Does Hub Pay to Record Chores? How It Works and Earnings

Hub is an artificial intelligence data company that pays people to record everyday chores on their phones, such as washing dishes, cooking, or folding laundry. The videos are used to train robots. Payment is calculated per approved video hour, not per hour recorded, and withdrawals can be made via Pix. It is variable income, depending on available tasks and the approval of each recording.

What is Hub#

According to the company itself, Hub collects first-person audio, images, and video through a network of contributors in more than 150 countries, delivering this reviewed material to robotics teams and AI labs. The company states it is backed by Y Combinator, the American accelerator. The data use page states that the material is used to train robotics and physical AI models, and is not sold as personal data or used for advertising.

How it works#

1. You create an account in the app and verify whether your phone is compatible. The app runs this check during signup.
2. Choose a task from the list, such as washing the dishes.
3. Record in first person, with your phone at eye level, following the specific task instructions.
4. The recording goes through a review process. Payment is credited once the hour is approved.

The company offers a free kit, a headband with a phone mount, shipped directly to your address.

How much it pays#

The rates below are those listed on the official page in Portuguese, consulted on October 13, 2026. They may change, and the current rate is always displayed in the app.

Category	Per approved hour	Notes
At home	US$ 5 (R$ 25)	Fixed conversion of 5 reais per dollar used by the app
At work	US$ 6 (R$ 30)	Tasks recorded at your job
Bonus tasks	up to US$ 8–9 (R$ 40–45)	Available only during specific periods

Each approved hour on eligible tasks also earns one ticket for the monthly sweepstakes, according to the rules in the app.

Who it is for and who it is not for#

Who it is for: people who already do household chores every day, have a compatible phone, and want side income with flexible hours.

Who it is not for: anyone who needs a stable income to cover fixed bills, feels uncomfortable filming inside their home, or owns an unsupported phone.

Our criteria for deciding whether it is worth it: your phone passes the app check, you agree with the privacy terms, and you view the payout as extra cash, not a regular paycheck.

Safety precautions worth taking#

• Privacy: you are filming inside your home. Avoid capturing other people's faces, personal documents, computer screens, or your street address.
• Video rights: read the terms of service before submitting. Material recorded to train AI usually becomes the property of the company.
• Location: Hub notes that using a VPN or spoofing your location will lead to an account ban.
• Phone model: not every device is accepted. Third-party guides cite iPhone 12 or newer and Galaxy S21 or newer, but the only verification that counts is the one inside the app.
• Scams: Hub does not charge any upfront fee to get started. Be wary of anyone asking for payments, "clearance fees," or account passwords claiming to represent them.

How to sign up#

You can register directly through Hub's website. If you use our link or the promo code COBRIU, descobriu receives a portion of what Hub pays for your approved hours. This does not reduce your earnings or cost you anything.

If you prefer not to use a referral, you can simply sign up at ai.hub.xyz without a code.

Frequently asked questions#

Do I need previous experience? No. You only need to follow the instructions for each task.

How long does the review take? The company does not state a fixed turnaround time on its official site. Track the status directly in the app.

Can I record only on weekends? Yes. You decide when to record, subject to available tasks.

Do I need to buy the head mount? No. Hub ships a kit for free. Buying your own mount only makes sense if you do not want to wait for shipping.