Yes, you can get paid to watch TV!
Even though I’m not the most prolific TV watcher, I do like my occasional TV shows, and I’ve figured out a way to get paid while watching TV – and you can too!
Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below and I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post at no additional cost to you.
For the record, figure that you are not going to get rich with this particular side hustle.
Think of it as getting paid for doing something you already do.
Participating in focus groups and taking online surveys is a part of my multiple streams of income/side hustle strategy that I’ve been doing for years, so this offer was right in line with my goals.
I participate in focus groups with Schlesinger Group, and I was recruited to become a member of the TVision viewership panel (their client).
The optional information meeting was on a Sunday afternoon for an hour and gave a bonus of $25.
It was easy money, as I stopped in for the information session on my way to run some errands.
How does it work?
After the information session, I made an appointment for one of their contracted service persons to come out for an install of the TV devices that measure my viewing time.
The set up took less than an hour.
A small box device, which transmits data back to the company, was installed in my home, along with a logitech webcam that detects my eye movement when watching TV.
The devices measure how I watch TV: what shows, programs, length of time, etc.
Each month, I receive the following “Cha-ching” message that my monies are available.
My compensation is $40 a month, and it can be requested via a Visa card ($3.00 charge) or a multitude of different gift cards.
So far, I’ve only chosen the Amazon gift card.
After selecting the card, I receive a code that I use to add to my Amazon gift card balance….really easy!
Below is a copy of one of the emails I receive each month:
I know some of you may be thinking…” Only $40? “
It has worked out wonderfully for me.
Each month I transfer the amount (as explained above) to my Amazon account, along with some gift cards I’ve received as presents and a couple of other Amazon survey cards received.
After a few months, I was able to purchase an Olympus camera that I’ve had my eye on for quite a while – for $109 out of pocket, instead of the retail and tax price of $649.
If I had waited one more month, I would have been able to get the camera kit for $0, as I have another TV watching payment coming and another $200 survey in two weeks.
However, I have a couple of projects coming up and wanted to use the video capability of this camera, so I chose to get it at the $109 price. Still not a bad deal at all!
I was also able to save on the camera because I have the Honey app on my browser, which automatically searches for a lower price.
In this instance, I saved about $59 including $0 shipping, handling, and taxes.
If you’ve never used the Honey app, it’s free to install and saves you a ton of time looking for a discount code for orders you place.
How You Can Get Paid To Watch TV & Videos Too!
Swagbucks – Get rewarded with Swagbucks by not only responding to surveys, but you can also get paid to watch entertaining videos and accumulate Swagbucks that you can trade-in for gift cards or PayPal cash.
Schlesinger Group – (Market Research Company) – Check their Facebook page to see if there are any upcoming focus groups in your area you may be eligible for.
I’ve done a number of focus groups with them and they pay well.
According to Wikipedia, Schlesinger Group has 15 offices across key research markets in the United States and 10 in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Spain.
Netflix – Do you enjoy binge-watching NetFlix? Keep an eye on their job board for a Tagger position or Editorial Analyst.
A Tagger watches NetFlix and categorizes films. You can also watch Netflix through Swagbucks to earn gift cards.
Now it’s your turn to share.
What ways have you found for making a little side change while watching TV?
Share it with us in the comment box below.
Ig I got the time to watch 10+ hours a day how much can I make a week? Also I got question can I install the tvvision and also a tablet to watch Netflix?