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Get paid to watch ads
You can get paid to watch ads by joining the EchoDepth tester panel. When a study matches your profile, we email you an invitation that tells you what it pays before you start. You watch a few short ads on your laptop or desktop with your webcam on, answer some quick questions, and get paid when you finish. It's free to join, open to anyone 18 or over, and you can leave whenever you like. Most studies take 10 to 20 minutes. Your webcam is only on during a study you've agreed to, video of your face is never stored, and the brand only ever sees results averaged across everyone who took part. Brands use what you tell us, and what your face shows as you watch, to fix their ads before they air. Each invitation shows the payment before you start.
How it works
Three steps, and the first one takes about two minutes.
Join the panel
Tell us a little about yourself so we only invite you to studies you fit.
Get an invitation
Each email says what the study involves, how long it takes and what it pays. Say yes or ignore it.
Watch and answer
Watch the ads with your webcam on, answer a few questions, and you're paid when you finish.
What happens with your webcam
Your webcam is only on during a study you've agreed to, and only while the ads play. Software measures small movements of your face, such as a smile or raised eyebrows. Video of your face is not stored.
- What we keep
- Readings: the measurements of your expressions, and your answers. They're linked to a panel ID, not your name.
- What we don't keep
- Video or photos of your face. We don't use face recognition and we can't identify you from your readings.
- Who sees you
- No one. The brand gets results averaged across everyone in the study, never you individually.
- Your consent
- You agree to each study separately before the webcam turns on, and you can stop at any time.
- Deleting your data
- Leave the panel whenever you like and ask us to delete your readings.
Who we're looking for
Anyone 18 or over with a laptop or desktop computer and a working webcam can join. Right now we especially want to hear from:
- Teachers and school staff
- People living in Wales, and Welsh speakers especially
- Sports fans
What you'll need
- A laptop or desktop computer with a webcam
- An up-to-date browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari
- A well-lit room where your face is easy to see
- 10 to 20 minutes, plus a minute the next day for some studies
Join the tester panel
It's free and takes about two minutes. We'll only email you about studies you can take part in.
We're Cavefish Ltd, a UK company (number 15127122) registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ZB915633). We will never ask you to pay anything.
Tester questions
Can't find your answer? Email hello@cavefish.ai.
How do I become a paid ad tester?
Fill in the short form on this page to join the EchoDepth tester panel. When a study matches your profile, we email you an invitation showing what it involves and what it pays. You watch the ads on your laptop or desktop with your webcam on, answer a few questions, and get paid when you finish.
Is getting paid to watch ads legit?
With EchoDepth, yes. It's free to join and we will never ask you to pay anything. We're Cavefish Ltd, a UK company (number 15127122) registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ZB915633). Each invitation tells you the payment before you start.
Does the webcam record me?
Your webcam feed is analysed while you watch so we can measure facial movements, such as a smile or raised eyebrows. Video of your face is not stored, and the advertiser never sees you. We keep the measurements, linked to a panel ID rather than your name.
How much do ad testing studies pay?
Every invitation shows the payment and the expected length before you agree to take part. You are paid for each study you complete.
How often will I be invited?
It depends on how many studies match your profile. Filling in your region, work and interests helps us invite you to more. You can ignore any invitation you don't want.
Can I take part on my phone?
Most studies need a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam, so the ad plays at a consistent size and your face is easy to track. Tell us when you sign up if you only have a phone or tablet.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Studies run in your web browser. When a study starts, your browser asks for permission to use the webcam, and you can say no.
How long does a study take?
Most studies take 10 to 20 minutes: a few short ads followed by some quick questions. Some studies also send two short questions the next day, to see how you feel about the ad once the moment has passed. That takes a minute.
Can I leave the panel?
Yes, at any time. You can decline any study, stop part-way through, or ask us to delete your account and data. We keep your readings (the measurements of your expressions and your answers), never video, and we delete them when you leave the panel.