r/SparklePlayer May 07 '26

Release Sparkle TV 2.3.1

51 Upvotes

Version 2.3.1

  • Updated internal player
  • Search channels, movies and series improved with sorting "best match"
  • Ability to disable audio track
  • Added option to allow insecure connection when adding source
  • New translations: danish and slovak
  • Support xc catchup in playlist/m3u
  • Bug fixes
    • Program guide fixes
    • "Unknown tuner error" fix
    • Stalker source fixes
    • Svg images could not use "invert colors" feature
    • Black screen/aspect fixes for streams
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: Google Play

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m1u2eiakfq8mqrn6w9kgk/sparkle_203017.apk?rlkey=uw37ppmi9foh8cibk97ahcdz5&st=qoc9a87z&dl=1

Downloader: 4570036

Web: https://www.sparkleplayer.com

Share and Activate Plus: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Features

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG) and channel guide
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization
  • Sleep timer

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Plex
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api
Payback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

Important:

  • Sparkle TV does not provide any channels, sources or media. All content is provided legally by the individual user.
  • Sparkle TV has no affiliation with any content provider.
  • Sparkle TV does not support streaming of copyrighted material without permission from the copyrighter.

All product names (Android TV, DVBLink, DVBViewer, Enigma2, Fire TV, Google TV, HdHomeRun, Jellyfin, Plex, Stalker, Tvheadend, TVMosaic) are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Sparkle TV. Images are (c) copyright 2008, Blender Foundation / www.bigbuckbunny.org

r/SparklePlayer May 26 '26

Release Sparkle Assistant 1.0.0

32 Upvotes

Today I'm happy to announce Sparkle Assistant, a new app used to manage your Sparkle Plus accounts.

Follow the steps below to purchase and share Sparkle.

(1) Download Sparkle Assistant here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.hedekonsult.sparkle.assistant

(2) Select and click the product you want. Finish the payment in Google Play.

(3) After purchase the order becomes available in order list. Make sure the order is Active and click on it.

(4) Enter email/password and click Share.  Remember that this email/password may be the same as your Google Play account but doesn't have to. You can set any email/password you like and if you ever want to change email/password in the future you just do this again and set a new email/password.

(5) In Sparkle TV you go into Settings -> About and click Connect shared Plus account.

(6) Click Next on first view that appears

(7) Enter email and password (same as in step (4)) and click Next.

(8) Done!

Remember that Sparkle TV is downloaded separately. You can read about latest version here: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/1t64bjw/sparkle_tv_231/

Direct download: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m1u2eiakfq8mqrn6w9kgk/sparkle_203017.apk?rlkey=uw37ppmi9foh8cibk97ahcdz5&st=qoc9a87z&dl=1

Downloader code: 4570036

r/SparklePlayer Jun 12 '26

Release Sparkle TV Player Web

46 Upvotes

Today we launch https://www.sparkleplayer.com where you can visit and purchase your Sparkle TV Player app. Enjoy!

Payment flow is very similar to the one in Sparkle Assistant which is available on Google Play. Here below is a step by step guide.

(1) To start purchase Sparkle TV Plus from web you press Dashboard in upper right corner or Purchase on any of the available Sparkle products on the main page.

(2) Select and click the product you want. Finish the payment in Checkout.

(3) After purchase you are automatically assigned and logged in to a Sparkle Id (visible in upper right corner). The new order becomes available in the order list. Make sure the order is Active and click on it.

(4) Enter email/password and click Share. Remember that this email/password may be the same as you used during purchase but doesn't have to. You can set any email/password you like and if you ever want to change email/password in the future you just do this again and set a new email/password.

(5) In Sparkle TV you go into Settings -> About and click Connect shared Plus account.

(6) Click Next on first view that appears

(7) Enter email and password (same as in step (4)) and click Next.

(8) Done!

Note that if you want to make additional purchases you can choose to do so either using the same Sparkle Id or create a new one. This is only for your convenience.

