Home Video Data Collector, First-Person Smartphone

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain is the #1 platform for building careers in AI training and data labeling. We connect contributors with specialist projects that teach AI how people think and act — and creating an OpenTrain account is free.

About AI training and why it matters

AI training (also called data labeling or human feedback) is the human work behind modern AI systems: people collect and curate examples that models learn from. This work is remote, flexible, and accessible — a great way to earn while contributing to how cutting‑edge AI behaves.

• Work remotely using a smartphone and contribute real-world video data used to improve AI.
• Many projects are entry-level and let you choose hours that fit your schedule.

The role

As a Home Video Data Collector you will record first-person videos of routine household tasks using your smartphone mounted in a headstrap. This is a part-time contractor role for contributors in the United States who can commit 20+ hours per week and follow project quality guidelines.

• Data collected: first-person video (hands-free) of household activities.
• Time commitment: 20+ hours per week (part-time contractor).
• Pay: hourly, $10–$15 USD per hour.
• Location: United States only; you must reside in one of the eligible states listed below.

What you'll do

You will film routine chores and household activities as instructed, ensuring recordings meet the project's technical and quality requirements.

• Record first-person videos while wearing a headstrap to keep the phone hands-free.
• Perform specific activities such as cleaning, cooking, organizing, or other household tasks following provided scripts or prompts.
• Ensure recordings are clear, steady, properly framed, and synced according to project guidelines.
• Submit completed videos for review and follow any correction or reshoot requests.

Requirements

You must meet all of the following to be eligible for this project.

• Own a compatible smartphone: iPhone 12 or newer, Google Pixel 6, 7, 8, or 9, or Samsung Galaxy S21 or newer.
• Be comfortable using a headstrap to hold the phone for hands‑free, first‑person recording.
• Physically able to perform repetitive household tasks safely.
• Eligible to work in the United States and reside in one of these states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico
• Fluent in English (project language).

Who should apply

This entry-level role suits people who want flexible, part-time contract work and are comfortable filming everyday activities from a first-person perspective.

• Good for contributors seeking steady, hands-on data-collection work.
• Ideal if you have reliable access to a compatible smartphone and can commit to 20+ hours per week.
• Not suitable if you cannot wear a head-mounted phone or perform basic household tasks safely.

How it works

To apply you create a free OpenTrain account, complete a short profile, and submit your application for this project. If accepted, you will receive instructions and quality guidelines, then record and submit videos as scheduled. OpenTrain hires contractors for the project and handles task assignments and payments.

• Create a free OpenTrain account and apply to the project.
• Receive task instructions and quality guidelines, record first-person videos, and submit for review.
• Paid hourly at the posted rate once work is accepted and processed under the contractor agreement.