If you like to watch videos online, why not get paid for it?
There are actually several companies out there that will pay you to watch videos and TV.
Visit these sites to start earning money watching videos in your spare time.
Take a look at the sites below to decide what is important to you. Each site has different options, like getting paid in cash, that you can choose from to start making money while watching videos.
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How to Get Paid to Watch Videos
1. Swagbucks
One of the easiest ways to make money online is with Swagbucks. You will earn bucks for watching a variety of videos ranging from the world news, sports highlights, and other themed videos. It’s even possible to get paid to watch videos that are sponsored.
In addition to getting paid to watch videos, you can also make money surfing the web, taking online surveys, and even shopping online.
When you are ready to be paid, you can redeem your bucks for gift cards or PayPal cash. It’s your choice.
2. Inbox Dollars
Inbox Dollars also allows you to make money watching a variety of short videos on a daily basis. As one of the leading Swagbucks alternatives, you will also make money completing surveys, playing online games, performing web searches, and signing up for promotional offers.
You can also get paid each day to open sponsored emails sent from Inbox Dollars. You might also like this Swagbucks alternative because you get paid with cash and earn your first $5 just for signing up. So far, Inbox Dollars members have earned over $57 million in rewards!
3. Perk.tv
Perk is a sister site to Viggle and a better option if you want to make money watching short videos.
Some of the ways you can earn Perk Points include:
- Watching movie and app trailers
- Watching popular videos
- Answering pop quizzes
- Performing web searches on Perk
- Shopping online
- Downloading and trying out new apps
You can redeem Perk Points for cash, gift cards, merchandise, or to donate to charity.
In addition to earning Perk Points, you can also earn Perk Tokens that can be redeemed to enter sweepstakes.
Some of the potential prizes include cash rewards, gift cards, and electronic merchandise including video game consoles.
4. National Consumer Panel
National Consumer Panel is a joint venture between Nielsen and IRi that tracks people’s opinions on a variety of subjects. While NCP is primarily focused on tracking your shopping habits by scanning of products you purchase, they also provide video surveys to collect your opinion for advertising campaigns and product spots.
To get started with NCP, it is best to have an Apple or Android device. If you don’t have a compatible smartphone, National Consumer Panel will also send you a barcode scanner.
5. Watch Netflix
As the most popular subscription video streaming service, Netflix periodically hires “taggers” to watch and tag their programming to provide accurate recommendations to fellow subscribers.
All open positions are posted on the Netflix job board. Tagger positions are not the most financially lucrative and can require long hours. But, if you love to binge-watch content or watch anything Netflix has to offer, this can be a great opportunity.
6. Viggle
Viggle makes it easy to earn money watching your favorite TV shows. All you have to do is “tap the app” when watching TV or streaming on Netflix, Amazon, or Hulu. You will earn one per minute plus any bonuses.
Some shows offer a 10x bonus that allows you to earn 10 points per minute of viewing. To make watching videos fun, Viggle offers in-show games and opportunities to interact with your friends to earn even more points. Viggle will even offer extra points for watching new shows in addition to your current favorites.
To get started watching with Viggle, you will need an Android or Apple device. Points can be redeemed for gift cards, prizes, or cash with a prepaid debit card.
7. Watch YouTube Videos
Another video service that lets you watch a video on just about any topic is YouTube. Paid2YouTube will pay you to watch videos.
You earn money for watching YouTube videos posted on their website. To maximize your earning potential, take the time to rate videos, leave comments, subscribe to YouTube channels, and refer friends to join as well. After earning $10, Paid2YouTube will pay you via PayPal.
8. Nielsen Digital Voice
As many households are cutting the cable TV cord and streaming TV shows and videos online, the methods used to measure TV viewing habits have changed. Nielsen Digital Voice gives you the opportunity to tell the world what you watch on your computer or mobile device by downloading the Nielsen app.
In addition to earning rewards for watching videos, you will also get rewarded for your additional web activity as well.
You will earn rewards and also be entered into the monthly cash prize drawings. Nielsen gives away at least $10,000 each month, and over 400 members win smaller cash prizes. It’s also possible to earn additional rewards for participating in surveys.
9. Nielsen TV Ratings
If you still watch traditional television, you can also make money by becoming a Nielsen family. For decades, “Nielsen families” have been the primary influence for television show ratings as households track which shows they watch.
While this can be an exciting opportunity, participants are chosen at random, and there isn’t an application process. You will need to watch your mailbox for an invitation. If you are selected, they will pay you for your efforts.
Nielsen does invite more families during the “sweeps” season months of February, May, July, and November.