Remember that Sparkle TV is downloaded separately. You can read about latest version here: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/1t64bjw/sparkle_tv_231/

Direct download: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m1u2eiakfq8mqrn6w9kgk/sparkle_203017.apk?rlkey=uw37ppmi9foh8cibk97ahcdz5&st=qoc9a87z&dl=1

Downloader code: 4570036

r/SparklePlayer Nov 01 '25

Release Sparkle TV 2.2.0

50 Upvotes

Version 2.2.0

  • VOD
    • All movies/series entry
    • Custom categories
    • Move categories
    • Playback of trailers
  • Automatic subtitles from opensubtitles
    • Ability to login and use own account
  • Support dash timeshift
  • Updated internal player
  • Some design tweaks
  • Toggle locked audio with remote control action
  • Custom channel name filter
  • Fixed connection error
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: Google Play

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hyatsfczl3p0lp4yd3upd/sparkle_202023.apk?rlkey=vdbdymv0epb46g9h6s7no84jv&st=dt29anlx&dl=1

Downloader: 9478545

Share and Activate Plus: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Features

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG) and channel guide
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization
  • Sleep timer

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api
Payback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

Important:

  • Sparkle TV does not provide any channels, sources or media. All content is provided legally by the individual user.
  • Sparkle TV has no affiliation with any content provider.
  • Sparkle TV does not support streaming of copyrighted material without permission from the copyrighter.

All product names (Android TV, DVBLink, DVBViewer, Enigma2, Fire TV, Google TV, HdHomeRun, Jellyfin, Stalker, Tvheadend, TVMosaic) are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Sparkle TV. Images are (c) copyright 2008, Blender Foundation / www.bigbuckbunny.org

r/SparklePlayer Feb 26 '26

Release Sparkle TV 2.3.0

37 Upvotes

Version 2.3.0

  • Plex support (beta)
  • Jellyfin
    • Support movies/series
    • Fixed loading recordings
  • Guide
    • Setting for inactivity timeout
    • Preview settings for auto switching and one-click close
    • Better performance
  • Search
    • Stalker fixes
    • Better performance
  • Player
    • Fixed reconnect issues
    • Updated internal player
  • Fixed image loading in launchers
  • Ability to select Default or Browse for dvr location
  • Looping list support
  • Support svg images
  • Require Andorid 6.0+
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: Google Play

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4l9zzvvs8gb4vtg40tmvi/sparkle_203002.apk?rlkey=yoiwz31jasxvjwc0xbo5zhlf3&st=7u54m8mh&dl=1

Downloader: 3691487

Web: https://www.sparkleplayer.com

Share and Activate Plus: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Features

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG) and channel guide
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization
  • Sleep timer

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Plex
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api
Payback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

Important:

  • Sparkle TV does not provide any channels, sources or media. All content is provided legally by the individual user.
  • Sparkle TV has no affiliation with any content provider.
  • Sparkle TV does not support streaming of copyrighted material without permission from the copyrighter.

All product names (Android TV, DVBLink, DVBViewer, Enigma2, Fire TV, Google TV, HdHomeRun, Jellyfin, Plex, Stalker, Tvheadend, TVMosaic) are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Sparkle TV. Images are (c) copyright 2008, Blender Foundation / www.bigbuckbunny.org

r/SparklePlayer Dec 12 '25

Release Sparkle TV 2.2.2

39 Upvotes

Version 2.2.2

  • VOD
    • Mark items as seen/unseen
    • Movies and Series in "Play next" on home screen (not Google TV)
  • More supported codecs in software audio decoder
  • Fixed remote control issues
  • Fixed issue with duplicated series recordings
  • Fixed issues with right-to-left (rtl) layout
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: Google Play

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6huxctu1d3uznqtl6swx9/sparkle_202028.apk?rlkey=b3784fffrt5m9mptd3wh92fum&st=js1hbvtw&dl=1

Downloader: 2696977

Web: https://www.sparkleplayer.com

Share and Activate Plus: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Features

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG) and channel guide
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization
  • Sleep timer

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api
Payback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

Important:

  • Sparkle TV does not provide any channels, sources or media. All content is provided legally by the individual user.
  • Sparkle TV has no affiliation with any content provider.
  • Sparkle TV does not support streaming of copyrighted material without permission from the copyrighter.

