Sparkle TV
Sparkle TV is a less mainstream player than TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro, but it stands out for supporting a wide range of PVR and media-server backends alongside standard IPTV playlists. It's also had a notable recent change worth knowing before you install it.
What is Sparkle TV?
Sparkle TV is a media player app developed independently of UKProviderNow. What sets it apart from most players on this hub is its breadth of supported source types: beyond ordinary M3U and Xtream Codes IPTV playlists, it can connect to backends like Plex, Jellyfin, Tvheadend, Enigma2 boxes, DVBLink, DVBViewer, and HDHomeRun tuners. In practice, most IPTV subscribers will only use its M3U or Xtream Codes support — the other integrations matter more to people running their own home media server or PVR hardware.
Current availability
Sparkle TV was removed from the Google Play Store in May 2026. It may still be installable on some devices through other means, but the future of updates and any paid upgrade purchase isn't something we can confirm from here. Check the store or installation method on your specific device before choosing this app, and treat this section as something to re-verify rather than take as permanent.
Supported devices and platforms
- Android TV
- Google TV
- Fire TV / Firestick
There's no iOS or Apple TV version. If you need an Apple-compatible player instead, see IPTV Smarters Pro or IBO Player.
Check your Firestick setup →Playlist and login methods
- M3U playlists
- Xtream Codes API
- XMLTV EPG feeds
Key features
- EPG with channel logos and programme images
- Timeshift — pause and rewind live streams where the source supports it
- DVR-style scheduled recording and multiview (watching several streams at once)
- Favourites, channel/category sorting, and multi-language interface
Recording, favourites, and multi-playlist support sit behind the paid Sparkle Plus upgrade; the free version covers core streaming.
Basic setup overview
Install Sparkle TV on a supported device, open it, and add a source — an M3U playlist URL, Xtream Codes login, or one of its supported backend connections. For a standard IPTV subscription, M3U or Xtream Codes is what you'll use; the PVR/media-server options aren't relevant unless you're already running that infrastructure.
UKProviderNow customers get their exact playlist or login details, and confirmation of which app suits their device, during setup.
EPG (electronic programme guide)
Sparkle TV accepts XMLTV guide feeds directly as one of its supported source types, in addition to guide data that comes bundled with an Xtream Codes login. That direct XMLTV support is a genuine feature distinction from simpler M3U-only players.
Check an EPG feed with our EPG Validator →Troubleshooting and common problems
App missing from Google Play
Given the recent Play Store removal, check what installation route is currently available for your device before assuming a fault.
Check compatibility →Buffering or dropped streams
Confirm your connection can sustain the stream bitrate before adjusting app settings.
Run a buffering diagnostic →Recording or timeshift not working
These features depend on the source supporting them — not every M3U or Xtream Codes provider does.
Get setup help →Compatibility with IPTV services
For a standard IPTV subscription, Sparkle TV works the same way as most players on this hub: point it at an M3U playlist or Xtream Codes login. See UKProviderNow's plans if you're comparing services.
UKProviderNow provides independent information about IPTV player software. Sparkle TV is developed and maintained by its own team and is not owned by, affiliated with, or endorsed by UKProviderNow. Player apps like this do not themselves provide television channels — they only play back the playlists or logins a user adds. You are responsible for making sure any playlist, stream, or account you use with this or any other app comes from an authorised source. UKProviderNow does not host, distribute, or link to unauthorised streams, channel lists, or copyrighted content through this guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sparkle TV?
Sparkle TV is a third-party media player for Android TV and Fire TV that plays back both standard IPTV playlists and recordings from PVR or media-server backends. It doesn't include any channels of its own.
What devices support Sparkle TV?
Android TV, Google TV, and Fire TV / Firestick. It isn't available on iOS or Apple TV.
Is Sparkle TV still available on Google Play?
As of this guide's most recent check, Sparkle TV was removed from the Google Play Store in May 2026. Confirm current availability and installation method directly on the device or store you plan to use before relying on it.
Does Sparkle TV provide IPTV channels?
No. It's a media player app. You need your own playlist, account, or compatible backend server before there's anything to watch.
Can I use an M3U playlist with Sparkle TV?
Yes, M3U and XMLTV EPG feeds are both supported.
Can I use Xtream Codes with Sparkle TV?
Yes, Xtream Codes API is one of Sparkle TV's supported source types.
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