10. Slidejoy
If you enjoy interactive ads on your smartphone, give Slidejoy a try.
Slidejoy will display an ad when you unlock your phone on the passcode screen. Sliding your thumb right will dismiss the ad while sliding left will engage the ad and take you to the advertiser’s website to interact with the ad.
These ads can include watching YouTube videos, browsing the advertiser’s website, activating a digital coupon, or earning Google Play credits. To ensure fairness, you earn the same amount if you interact or dismiss the ad. You can also earn points for referring friends and linking your Facebook account.
For now, Slidejoy is only available on Apple and Android smartphones. They have plans to make Slidejoy tablet-compatible.
11. QuikRewards
Another site that allows you to make money watching videos and completing other online tasks is QuikRewards. Many people from the online community prefer QuikRewards because membership is open to residents of the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
In addition to watching videos, you can also sign up for additional money making opportunities including at least three daily surveys, reading emails, and a daily shopping opportunity that allows you to earn at least 25% cash back. You’re able to redeem points for PayPal cash and gift cards to your favorite restaurants and stores, including Amazon.
12. AppNana
AppNana pays you to download and test different apps. While most apps might pay you to play games, there are non-gaming apps and paid advertisements as well. You will earn “nanas” for each activity completed that you can redeem for Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, and Xbox gift cards.
13. CreationsRewards
CreationsRewards pays you to watch videos and also to shop online, take surveys, explore websites, play trivia games, and refer friends. The earnings opportunities are virtually limitless, and your rewards points can be redeemed for gift cards and PayPal cash. New members can also earn a $5 signup bonus.
14. SendEarnings
SendEarnings is another popular website that pays you for watching videos online along with taking surveys, shopping, redeeming digital coupons, and searching the web. You will get paid in cash and can also earn your first $5 just for signing up.
As a side note, SendEarnings is owned by Inbox Dollars, another site recommended in this article that pays you to watch videos.
Summary
You can get paid to watch videos from almost anywhere. It’s possible to make money from home or by visiting public places. If you have a smartphone, you can also make money on the go as well.
The flexibility of how you can earn money watching videos and movies is what makes this a fun and creative opportunity for anybody.
Have you made money watching television or videos? If so, let me know your experience below.
I think this site is great because it gives people a lot of chances to win what they qualify for.
Thanks, John. We try to help everybody learn about ways to make money doing what they already do online.
Thanks for this great information. Please tell me, which of these online make money by watching and/or sending e-mails that allow Nigerian, and other African, participants?
You can look at the Terms and Conditions of each page, if the site doesn’t tell you, when you try to join.
I want watch video that have paid money commissions, I want earn money commission from video paid money commission
I hope you find several that you like!
Is it right that I can make money by watching ads?
Yep!
Quick Reward and Nana are the best platforms to make money. I would go with them.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
Really?
Yep. This is legit.
I am East African, and I think most of these sites don’t work in my country. Could you tell me if there are any other websites that would work in my country?
You’ll have to look at the terms and conditions of each site.
Hey, all. How can I use Perk TV in the area of Indonesia? Please help me.
It appears you have access to the internet, so if I were you, I would click the link in the article and try signing up. Then you can look on the website to see how to get started.
Josh Pataka,
Nice post. I have never heard of the term theatre checker before. It seems to be interesting. I would like to share my experience in watching videos below.
1. Swagbucks – It is one of my favorites sites. I have made a constant earning every month from the 6 mobile apps of Swagbucks by watching videos.
2. Perk.tv – I used all the apps of the Perk family and have reached the minimum payout. However, they didn’t pay me saying there were some issues even though I replied back. I had no luck!
3. InboxDollars – I guess now they have reduced the amount to watch videos. Still, it is a good option to make money from the InboxDollars TV. The only drawback is their high minimum payout of $30. So, I got paid only once.
4. SlideJoy – I received payment from SlideJoy once. It’s slow earning, but legit.
I’ve yet to explore the other options.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
It is the best way.
Most of us watch videos online, so it’s an easy way to make money!
I used InboxDollars back in college and earned $100 before requesting payment. I received a check for the amount shortly thereafter. I’ve also recently used Swagbucks. My account got suspended for breach of rules, so make sure you read those before utilizing any site. Otherwise, all your hard work could be lost. I plan on giving each of these sites a look.
Thanks for the article.
I am sorry your account got suspended. However, you give some good advice. Hopefully, you won’t get burned like that the next time. 🙂
Quick Reward and Nana are the best platforms to make money. I would go with them.
Thanks for your feedback! 🙂
Wow, this is good and I am interested. But, how do I go about the registration?
You can click on the links within the article and sign up with as many of the companies listed as you want.
