WHAT'S A TV PHONE?
Bring your family and friends closer than ever with Biscotti TV Phone.
Biscotti TV Phone delivers a real-life video calling so vivid, it’s like being in the same room. Sleek and small, Biscotti is easy to use for all ages. It even works while you’re watching TV!
Real-Life Picture and Sound
High-Definition camera and microphone captures the whole room, so you can move about freely and include everyone in the conversation.
Easy to Use
Biscotti sits nicely atop your TV and sets up in minutes. You can control it with a simple remote.
Free Calls to Anyone, Anywhere
Call your Biscotti and Google contacts on their TVs, computers, smartphones and tablets.
Ready When You Are
Like your home phone, Biscotti is always ready. No need to schedule calls or wait for your computer to start. You can even receive calls while watching TV.
You’re In Control
You can set Biscotti to automatically answer calls from select contacts and even turn the TV on when you receive a call.
Everything is Included
No computer or phone line is required. If you have Wi-Fi and an HDTV, you’re ready to go!
WHY BISCOTTI?
What makes Biscotti the next best thing to being there? Well if the proof is in the pudding, then this chart is delicious.
| BISCOTTI | Telepresence | Skype on Computer | Smartphones and Tablets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price1 | $199 | $399–$599 | $700 + | $200–$800 |
| High-definition video calls on your TV | FREE | $9.95/month | No | No |
| See and hear the whole room | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| So small, it disappears into the room | Yes | No | No | No |
| Easy to use as a home phone | Yes | No | No | No |
| Call anyone with a Google account2 | Yes | No | No | No |
| No software for family & friends to install | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Works at slower Internet speeds3 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| "Always on" like a home phone | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Receive calls while watching TV | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Can automatically answer calls | Yes | No | No | No |
| Can turn on your TV to receive a call | Yes | No | No | No |
| Components | One Biscotti | Camera + Set-top box | Computer + Webcam + Software | Phone / Tablet + Software |
1. Excludes cost of monitor / TV 2. Inter-network calls requires your contact to have a Google account 3. Min 256 kbps uplink/downlink
REVIEWS
Check out the nice things the news media have said about Biscotti TV Phone!
"Biscotti TV Phone is perfect for Grandparents, Moms, Dads -- really anyone who loves the idea of video calling."
"Biscotti impressed me. It's a fairly powerful system in a small package, easy to install and use, and available at a reasonable price. I liked that there are no recurring monthly service fees to use Biscotti. It seems ideal for family and friends video calls, and might even be useful in small-business settings that want a low-cost tool for an HD video chat."
"A cookie-shaped, easy-to-use, $199 video-conferencing solution is impressive, but wrapping it up in packaging that resembles a mash-up between Apple’s design elegance and Henny Youngman‘s penchants for one-liners is an altogether different level of accomplishment."
Family and friends love Biscotti TV Phone too!
“Ever since we moved to the west coast, we have a really hard time figuring out how to let our kids get to know their grandparents. Biscotti makes it a breeze! Plus the kids can use it themselves without us having to worry”
BETH IN ONTARIO, CA
“My husband and I use to travel all the time, but making the drive to see our grandkids is getting more and more difficult. Now we just turn on the TV and we’re suddenly in the middle of their living room!”
MILDRED IN TOPEKA, KS
“My family is spread out all over the world, traveling is so expensive and infrequent. Biscotti lets me visit with them anytime.”
GLENN IN CHICAGO, IL
“I hardly ever get to see my niece. Now that I have Biscotti, I can see her running around the house in Boston from my living room in Dallas. It was almost as good as an actual visit.”
GAIL IN DALLAS, TX
"I am amazed at how easy Biscotti is to use. Within minutes, I was able to video call with my parents in high-definition. I love the huge picture size. It just makes it so realistic."
KENNETH IN BROOKLINE, MA
TECH DETAILS
What you need to call other Biscotti or any device supporting Google Talk video chat:
HDTV with HDMI Input
Works with high-definition TVs with an HDMI input.
Wi-Fi Internet Connection
1 Mbps upload and download speeds for high-definition video (Minimum of 256 Kbps upload and download speeds).
Optional
Cable or satellite box (to enjoy Biscotti while you are watching TV).
A comfy place to sit (highly recommended).
Technical Specifications:
Size & Weight
Dimensions: 3/4 inches (H) x 5 7/8 inches (W) x 15/16 inches (D)
Weight: 1.5 ounces
Connectivity
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) wireless networking
HDMI with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) support
Camera
High-definition 5 megapixel
Enhanced low-light performance
Digital pan/tilt/zoom
Video & Audio Formats
H.264 video up to 720p high-definition
16 KHz wideband audio
TV and Source Compatibility
Works with high-definition TVs with HDMI.
To use Biscotti while watching TV, connect a source with HDMI output, such as a cable or satellite box, to Biscotti’s HDMI input (optional).
Earth Friendly
ROHS compliant circuit assembly
UL approved enclosure
Recyclable packaging
Level V 110/120VAC to DC external power supply
Interoperability TVs: Biscotti TV phone
Computers: Google Talk, Gmail with Voice and Video Plugin
Tablets and Smartphones: Google Talk
Processor
Dual processor digital media system
Ports & Interfaces
High-definition camera with pan/zoom
High sensitivity microphone
Infrared remote control receiver
Wi-Fi LED status indicator light
HDMI Input
HDMI Output
Power Input
ACCESSORIES
Get the most from your Biscotti with these accessories:
HDMI Cable
In order to display high definition video and interact with your TV, Biscotti needs to be able to talk to your TV in a big way. That conversation happens through this cable, and since good communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship, you’re gonna need one of these that is long enough to reach from your cable or satellite box to Biscotti.
Remote Control
The Biscotti remote is the primary way to interact with your Biscotti. It allows you move up, down, left and right as you navigate the Biscotti interface. The middle button is 'select' and the yellow—or "Biscotti"—button backs out of any screen in the interface or pulls up the Biscotti Bar if you're watching TV. If you lose or break yours or just want another one, you’ve come to the right place.
Power Adapter
Without power, your Biscotti is just beautiful to look at. But with power, Biscotti becomes a teleportation device and family-builder all wrapped up in one sleek little gizmo. We highly recommend using it with a power adapter.
Mount Kit
For the best experience, be sure to use a genuine Biscotti Mount Kit to adhere Biscotti to the top center of your TV.
