# Sparklight TV

> Sparklight TV makes almost any screen in your home into a TV

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sparklight.tv.platform](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sparklight.tv.platform)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sparklight.tv.platform`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TiVo Platform Technologies LLC
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 44,092
- **Rating:** 3.12 / 5 (137 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.43.0.20
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2020-12-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sparklight.tv.platform)
- **Website:** [http://www.sparklight.com/sparklighttv](http://www.sparklight.com/sparklighttv)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sparklight.com/legal/privacy-policy](https://www.sparklight.com/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

Sparklight® TV enables you to transform almost any screen in your home into a fully functional TV. Stream your favorite cable and local channels live on up to three devices simultaneously, with an optional upgrade for six streams. Capture your favorite shows effortlessly using Cloud DVR, supporting between 10 to 200 hours of recordings. The platform offers parental controls to keep your viewing family-friendly, as well as an extensive video on demand library.

This service requires a Sparklight® TV subscription and is available in select regions. With Sparklight TV, enjoy the flexibility of watching and recording TV content anywhere in your home at your convenience. Please note that the app displays content in its original aspect ratio and quality standards.

## Rankings

- #315,131 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.sparklight.tv.platform.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users report that the Sparklight TV Android app is unreliable, frequently freezing or losing signal. Many are frustrated that mobile streaming is restricted to when connected to home WiFi only. The app's navigation is difficult and cumbersome, leading to poor user experience. Customer service is viewed as unhelpful, and pricing is seen as too expensive compared to other streaming options. Overall, users express significant dissatisfaction with the app’s performance and service.

### Cons

- App often freezes, loses signal, or fails to work reliably.
- Cannot watch outside of home WiFi; app restricts mobile streaming when not at home.
- Navigation is clunky and the user interface is difficult to use.
- Customer service is reported as poor and unresponsive.
- Price is considered very high compared to competitors.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sparklight.tv.platform)