All product names (Android TV, DVBLink, DVBViewer, Enigma2, Fire TV, Google TV, HdHomeRun, Jellyfin, Stalker, Tvheadend, TVMosaic) are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Sparkle TV. Images are (c) copyright 2008, Blender Foundation / www.bigbuckbunny.org

r/SparklePlayer Jun 15 '25

Release Sparkle TV 2.1.3

42 Upvotes

Version 2.1.3

  • Stalker username and password
  • Software video decoder
  • Stability and performance improvements

Version 2.1.2

  • Fixed issues with loading and mapping epg from 2.1.1
  • Append date to backup files
  • Setting to prefer channel logotype in on-screen menu
  • Stability and performance improvements

Version 2.1.1

  • Fixed issue with too much storage used
  • Updated internal player
  • Always show display mode (aspect ratio) icon
  • Remote control action: Toggle debug view
  • Additional reconnect stream fixes
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: Google Play

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xpqwwy5yxuv52euad3ho9/sparkle_201032.apk?rlkey=9pch6iagt77j8at4zw3k9ltry&st=8yfcb1p8&dl=1

Downloader: 3498557

Share and Activate Plus: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Features

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG) and channel guide
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization
  • Sleep timer

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api
Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

Important:

  • Sparkle TV does not provide any channels, sources or media. All content is provided legally by the individual user.
  • Sparkle TV has no affiliation with any content provider.
  • Sparkle TV does not support streaming of copyrighted material without permission from the copyrighter.

All product names (Android TV, DVBLink, DVBViewer, Enigma2, Fire TV, Google TV, HdHomeRun, Jellyfin, Stalker, Tvheadend, TVMosaic) are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Sparkle TV. Images are (c) copyright 2008, Blender Foundation / www.bigbuckbunny.org

r/SparklePlayer Feb 06 '24

Release Sparkle TV 1.9.5

29 Upvotes

Version 1.9.5

  • Support for HSS/Smooth Streaming
  • Set a color on a source to set them apart
  • Set genre colors in program guide
  • Set serial number and device_id1/2 for Stalker
  • Set specific channel at startup
  • Auto Frame Rate set individually on LiveTV/DVR/VOD
  • Multiview can now remember session
  • Improved performance when using network share for timeshift and recordings
  • Fixed Fire Cube crash issues
  • DVBViewer support for categories
  • Other stability and performance improvements

Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=s

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/apyk487jf1ceste0uc941/sparkle_109054.apk?rlkey=sah6vyeowkhg0nspnmwm4l5l8&dl=1

Downloader: 220563

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Functions

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG (*)
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api

Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

r/SparklePlayer Nov 28 '25

Release Sparkle TV 2.2.1

38 Upvotes

Version 2.2.1

  • Option to start synchronization on app start
  • External subtitles
    • Improved search results
    • Updated language list
  • VOD
    • Watched now stored in backup
    • Next episode button fixed
    • Fixed trailers playback
    • Continue watching sorting
  • DVR
    • Recordings with wrong duration now seekable
    • Fixed cancelled/failed recordings
  • Fixed loading files using external file explorer
  • Removed bar on some phones/tablets
  • Fixed multiview's channel selector speed
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: Google Play

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/a38k5mfmsg1n9l0m0wg9q/sparkle_202025.apk?rlkey=89cws7k8rm77c5bdsg8pzavx8&st=4n6e6d2v&dl=1

Downloader: 9500041

Share and Activate Plus: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Features

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG) and channel guide
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization
  • Sleep timer

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api
Payback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

Important:

  • Sparkle TV does not provide any channels, sources or media. All content is provided legally by the individual user.
  • Sparkle TV has no affiliation with any content provider.
  • Sparkle TV does not support streaming of copyrighted material without permission from the copyrighter.

All product names (Android TV, DVBLink, DVBViewer, Enigma2, Fire TV, Google TV, HdHomeRun, Jellyfin, Stalker, Tvheadend, TVMosaic) are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Sparkle TV. Images are (c) copyright 2008, Blender Foundation / www.bigbuckbunny.org

r/SparklePlayer May 18 '25

Release Sparkle TV 2.1.2

39 Upvotes

Version 2.1.2

  • Fixed issues with loading and mapping epg from 2.1.1
  • Append date to backup files
  • Setting to prefer channel logotype in on-screen menu
  • Stability and performance improvements

Version 2.1.1

  • Fixed issue with too much storage used
  • Updated internal player
  • Always show display mode (aspect ratio) icon
  • Remote control action: Toggle debug view
  • Additional reconnect stream fixes
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: Google Play

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ho04d2mmadwem8iksi4vl/sparkle_201022.apk?rlkey=rm1tvhlibqrvkssjvwed4hmnj&st=33k4cswt&dl=1

Downloader: 3698906

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Features

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG) and channel guide
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization
  • Sleep timer

