Commercial/Workplace Egocentric – Americas (Minute App)
Project Overview
The Commercial/Workplace Egocentric – Americas (Minute App) project allows contributors to earn money by recording real-world work activities in commercial and professional environments.
If you're already participating in Residential Americas V2, you can also participate in this project using the same Minute App. However, you must use the separate commercial organization code when recording commercial activities.
Project details
Payment: $10 USD per approved recording hour
Recording app: Minute App
Location: Eligible countries in the Americas, as shown in your Claru project dashboard
Recording type: First-person (POV), head-mounted smartphone recordings
Video length: 1–30 minutes per recording
Environments: Real commercial and professional workplaces
Only approved recordings are eligible for payment.
1. What Types of Work Can I Record?
This project focuses on genuine work activities performed in commercial or professional environments.
Examples of eligible environments include:
Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens: Food preparation, cleaning, organizing, and kitchen operations
Retail & Grocery Stores: Stocking shelves, organizing inventory, and store operations
Warehouses & Distribution Centers: Packing, sorting, organizing, and handling inventory
Construction Sites: Construction, installation, and related hands-on work
Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical: Professional installation, maintenance, and repair activities
Auto Services: Vehicle maintenance and repair (excluding driving)
Carpentry & Furniture Workshops: Woodworking, furniture assembly, and workshop activities
Manufacturing & Fabrication: Production, assembly, and fabrication work
Agriculture & Landscaping: Farming, gardening, and landscaping work
Commercial Cleaning & Janitorial: Cleaning and maintenance in professional environments
Hotels & Hospitality: Housekeeping and hotel operations
Salons & Spas: Professional salon and spa services
Event Venues: Setup, organization, and event-related work
Food Manufacturing: Food processing and production activities
Important: Your recordings must show real, purposeful work activities. Simply recording inside a business or commercial location is not enough.
The available recording tasks are listed in the Minute App under your commercial organization.
2. How to Get Started
Log in to Claru and navigate to Projects.
Open Commercial/Workplace Egocentric – Americas (Minute App).
Review the project instructions and find your commercial organization code.
Open the Minute App and go to Settings
Select tab labeled as Organization
Click Join Organization
Add our commercial organization code here.
Select an available commercial task and start recording.
If you're already using the Minute App for Residential Americas V2, you can continue using the same app.
Make sure you're using the correct organization code:
Commercial organization code: For commercial and professional work activities
Residential organization code: For household and residential activities
Recordings submitted under the wrong organization may not be credited correctly.
3. Recording Requirements
All recordings must follow these requirements to be eligible for approval and payment.
Camera Setup
Use an approved smartphone mounted on your head at forehead level.
Position the camera slightly downward so your hands and the objects you're interacting with are clearly visible.
Keep your hands, wrists, and fingers visible while performing activities.
Record from your own first-person perspective.
Use only one camera.
Make sure your camera is properly mounted before recording begins.
Chest-mounted, handheld, stationary, and third-person recordings are not accepted.
Video Length
Each recording must be between 1 and 30 minutes.
Recordings automatically stop after 30 minutes.
You can start a new recording to continue working.
Task Execution
Perform genuine, purposeful work activities.
Select the task category that accurately matches the activity you're recording.
Work at a natural pace.
Keep the task and your hands clearly visible.
Use adequate lighting and avoid blocking the camera.
Avoid unnecessary pauses, idle time, or artificially repeated actions.
Your recordings should reflect real work being performed naturally.
4. What Activities Are Not Allowed?
The following types of recordings are not accepted:
Residential household activities: Ordinary household chores performed at home, unless you're providing a genuine paid professional service at that residence.
Seated activities: Tasks performed while sitting.
Repetitive activities: Repeated movements with little variation or meaningful progress.
Driving: Any activity involving operating a vehicle.
Staged or purposeless activities: Pretending to work, repeating completed tasks, or performing actions without a genuine purpose.
Third-person recordings: Recording someone else working instead of your own first-person perspective.
Improper camera placement: Chest-mounted, handheld, or stationary footage.
Poor-quality recordings: Videos with obstructed views, insufficient lighting, or activities that cannot be clearly seen.
Recordings containing inappropriate or sensitive content may also be rejected.
Important: Recording ordinary household chores under the commercial project is not allowed. Commercial recordings must involve genuine professional or workplace activities.
5. Approved Devices
Only the following smartphone models are supported:
Apple iPhone
iPhone 12 series and newer supported models
iPhone 16e and 17e are not supported
Google Pixel
Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 series (supported standard and Pro models)
Samsung Galaxy
Galaxy S21 through S26 series
Other smartphones and standalone action cameras are not approved for this project.
All devices must be used with an appropriate head mount.
6. Payments and Video Reviews
Contributors earn $10 USD per approved recording hour.
Only approved recordings are eligible for payment.
Videos are typically reviewed within 2 to 3 business days after uploading.
Recordings flagged for quality feedback or fraud are not eligible for payment.
Payments are based on approved recording duration, not simply the total time uploaded.
You can monitor your recording progress and earnings through your Claru account.
Reminder: Submitting a recording does not guarantee payment. All recordings must meet the project's quality and eligibility requirements.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I participate in both the residential and commercial projects?
Yes! If you're eligible for both projects, you can record for both using the same Minute App.
Just make sure to use the correct organization code for each project.
Can I record commercial activities inside someone's home?
Yes, but only if you're performing a genuine paid professional service there, such as plumbing, electrical work, professional cleaning, or repairs.
Ordinary household chores do not qualify as commercial recordings!!!
Can I record at the same workplace multiple times?
Yes. You can continue recording different eligible activities at the same workplace, provided the recordings show genuine work, follow project requirements, and the tasks remain available.
Can I record my coworkers performing tasks?
No. Recordings must show your own first-person perspective while you perform the work.
Can I use a chest mount?
No. Only head-mounted smartphone recordings are accepted.
Can I record a task that isn't listed in the Minute App?
You should only submit recordings under an appropriate available task category.
If you have access to a commercial activity that isn't listed, contact Claru Support with a description of the task and workplace so we can review whether it can be added.
How long does it take for videos to be reviewed?
Videos are normally reviewed within 2 to 3 business days after upload. Review times may vary depending on submission volume.
Can I earn additional rewards by referring businesses?
Yes! Claru also offers a Business Referral Program for contributors who can connect us with businesses interested in participating.
Visit Claru → Rewards → Refer a Business to learn more about the program and available rewards.
8. Need Help?
If you have questions about your organization code, recording requirements, task availability, or submissions, please submit a ticket.