Hitbliss has been gone for about four years now.
Thanks for sharing this information so readers will know. We appreciate it!
Thanks. 👏👏👏👏
You’re welcome.
Thanks mate for sharing this informative article. Of course these are the best ways to earn some bucks while watching videos. I’m working on Fiverr and also like to start this kind of earning in my leisure time. I’m very thankful for this guide.
I’m glad we could be of help to you. Good luck with your hustles to make money!
Hi, sir. I’ve read your article for making money, but you ask me which website is best for me. I don’t want to pay any money.
You can sign up for lots of different websites and make money without having to pay anything. If you aren’t sure you want to sign up with them, check out their policies, terms, and conditions links to find out more before signing up.
While watching videos does take time, it’s an easy way to make extra money. Good luck in your money making efforts!
I don’t have a PayPal account. Can you tell me the sites that don’t require one? From Bangladesh. 🙂
Honestly, that is up to each individual site. You would just have to check with each one by going to their site and looking. Many do use PayPal or some other method of electronic payment. Once in a while you will find one that pays by mailing a check. It just depends on what they chose to use as a payment method. Good luck!
Hi,
Thank you for introducing us on how to make money through watching online videos, but I am not sure of the correct way to do it.
Regards, Deepal Rodrigo
Just go to the site you are interested in and it should tell you what to do. I hope you have good luck with a few of them. 🙂
Does it really work?
To find out for yourself, give a few of them a try! You might find a new way to make money. Good luck!
Thanks, sir. I have only 1 question for you: how do I protect my bank account from being suspended by these apps and do I have to give my account number to all of these apps?
To keep your account inside the apps from being suspended, I would carefully read through the Policies, Terms, and Conditions sections of each. That way you can ensure that you follow their rules, which should keep you from getting suspended. As far as giving your account number to them, you should not have to. Most pay through PayPal or some other such platform. Again, check how they pay before signing up if you are concerned. Good luck to you!
They don’t allow users from Asia…That’s sad.
I’m sorry to hear that. Perhaps you could try some other money making avenues. We have tons listed on our website for you to try. Good luck!
Good afternoon. I’m from Nigeria. What apps can you suggest for me to try now that allow anyone to participate thank you.
Well, I would say you could try any of them. However, if you want to be sure they will work in your country, check the policies, terms, and conditions sections of each as well as the FAQ’s. If you don’t get the answers you need, try contacting them directly to ask. I wish you luck!
How will Nielsen Digital Voice do payments? Will they transfer money to PayPal? Please let me know.
The best way to find that out is to go on their website and check out the policies, terms, and conditions. If you do not find the answer there, look for their contact information and ask them directly. Good luck!
Is QuikRewards available in India?
I don’t know without checking their website. That’s where I would start if I were you. If that doesn’t tell you, try contacting them to ask. That way you don’t miss out on an opportunity to make money. Good luck!
I was doing something similar, but they pay with BITCOIN and I never knew my balance in cash. How can I get it?
Since you didn’t say what app this was in I can’t look at the specific app you are speaking about. In general, I would say to look at the policies or terms and conditions for the app you are in. They are usually posted at the bottom of the main page. It should tell you somewhere how to redeem your points, money, or Bitcoin. If you can’t find it, I would look for a contact page to contact them directly and ask how to redeem your bitcoin. Good luck.
Josh Patoka,
With all due respect, Josh, none of the above websites are applicable to me, here in the Caribbean. 😔 The websites that do look promising are only available to residents of a certain country, such as America or another country.
I only recently found out that Netflix is available here in the Caribbean. My only issue is, due to circumstances beyond my control, I am unable to purchase or sign up with Netflix.
To be honest, I’m tired of researching dozens of websites. When I thought that I’d finally found the perfect “get paid to work online from home watching videos”, I found out that they were all scams. 😢😭
That said, I’ve given up looking for such websites.
Thanks so much. I really like this article, but my own question is, which of these sites is most suitable for Nigerians?
You would just have to check the ones you are interested in to see if they will work in your country. Lots of times you can find that information right on the website. Sometimes they have a site map that tells you, or it could be a list. Also, check the policies, terms, and conditions sections. If all of those fail to say, you can always look for their contact information and ask directly. I hope you find one that works for you!
I can’t join this program because my country, Nigeria, is not accepted.
I’m sorry that these sites don’t accept Nigeria. But as an alternative, we do have other posts on our site about different ways you can make money. Check them out to see if there are some that will work for you. Good luck!
This is my first time, but I well try if this is a legit post.
We’re glad you’ve joined us! Yes, do give some of these ideas a try and let us know how you came out! 🙂