Sparkle TV Review 2026: IPTV Player for Android TV
In this guide
Is Sparkle TV a good IPTV player?
Yes, especially if you want to record. Sparkle TV, from the Swedish developer HKAB, is an IPTV and PVR player for Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV. The free app plays Xtream Codes, M3U and Stalker portal sources with an XMLTV guide. Sparkle TV Plus adds favorites, timeshift, DVR, multiview and VOD. The latest version we found is 2.3.1 from May 2026.
At a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | HKAB (Hede Konsulttjänst AB) |
| Devices | Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV; a phone version mainly for buying Plus |
| Price | Free; Sparkle TV Plus is a paid upgrade |
| Logins | M3U, Xtream Codes, Stalker portal, plus Enigma2, Tvheadend, Plex, Jellyfin, HDHomeRun and more |
| Guide | XMLTV EPG |
| Plus only | Favorites, timeshift, DVR, multiview, VOD |
| Latest version | 2.3.1 (May 2026) |
Who Sparkle TV suits
People with an Android TV box or Fire TV who want a clean, TV-style guide and the option to record or watch several channels at once. It also mixes IPTV with antenna TV through an HDHomeRun, which few players do.
How to set up Sparkle TV
- Install Sparkle TV on your Android TV, Google TV or Fire TV.
- Add a source and choose Xtream Codes (or M3U / Stalker portal).
- Type the login and let the channels load.
- If you used M3U, add an XMLTV link for the guide.
- To record or use timeshift, buy Sparkle TV Plus through the phone version.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Recording, timeshift and multiview in Plus
- Many source types, including antenna via HDHomeRun
- Clean TV-style guide
- Actively updated in 2026
Cons
- The best features need Plus
- Most features only on Android TV / Google TV
- No smart TV version
- Plus is bought through the phone version
Verdict
Sparkle TV is the pick if you want a DVR-style experience on Android TV. For the free tier alone, OTT Navigator offers more; see OTT Navigator vs Sparkle TV.
Questions about Sparkle TV
Can Sparkle TV record?
Yes, with Sparkle TV Plus (DVR).
Does Sparkle TV work on Fire TV?
Yes. The developer says most features are only available on Android TV and Google TV, so check what you need on Fire TV.
Does Sparkle TV include channels?
No. The developer states Sparkle does not provide any channels or media.
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Facts checked on 10/21/2026 against the app’s own website or store listing. Apps change prices and features often; check the official page before you pay.