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At-Home Video Recorder at micro1
Participants film routine household chores from a first-person view with a head-mounted phone, creating video that is used to train AI systems. Onboarding includes a device check, an AI-led interview, then an identity verification step. Payment is based on hours of recorded video that follows project guidelines.
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What you would do
- Film household tasks with your smartphone, shooting from the first-person perspective
- Record synchronized video footage while doing specified physical tasks
- Pass a phone compatibility check and an AI-led interview during onboarding
- Submit video that follows project guidelines
What the listing asks for
- Owns a supported phone: iPhone 12+, Pixel 6 through 9, or Galaxy S21+
- Comfortable wearing a phone mount shipped to you
- Physically able to do repetitive movements safely
- Eligible to work in the US and located in one of the listed states
- Able to finish ID verification within two days of contact
Suits people who live in one of the listed US states, own a supported phone and are happy to be filmed doing normal chores.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Role Title: At-Home Video Recorder
Location: Remote - based in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Job Summary
Get paid from home in this fully remote opportunity by recording your everyday household chores with your cellphone. Simply film your normal daily activities from a first-person point of view and earn money.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture household tasks using your smartphone during specified physical tasks.
- Record synchronized video footage.
- Complete a device compatibility check and an AI-enabled interview during onboarding.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Must own a compatible smartphone: iPhone 12 or later, Google Pixel 6 to 9, or Samsung Galaxy S21 or later.
- Must be comfortable wearing a phone mount equipment shipped to you.
- Physical capability to perform repetitive movement tasks safely.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Compensation Structure
- You will be paid per hour of recorded video that you submit that is in line with project guidelines.
Start Timeline & Availability
- Roles are being filled with immediate availability, with your starting time dependent on the shipping time of headstrap equipment to your home.
Equipment Requirements
- Mobile: You'll need a smartphone to complete this project. You'll use it to record yourself while performing the required tasks.
- Head Strap / Wearable: You'll also need a head strap to record first-person videos while doing your chores. We will pay you $20 as a signing bonus and reimbursement for your headstrap purchase after you complete 20 hours of work with us!
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
- Candidates who meet the project’s location and equipment requirements will be contacted soon to complete an identity verification process. Selected candidates should be able to complete this ID verification within 48 hours of being contacted. Successful verification is required before the contract can be issued for signature.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Collection listings usually specify the device, the setting and the number of items. Read the equipment and location requirements first, because they decide whether you can take part.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
What device is best for recording videos?
For micro1's At-Home Video Recorder role, the phone must be an iPhone 12 or later, a Google Pixel 6 to 9, or a Samsung Galaxy S21 or later. You also wear a phone mount that is shipped to you, and a device compatibility check is part of onboarding. This applies to this project only, and applicants must be located in one of the listed states.
What is the best way to record a video?
For this micro1 project, the required method is first-person: you film everyday household chores with your phone worn on a head mount, following the project's guidelines. Pay is per hour of recorded video that meets those guidelines. Onboarding includes an AI-enabled interview and identity verification before a contract is issued.
What is a video recording called?
A video recording is usually called a video, a clip or footage. This micro1 listing uses 'recorded video' and 'synchronized video footage' for the output: first-person recordings of household chores made with a compatible smartphone on a head mount shipped to you. Pay is per hour of submitted video that follows project guidelines, and the listing is limited to 40 listed US states.
How can I record a video for free?
This page is not a guide to free recording software. For this micro1 listing, you record with your own compatible phone, which means an iPhone 12 or newer, a Pixel from 6 to 9, or a Galaxy S21 or newer, and a head strap for first-person filming. Read the equipment section of the listing for how the strap is handled before assuming any cost.
How much does the At-Home Video Recorder role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the At-Home Video Recorder role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, 40 listed US states. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the At-Home Video Recorder role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other video and photo data collection roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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