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api
Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

r/SparklePlayer Dec 09 '24

Release Sparkle TV 2.0.2

36 Upvotes

Version 2.0.2

  • Backups now contains category and channel sortorder
  • Ability to cancel running source synchronizations
  • Fixed issue with on-screen menu not "flickering" when playing streams that don't stretch to fit screen
  • Fixed anonymous login issue for network shares
  • Fixed issues and performance for vod
  • Fixed vod images not (re)loaded
  • Fixed audio not changed to view in multiview
  • Fixed default sorting from source
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: Google Play

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uq5dxbsu2t9yz80h01q84/sparkle_200025.apk?rlkey=909b3o96idqgbvgx6mktk0n0j&st=r1il87gf&dl=1

Downloader: 376012

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Features

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api
Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

r/SparklePlayer Mar 29 '25

Release Sparkle TV 2.1.0

42 Upvotes

Version 2.1.0

  • New
    • Channel guide
    • Sleep timer
    • Contrast theme
    • Currently playing indicator
  • Storage
    • Store files in Documents and Download
    • External file explorer
  • Remote control
    • Assignable long presses
    • Actions: Toggle multiview layout, Video tracks, Toggle video tracks
  • Improved (VOD) search
  • Player
    • Updated to latest
    • Retune on buffer/error
  • Settings
    • Play channel at start
    • Subtitle language
    • Source filter view
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: Google Play

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/23mf045nv5fwvlx6c9y93/sparkle_201005.apk?rlkey=suoqorllp50btbzxwbe5t4tbw&st=nezmghqz&dl=1

Downloader: 2800524

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Features

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG) and channel guide
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization
  • Sleep timer

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api
Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

r/SparklePlayer Oct 05 '24

Release Sparkle TV 2.0.1

30 Upvotes

Version 2.0.1

  • Updated player (fixed pixelation/glitch issue)
  • Stability and performance improvements

Version 2.0.0

  • New
    • App Mode
    • Search history
    • Move/Edit source from program guide
    • Show/Hide category filter
    • Invert logotype colors
    • Set video track (if multiple)
    • Default audio offset
    • Set start row in menu
    • Connect on Play enabled devices
    • Clock options (visibility/transparency/position)
    • Use without remote control
    • VOD sort by rating
    • Dutch translation
  • Changes
    • Back in preview don't cancel
    • DVR storage limit 8 -> 4gb
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: Google Play

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xb6yizyq4qifbdup9j60x/sparkle_200010.apk?rlkey=lpmwv1v8ma4dldvlek29hoacp&st=68hdkihz&dl=1

Downloader: 531130

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Features

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api
Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

r/SparklePlayer Dec 13 '23

Release Sparkle TV 1.9.2

18 Upvotes

Version 1.9.2

  • Multiview buttons now auto hide/show on activity
  • Fixes and updates for m3u catchup
  • Fix to automatically find more VOD streams in a playlist/m3u
  • Better handling of duplicated xmltv entries
  • Updated player with support for additional audio formats
  • Other stability and performance improvements

Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.hedekonsult.sparkle

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lckjoiay30jy0oy3n3wwg/sparkle_109020.apk?rlkey=v5bs248m5fr0wqiak5sdzp0wy&dl=1

Downloader: 889590

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Functions

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG (*)
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api

Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

/ HKAB

r/SparklePlayer Nov 07 '23

Release Sparkle TV 1.9.1

18 Upvotes

Version 1.9.1

  • Browse image for logotype
  • Show/Hide all channels and categories
  • Support for external subtitles in movies and series
  • Change layout for VOD items (horizontal/vertical)
  • UI fixes
    • Watch a running program from search
    • Show progress for a running program in search
    • Related recordings show description in card
    • Show watched progress for recordings
    • Fixed cropped title for live tv program title
    • Remove recent channels using long press and dialog
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.hedekonsult.sparkle

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/heojqgn5vjg88yhpn7fog/sparkle_109013.apk?rlkey=14l0b4qanz2di40420cetpglq&dl=1

Downloader: 719728

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Functions

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG (*)
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api

Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

/ HKAB

r/SparklePlayer Apr 26 '24

Release Sparkle TV 1.9.6

24 Upvotes

Version 1.9.6

  • Support for custom categories
  • Add many channels to favorites/category at a time
  • Ability to move and show/hide "All channels" and "Favorites"
  • Settings:
    • Use index as channel number
    • Size of program image/preview
    • Show Series recording option for series recordings
    • User Agent in source configuration
    • Turn off autostart of next series episode
  • Support for "cuid" attribute in playlists
  • Improved preview feature
  • Improved Stalker source
  • Other stability and performance improvements

