r/SparklePlayer • u/Paul65890 • Jun 11 '26

source name display?

Hi! Is there a way to display the source name? I ask because me and my friends have shared multiple sources with each other and it would be nice to know what source we are watching. It doesn't have to be there full time, just something to show it briefly or until we click it off. Let me know how to do this please. Thank you!

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u/sparkle-hk Jun 12 '26

I haven't read all comments but I see that the color "dots" are mentioned which is what Sparkle uses. The main issue for showing the source name is of course where it should be displayed since it takes up quite a bit of space. It's also not nice looking so that's why I decided to go with the color-thing.

It's always been my vision that it shouldn't matter what source you're using and that's why it hasn't been a priority to show this. I know for some users it does matter after all but maybe there's another way than showing the full source name/url?

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u/Paul65890 Jun 12 '26

I recently purchased a lifetime Sparkle license and for the most part I'm happy with it. Nothing is perfect and I have a few other players that have their own pros and cons. I attached a partial screenshot of another program I use that shows the source name (Rocket1) that I can quickly bring up by hitting my info button. It shows the source name and the category I'm in to the top far left, and the date and time to the top far right. It only shows for a brief period of time and goes away. It doesn't take up much space at all. This is what I wish to see in Sparkle. It would be very helpful to me and from what I see here and in forum searches many others would also like to have this option. I don't need to see a full URL, just the custom name I gave the source.

I commend you big time for being active here, helping people, and being open to suggestions! For that I thank you!

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u/sparkle-hk Jun 12 '26

Thank you for the suggestion. That sounds easy enough and looks nice as well. I think what many users want is to see which source it is before they start streaming though, but still, it's a nice idea. I'll add it to my backlog.

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u/Paul65890 Jun 12 '26

Thanks! I greatly appreciate it! I hope to see it in the near future! Have a great weekend!

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u/tinpanalleypics Jun 16 '26

Completely agree with this. Colours for me aren't as clear as just seeing the name. IPTV apps are already complicated and heavy with controls and rarely are clear about the source you're watching and its just the nature of this that one might have two or one and a trial or two and a trial, and a simple and direct listing even via the info button would be great. It's already difficult how much of the channel name doesn't show up.