PHSparkle TV DVR/PVR Player
Sparkle TV is a DVR/PVR application designed for streaming Live TV on Android TV, Google TV, and Fire TV devices. It supports various IPTV provider formats as well as over-the-air antenna integration via hardware and media servers.Application Specifications
| Category | Details |
| Minimum OS | Android 6.0+ |
| Target Platforms | Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV Stick |
| Origin | Sweden |
| Version | 2.3.0 |
Core Features
| Feature Type | Included Functionality |
| Navigation | Program guide (EPG), Logotypes/images (), Search (Channels/VOD), Favorites () |
| Playback | Auto Frame Rate (AFR), Multiple audio tracks, Subtitles (CC/DVBSub/Teletext), Timeshift (*) |
| Management | Channel/Category sorting (), Show/Hide categories (), Parental controls, Remote customization |
| Advanced | DVR Scheduling (), Multiview (), Multiple simultaneous sources (), VOD/Catchup () |
| Integration | Home screen "Play next", Recent channels, Recorded programs, Themes |
(*) Requires Plus-versionSupported PVR Sources
- IPTV/Playlists: m3u/m3u8, XMLTV, Xtream Codes API, Stalker Portal
- Hardware/Servers: HdHomeRun (Gen 4+ with Storage Engine), Jellyfin, Plex (Beta)
- Network Tuners: Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox), Tvheadend (4.2+), Tvheadend HTSP (API 24+)
- Legacy/Other: DVBLink (6.x+), DVBViewer, TVMosaic
Version 2.3.0 Update Log
| Component | Improvements and Fixes |
| New Sources | Added Plex support (Beta); Added Jellyfin Movie/Series support |
| EPG/Guide | Inactivity timeout setting; Auto-switching/one-click close preview settings; Performance tuning |
| Player | Updated internal player; Fixed reconnection stability; Support for SVG images |
| DVR/Storage | Selection for Default or Browse DVR locations; Fixed Jellyfin recording loading |
| General | Stalker search fixes; Looping list support; Improved launcher image loading |
Technical Notes
- Content Policy: Sparkle TV does not provide media, channels, or sources. Users must provide legal content. The application has no affiliation with third-party content providers.
- Platform Limitation: Full feature set is optimized for Android TV/Google TV. The mobile version is primarily intended for purchasing the Plus-version license.