How much can you earn from sMiles video tasks and how are payouts handled?
sMiles pays $4–$12 per approved hour of POV video footage, with payouts in Bitcoin over the Lightning Network, gift cards, or stablecoins. Earnings are counted by approved footage time, not by the number of videos you upload. Typical review takes about 4 hours, but final approval can take up to 6 weeks. Video tasks are only available in a specific list of countries, so check eligibility before signing up.
What the video tasks involve
The task is straightforward: record simple point-of-view videos of everyday activities — cooking, cleaning, gardening, and similar chores — using your phone. The footage is used for AI training. According to the site, there are 70+ tasks available, and no face recording is required.
You need two apps to participate:
- sMiles — the rewards app where earnings accumulate.
- Minute Data — the app where you record and submit the video tasks.
How the pay works
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rate | $4–$12 per approved hour of footage |
| Billing basis | Approved video time, not upload count |
| Payout options | Bitcoin (Lightning Network), gift cards, stablecoins |
| Typical review time | ~4 hours before earnings land |
| Final approval | Can take up to 6 weeks |
The key point is that the rate applies to approved footage. If a video is rejected or trimmed during review, that time doesn't count toward your earnings. The $4–$12 range is described as a "top task rate," so individual tasks may pay differently within that band.
Step-by-step: from recording to getting paid
- Download sMiles and Minute Data. Create an account, accept the terms, and link your Minute Data account to sMiles.
- Complete tasks. Open the Minute Data app and record paid POV video tasks from home.
- Open sMiles. Watch your rewards accumulate as tasks are completed and approved.
- Get paid. Withdraw via Bitcoin, or cash out through gift cards or stablecoins.
Country availability
Video tasks are only available in: the US, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine, and the United Arab Emirates.
If you're outside these countries, the video task route isn't available to you, even though the broader sMiles app lists other earning methods (steps, games, surveys, shopping, and more).
What to watch out for
- The 4-hour figure is typical, not guaranteed. Final approval can stretch to 6 weeks, so don't count on immediate cash.
- Rejected footage earns nothing. Since pay is tied to approved hours, quality and task compliance matter more than volume.
- The rate is a range. Your effective hourly earnings depend on which tasks you take and how much footage gets approved.
- Payout method affects speed and fees. Bitcoin Lightning payouts are typically fast, but gift cards and stablecoins follow their own processing rules.
If your goal is a realistic estimate: at the top rate of $12/hr, an approved hour of footage pays $12; at the low end, $4. Multiply by how many hours of approved footage you can realistically record, and account for the review delay before the money is usable.