# Sparklight TV

> Entertainment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1521234831](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1521234831)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1521234831`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TiVo Platform Technologies LLC
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 2.10 / 5 (75 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.43.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2020-12-07
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sparklight-tv/id1521234831)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sparklight.com/legal/privacy-policy](https://www.sparklight.com/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

Sparklight TV for Chrome turns almost any screen into a TV, letting you stream live cable and local channels. It supports 3 streams, with an upgrade to 6, and Cloud DVR that records 10-200 hours for later viewing.

With Video on Demand, parental controls, and cross-device compatibility, you can watch your favorites anywhere. A Sparklight TV subscription is required, and availability is in select areas.

## Rankings

- #201,897 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviews portray Sparklight TV as a flawed streaming option on Apple devices. While a few users appreciate the concept and some device setups (notably Fire TV and multi-TV configurations), the majority report serious reliability problems - frequent buffering, outages, and sync issues - alongside persistent 'you must be at home' access restrictions. Sign-in errors and price concerns further color the experience. The app also lacks several expected features and has a clunky UI. Overall, sentiment is largely negative with notable hardware-specific workarounds, but reliability remains the core issue.

### Pros

- Viewed as a decent switch from traditional cable.
- Works on Fire TV devices and supports multi-TV setups.
- Some users report remotes and hardware function as expected after setup.

### Cons

- Frequent instability: crashes, freezes, buffering, and sync issues across Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Fire TV.
- Requires being on the home network to watch; away-from-home support is unreliable or not available.
- Login/sign-in problems: incorrect passwords, login failures, and error codes like 401.
- High price and perceived low value given reliability issues.
- Feature gaps and clunky UI: no favorites, no local recording, and a difficult-to-navigate interface.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1521234831)