Research Participant – Home Video Study
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Gig
Company: Recrewt
Salary: $600 upon study completion
Category: Labor
Job Description Apply Now
Research Participant – Home Video Study opportunities are now available for individuals interested in supporting cutting-edge research in everyday home environments. This role is ideal for those residing in the Seattle area who are comfortable having their daily routines observed and recorded over a short period for research and training purposes. As a Research Participant – Home Video Study, you will play a key role in helping researchers better understand daily life patterns, behaviors, and interactions within real homes. This is a unique chance to contribute to meaningful advancements in home-related technology and product development while earning compensation for your participation.
Participants in the Research Participant – Home Video Study will be asked to record 6–10 hours of their typical daily activities over a two-day window. This will involve using provided equipment, such as a small 360° camera and an audio recorder, to capture a variety of everyday moments including cooking, cleaning, watching TV, engaging in hobbies, caring for pets, and more. The equipment will be delivered to and picked up from your home by a study moderator, ensuring a simple and convenient experience. All video and audio collected will be used strictly for research and training purposes and will never be shared publicly, ensuring your privacy and comfort throughout the process.
Participants have full control over when and where recording takes place in their home. You may pause, skip, or stop recording at any time if you feel uncomfortable, and you are encouraged to avoid capturing any sensitive personal or work-related information. Prior to participation, all household members will be required to review and sign a simple consent form. Should you wish to withdraw from the study at any point, you are free to do so without penalty.
As a Research Participant – Home Video Study, you will receive a total of $600 per household as compensation for completing the project. Payment will be made in two installments: $100 after equipment pickup and initial validation, and $500 following quality confirmation of the recordings. The scheduling of the study sessions will be arranged in advance to accommodate your availability, and all logistics related to equipment will be handled by the research team for your convenience.
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be 18 years or older and reside within approximately one hour of downtown Seattle. Eligible home types include apartments (not studios), townhomes, and single-family homes, whether single-story or multi-story. All household members must provide consent, and you should be comfortable following basic instructions for setting up and operating the recording equipment. The entire process is designed to be straightforward and participant-friendly, with full support from the research team provided at every step.
Working as a Research Participant – Home Video Study in Seattle offers the unique advantage of participating in a forward-thinking research initiative that aims to influence future product design and technology in the home environment. Seattle’s vibrant community and innovative spirit make it an ideal location for this type of research, and your involvement will directly impact the way products and technologies are developed to meet real-world needs.
If you are interested in participating in the Research Participant – Home Video Study, please click the apply button to complete a brief prescreening survey. After your application is reviewed, the research team will contact you to schedule equipment drop-off and pickup times. If you have questions at any point before or during the process, support is readily available to ensure a positive and comfortable experience.
Research Participant – Home Video Study Summary- Contribute to a vital research initiative by recording daily home activities using provided equipment
- Receive $600 per household for participation, paid in two installments
- Maintain full privacy and comfort with flexible recording and pause options
- Eligibility limited to adults 18+ residing within approximately one hour of downtown Seattle
- Support research and development of future home-related products and technology
- Record 6–10 hours of typical daily activities within a two-day window using provided camera and audio equipment
- Set up and operate simple recording devices as instructed
- Capture a wide range of everyday moments (cooking, cleaning, entertainment, pet care, etc.)
- Place the camera in various locations around key rooms to create short environment clips
- Pause, skip, or stop recording at any time to maintain personal comfort
- Ensure that all household members are informed and have signed the consent form
- Avoid recording sensitive information or private documents/screens
- Total compensation of $600 per household upon successful completion of the study
- Payments made in two parts: $100 after equipment pickup and initial validation, $500 after quality confirmation
- Convenient home equipment drop-off and pickup by a study moderator
- Flexible recording schedule arranged in advance to fit your availability
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Residence located within approximately one hour of downtown Seattle
- Home types accepted: non-studio apartments, townhomes, single-family homes (single or multi-story)
- Ability to record 6–10 hours of daily activities over two days
- All household members must provide consent to participate
- Comfortable with basic device setup and operation
- Responsible and responsive individual or household
- Comfortable with having daily routines observed for research purposes
- Detail-oriented and able to follow simple instructions
- Values privacy and open communication
- Available to participate within the specified two-day window
- This project is not a medical evaluation or fitness test
- Participation is voluntary and can be discontinued at any time
- All information is used only for research and training; not shared publicly
- Participants will receive full support from the research team before and during the study
Take the next step in supporting innovative home research by clicking the apply button now. Your participation as a Research Participant – Home Video Study can make a real difference in shaping the future of technology and products for everyday living.