1. Answer Paid Surveys

Get paid to participate in paid surveys without any effort. All you do is apply and if you’re accepted, you answer the questions. Branded Surveys or Survey Junkie are two that are available. But there are more. You can sign up for multiple apps, so you’ll never be without a survey. Best part is, you can do this all from your couch while you watch Netflix.

2. Play Games

Get paid to watch Netflix by downloading an app to play games. Apps like Swagbucks and InboxDollars pay you to play. There are numerous other apps as well. Besides playing games, you can also receive cash rewards for taking surveys, reading email, or other online activities.

3. Viggle

Viggle pays you money in the form of free gift cards for watching Netflix. All you need to do is install the app. Open the app before launching Netflix. Viggle will confirm what you’re viewing. You’ll receive one point per minute for highlighted content. Redeem your points for gift cards or cash prizes. Viggle also works with other streaming services. With Viggle, you can watch videos or your favorite movie or tv show.

4. MobileXpression

Install MobileXpression on your mobile device and help improve the internet. It keeps tracks of your online activities. This includes the websites you visit and how long you spend on them. MobileXpression works with market research firms to use this data. You’ll earn points that can be redeemed for gift cards at popular retailers like Amazon and Walmart, or for PayPal cash.

5. Slice the Pie

You’re watching Netflix movies, why not give your opinion on the programming. Slice the Pie has you provide reviews on films and series that you watch. You choose the program you want to review. Once you write the review and submit it, you get paid. You’re paid for the quality of your review. There's other companies where you can get paid to watch Netflix and share your opinion or review.

6. YouTube

Are you an avid Netflix viewer? Start a YouTube channel where you review and discuss the latest Netflix shows and programming. It can be an informative channel with the “best of…” lists or you can just give a review on a specific show. If you attract enough viewers, and become eligible, YouTube will pay you a portion of the ad revenue from the ads shown in your video. You’ll need four thousand watch hours a year and 1,000 subscribers.

7. Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel

You won’t be doing anything on this one. Install the Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel on your laptop or desktop computer. The company can track your web usage and consumption patterns. You watch Netflix and Nielsen pays you $60 per year for doing nothing. You’ll also be eligible to be invited for survey and research opportunities, including those related to streaming Netflix.

8. Blog

Take the time to review what you’re watching and then write about it in your blog. Once you have your blog built and some views, you can monetize it through Ezoic ads. Sell your own products or use affiliate marketing. So when you’re watching Netflix, your blog will be making money. This way, you can earn money watching Netflix by turning your binge-watching into a profitable activity.

9. Netflix Tagging

Imagine getting paid to watch Netflix and help others discover great content. As a Netflix Tagger, you can do just that! Your job will be to watch Netflix movies and TV shows, then assign relevant tags and categories to them. This helps viewers find content that matches their interests more easily.

To become a Netflix Tagger, you need a passion for movies and TV series, some audio/visual experience, and familiarity with spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. You’ll also need to pass a series of exams to prove you can accurately categorize Netflix content.

The best part? Netflix taggers can earn an average salary of $54,000 per year, with the potential to make up to $91,000 annually, depending on your role and responsibilities. If you love watching Netflix and want to turn your passion into a career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

10. Closed Captioning

Closed captioning is a vital service that makes Netflix content accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers. As a closed captioning transcriptionist, you’ll transcribe the audio of Netflix movies and shows into written text, ensuring the captions are accurate and in sync with the video.

To land a closed captioning job, you’ll need fast typing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. You can find opportunities through third-party transcription companies like Rev, Scribie, and GoTranscript.

As a closed captioning transcriptionist, you can expect to earn around $17 per hour, with the potential to earn more based on your experience and the company you work with. If you enjoy watching Netflix and want to help make the platform more inclusive, this could be a rewarding way to earn money.