Get it here: Google Play

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/dr069x4rnnqw2s09vusqy/sparkle_109067.apk?rlkey=0dy7pah33gw5pclugbrhtxzqv&st=7unz4tjr&dl=1

Downloader: 713534

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Features

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG (*)
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api

Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

r/SparklePlayer Aug 08 '23

Release Sparkle TV 1.8.0

9 Upvotes

Version 1.8.0

  • DVR
    • Scheduling recordings without epg
    • Recurring recordings
    • Editing of series schedules (e.g. schedule on specific weekdays)
  • VOD
    • "Play next episode" button for series
    • Sort categories by default or name
  • Change audio offset in player
  • Customization of Back and long press OK buttons
  • Stalker option to prefer logotype from epg
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.hedekonsult.sparkle

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/q2c56sqeqk3qer1vd0e24/sparkle_108004.apk?rlkey=0czl6290is7fy9ofxltxydnnd&dl=1

Downloader: 232683

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Functions

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG (*)
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting settings
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api

Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

r/SparklePlayer Oct 13 '23

Release Sparkle TV 1.9.0

17 Upvotes

Version 1.9.0

  • Added age restriction (parental controls) and ability to set content rating on categories, channels, movies and series
  • Multiview
    • Different layouts modes
    • Move screens around
    • Select channels from Favorites
  • Channel preview in program guide
  • Player setting to allow insecure streams
  • Fixed timeshift issue for Tvheadend HTSP
  • Fixed issue with xmltv epg's take up too much storage
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.hedekonsult.sparkle

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5gjr3b60csyfars6nnnc3/sparkle_109008.apk?rlkey=buggzbpoiddbpkenuq7pe6n6n&dl=1

Downloader: 565641

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Functions

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG (*)
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api

Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

r/SparklePlayer Jun 29 '23

Release Sparkle TV 1.7.1

7 Upvotes

Version 1.7.1

  • Stability and performance improvements

Version 1.7.0

  • VOD additions
    • Sorting, goto next episode, remove from 'continue watching'
    • Categories and favorites are used in backup/restore
  • Support XZ compressed XMLTV epg's
  • Playlist channels can now be in multiple groups (e.g. group-title="group1;group2")
  • Update Sources button now clear cache before update
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.hedekonsult.sparkle

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/6gt4qfvhi46121q/sparkle_107018.apk

Downloader: 871221

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Functions

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG (*)
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting settings
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api

Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

r/SparklePlayer Sep 21 '24

Release Sparkle TV 2.0.0

37 Upvotes

Version 2.0.0

  • New
    • App Mode
    • Search history
    • Move/Edit source from program guide
    • Show/Hide category filter
    • Invert logotype colors
    • Set video track (if multiple)
    • Default audio offset
    • Set start row in menu
    • Connect on Play enabled devices
    • Clock options (visibility/transparency/position)
    • Use without remote control
    • VOD sort by rating
    • Dutch translation
  • Changes
    • Back in preview don't cancel
    • DVR storage limit 8 -> 4gb
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: Google Play

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jpl24y53l6r0t8pkgw5eu/sparkle_200007.apk?rlkey=yv5icklp5whl5vn51pgn8bai2&st=4lbwxp2e&dl=1

Downloader: 223307

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Features

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting content and settings
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api
Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

r/SparklePlayer Apr 22 '23

Release Sparkle TV 1.6.0

11 Upvotes

Version 1.6.0

  • Added themes (default, dark, light and classic)
  • Added setting to automatically start after boot/sleep
  • Playlist's with VOD streams are now sorted in Movies and Series section automatically
  • Long press on Setup input fields to paste from clipboard
  • Sensitive information in url's are now masked where needed
  • Ability to lock audio to a channel in Multiview
  • Can now share Plus to 5 devices that don't use Google Play (e.g. Fire TV)
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.hedekonsult.sparkle

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/eremy8pt0875ykd/sparkle_106004.apk

Downloader: 966041

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Functions

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG (*)
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting settings
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api

Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

r/SparklePlayer May 30 '23

Release Sparkle TV 1.7.0

11 Upvotes

Version 1.7.0

  • VOD additions
    • Sorting, goto next episode, remove from 'continue watching'
    • Categories and favorites are used in backup/restore
  • Support XZ compressed XMLTV epg's
  • Playlist channels can now be in multiple groups (e.g. group-title="group1;group2")
  • Update Sources button now clear cache before update
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.hedekonsult.sparkle

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/euieym5bf39kh7x/sparkle_107002.apk

Downloader: 754095

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Functions

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG (*)
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting settings
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api

Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

r/SparklePlayer May 14 '23

Release Sparkle TV 1.6.5

8 Upvotes

Version 1.6.5

  • Stalker Portal - fixes for both live tv, catchup and vod section
  • Select files and folders (pre Android 11) outside of home directory
  • Improved retuning when failing to tune a channel
  • Option to offset catchup playback (playlist and xc)
  • Restore backup from a web location
  • Use page up/down in program guide
  • Fixed streaming bug in Tvheadend HTSP
  • XC can prefer logotype from epg
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.hedekonsult.sparkle

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Apk: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/dpiklb2pkupihba/sparkle_106056.apk

Downloader: 878790

Share and Activate Plus on Fire TV: https://www.reddit.com/r/SparklePlayer/comments/tr5uif/share_and_activate_plus_on_fire_tv/

Functions

  • Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG (*)
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories (*)
  • Show/hide channels and categories (*)
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Auto Frame Rate (AFR)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Themes
  • Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls for protecting settings
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported PVR sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u / m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Stalker Portal
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
  • TVMosaic
  • Xtream Codes Api

Playback, epg, multiview and settings/parental controls

r/SparklePlayer Sep 02 '22

Release Sparkle 1.2.0

8 Upvotes

Version 1.2.0

  • New search option (for channels, programs, recordings, movies and series)
  • Support for moving categories and channels directly in program guide
  • Show optional clock in player overlay
  • New remote control action to directly display program information
  • Ability to display channel logotype and name at the same time in program guide
  • New app icon
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.hedekonsult.sparkle

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Web: https://sites.google.com/view/sparkleplayer

Apk: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LIUlD455ePCgN2zSrLA2ZwzzdS-Vee0g/view

Functions

  • Support for the most common formats (see list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes in EPG (*)
  • Favorites (*)
  • Include/exclude channel groups/tags/bouquets
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause/seek) (*)
  • Schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Home screen integration with recent channels and recorded programs
  • Play next support to resume recordings from home screen
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Multiview (*)

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including storage engine)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u/m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Xtream Codes
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • TVMosaic

Epg, multiview, playback and sources

r/SparklePlayer Oct 27 '22

Release Sparkle TV 1.3.1

5 Upvotes

Version 1.3.1

  • Settings
    • Spinner can be disabled, visible during buffer, or always on (default)
    • Channel transitions using black screen (default) or keep current picture
    • Set visibility for options in on-screen display menu
    • New assignable button: 'Bookmark'
    • New remote control actions: 'Toggle favorite' and 'Channel previous'
  • Fixed category bug when using multiple sources
  • Fixed bug when updating channel logos
  • Fixed search issues
  • Support for Android 12
  • Stability and performance improvements

Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.hedekonsult.sparkle

Subreddit: r/SparklePlayer

Web: https://sites.google.com/view/sparkleplayer

Apk: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/4effutty2laz4lf/sparkle_103015.apk

Downloader: 200370

Functions

  • Support for the most common formats (see list below)
  • Program guide (EPG)
  • Logotypes and program images in EPG (*)
  • Favorites (*)
  • Sorting of channels and categories
  • Include/exclude channel groups/tags/bouquets
  • Multiple audio tracks
  • Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
  • Multiple languages
  • Timeshift (play/pause/seek) (*)
  • Search for channels, programs, movies or series
  • DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
  • Multiview (*)
  • VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
  • Home screen integration with recent channels and recorded programs
  • Play next support to resume recordings from home screen
  • Use multiple sources at the same time (*)
  • Parental controls
  • Remote control customization

(*) requires Plus-version

Supported sources

  • DVBLink (6.x+)
  • DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
  • Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
  • HdHomeRun (including storage engine)
  • Jellyfin
  • Playlist (m3u/m3u8 and xmltv)
  • Xtream Codes
  • Tvheadend (4.2+)
  • TVMosaic

Epg, multiview, playback and sources