. Therefore, don't hesitate to get it if you desire it. My kid sat at her place setting at the table over Christmas. We were on our portal go, while she was on hers. She was able to come to supper with us. It was fantastic ❤️ Far superior to using our phone. Our phones can take calls and receive texts in addition to having a larger screen. How I adore the Portal!

Numerous reviews I've read claim that grandparents can't have drop-in access. It took some work, but I managed to pull this off. I put up zoom on this device first. I then created a brand-new Zoom account for this device alone, complete with a special login and password. I used my computer to log into the account. For part of this, a computer with installed software is required. Although it's a little tedious, you can access advanced options directly by visiting the Zoom website instead of using the app. You will need to add or change contacts somewhere else because "advanced settings" and "contacts" are not located in the same place. If you are already familiar with using zoom on a computer, switching between them is simpler than using other methods. Then I went on Zoom and added both my friends' and my own accounts to the device's contact/friends list. I then had to access my computer's zoom settings, down to the advanced options at the bottom, and click that to be taken to the zoom website where I could see the advanced account settings. I employ

I tested this device with ESPHome using a basic (basically blank) configuration when I first bought it a few months back. I set it aside since it worked. I flashed the example configuration file after learning that ESPHome had a configuration that utilized the camera. Mistakes. Eventually, after learning that the WiFi web server and Arduino camera examples also threw issues, I got in touch with Freenove. In response, Freenove provided some very helpful debugging tips. Unfortunately, the issues pointed to a hardware memory problem that I had overlooked at first because the applications weren't big enough. The purchase date was a few months past SmartMore's 30-day warranty period, which worried me. A replacement from Freenove—along with tracking information—arrived quite fast. Replacement functions flawlessly. This board may be utilized by people with varying levels of competence thanks to ESPHome support. Here are the necessary components for this board from my yaml configuration file to help others with ESPHome and Home Assistant integration.