Yes, you read that right. There are websites that will pay you to watch TV.
So, if you are looking for an interesting way to earn extra cash, then this can be what you are looking for.
During my testing of hundreds of free ways to earn online, I’ve come across some great options that will allow you to get paid to watch TV, and wanted to share it as it is one of the easiest ways to earn extra cash I have come across.
Therefore, I’ve decided to make this guide to help you find sites you can join if you want to use this kind of earning opportunity.
All the sites I will be including in this guide are legit and free to join, so, it won’t cost you anything to get started.
I will include a brief summary of each site so you will immediately know which ones are a good fit for you. So, let’s go ahead and get down to business, shall we?
How to choose the right options for you?
Before we talk about the sites you can join to earn from watching TV, let’s talk about how you will be able to choose the right ones for you.
First of all, you should not mind the order of the sites listed below. I didn’t list them in order of priority.
In my opinion, all the sites on the list below present equal opportunities for you. So, the best way to figure out which site/s you should join will mostly depend on your preferences and to a certain extent, the country you live in.
Now, if you want to maximize your earnings from this kind of earning opportunity, I would recommend you join multiple sites so you can gain access to more earning opportunities. The best way to do this is to join one site and if you see that you still have plenty of free time left, then you can join another until you don’t have time to use more sites.
But let me just make it clear. This kind of earning opportunity will not make you rich. That being said, you can still earn a decent amount from the sites you will be joining if you are patient enough.
5 best sites to join to get paid watching TV
As I’ve mentioned earlier, the sites that will be included on this list are sites that I have used and tested myself. So, the information I will be providing will be based on my actual experiences.
And as explained above, these sites are free to join. You just need to invest a bit of time and some effort to earn from these sites. I will keep updating this list if I find more sites that will allow you to get paid to watch TV.
So, make sure to bookmark this page and check on it from time to time for new opportunities.
#1 – Media Rewards
Media Rewards is a Get-Paid-To (GPT) app that will reward you for letting their app gather data about your TV watching and radio listening habits.
It’s a mobile app that will run in the background and then you can watch TV shows on any device. Then, what will happen is, the app will “listen” to what you are watching. That’s basically how the app works.
Once the app is installed on your mobile device, you just need to make sure you have your mobile device with you and the app is running in the background and it will track your viewing habits.
It won’t eat up your battery life though, so it’s not a hassle to use. At the end of the month, Media Rewards will calculate the score you’ve earned and enter you into the appropriate prize draw depending on the score you’ve earned.
The prize you can win will depend on the country you live in, and it can change from month to month. But I have seen winners getting up to $1,000/£1,000 which is a great prize. It also offers other ways to earn like paid surveys, but you will only earn gift cards from this kind of opportunity.
The app is only available for people who live in the US, UK, Australia, India, and Mexico.
#2 – Netflix tagger
This opportunity is probably the highest-paying option on this list. But I do have to warn you, it’s not easy to get into this kind of opportunity.
Let me explain how being a Netflix tagger works. If you get accepted as a Netflix tagger, you will be asked to watch their shows and tag them according to the guidelines they’ve provided you. The job is relatively easy to do.
The problem is how to get accepted as one of their taggers. This is because there are many people interested in this position, so you will have plenty of competition during the application process. The position is also not available all the time, so you will need to keep an eye out for it on their Netflix Jobs website.
#3 – Swagbucks
Swagbucks is one of the most popular GPT sites around. And the reason why it is very popular is it provides plenty of ways for you to earn.
But the reason why I’ve included this site on this list is that they have an app called Swagbucks TV that lets you watch your favorite shows, movies, and trailers, and earn rewards at the same time. Then, you can use the rewards you’ve earned to redeem various gift cards or convert them to cash via PayPal. Their payout threshold is only $5, so you can withdraw your earnings relatively quickly.
Just be aware that this opportunity is not available in all countries. The best way to find out if Swagbucks TV is available in your country is to check if you can download it from the Google app store because it is not available for iOS devices.
#4 – VolKno
VolKno is a GPT site that was created so you can tell content creators what you like and dislike. You're technically not watching TV, but you'll still be watching videos to earn, which, in my opinion, is essentially the same thing.
You can exchange the rewards you’ve earned for Amazon gift cards. You'll need to earn at least $5 to redeem a reward from the site.
It is only available for residents in the US, so if you don’t live in the US, this is not for you.
#5 – Nielsen Computer & Mobile Panel
Nielsen Computer & Mobile Panel is a program that gathers data about how people are using the internet. So, technically speaking, you are earning while watching your favorite TV shows online (among other things).
All you have to do is install their program on your desktop or laptop, or you can also use their mobile app. Then, it will gather data anonymously and send it to Nielsen, where it is combined with data from other panel members.
So, if you stream your favorite TV shows on your laptop, desktop, or mobile device, then you will earn rewards from Nielsen Computer & Mobile Panel. The exact rewards depend on the country you live in, and the devices you use. But in most countries, you earn points that can be exchanged for gift cards or products.
In some countries, it can also be exchanged for cash via PayPal. It is available in quite a few countries, but they are not always recruiting. During my testing, they were recruiting in the US, UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Italy, New Zealand, and Germany. This does, however, regularly change. So, just check their website regularly to see which countries it is available in.
Final thoughts
So there you go. These are the best sites/apps you can join and use if you want to get paid to watch TV. As I’ve explained earlier, you can earn some nice extra cash from these sites and apps but don’t expect to get rich from using them. If you head in with that kind of mentality, you will only get disappointed.
As I’ve recommended earlier, if you want to maximize your earnings from this kind of earning opportunity, you should join multiple sites and apps to gain access to more opportunities. I will keep updating this guide if I find any new opportunities that are worth your time.
So, make sure to bookmark this page and check on it from time to time for new opportunities.
If you have any comments, questions, or experiences on how to get paid for watching TV, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.