Spark help
Clear answers before game day.
Start with the number-plus-song walk-up sequence, automatic GameChanger hype, manual control, and the audio path your baseball or softball field provides.
Buying + setup
What is FieldFire Spark?
Spark is the local FieldFire controller for baseball and softball batter announcements, assigned walk-up songs, automatic GameChanger-synchronized hype, and manual one-tap audio cues.
Exactly what ships in the $299 order?
The $299 order includes one physical FieldFire Spark controller. The field supplies a powered speaker or PA input, power, any required audio cable, network access for connected services, Spotify service, and music permissions or licensing.
Does Spark include a speaker or display?
No. Spark is the controller. Use the powered speaker or PA already at the field through the reviewed analog or Bluetooth route. A browser scoreboard is available as a secondary output, but display hardware is not required for the audio workflow and is not included.
What does the operator use during the game?
An approved adult operator opens the local FieldFire interface on a phone, tablet, or laptop. The operator can run Walk-Up Game Mode, trigger manual hype, monitor the current game, and stop audio when needed.
Player walk-ups
What happens when a batter walk-up is triggered?
Spark lets the output route settle, plays the reviewed local now-batting number announcement for jersey numbers 1 through 99, and then starts that player's assigned local or Spotify song crop.
Can every player have a different song and start point?
Yes. Assign a local audio file or Spotify track to each player, choose the start point, select an 8, 12, or 15 second playback window where supported, preview the complete number-plus-song cue, and save it to the roster.
How do volunteers run the batting order?
Walk-Up Game Mode keeps the lineup in order so the operator can trigger the next batter individually. Curated manual hype controls remain available below the lineup for moments that need a human call.
Automatic + manual hype
What does automatic hype do?
When GameChanger is connected for a supported live game and the operator enables the reviewed automatic categories, Spark follows game state and resolves approved cues for moments such as scoring, momentum, defense, outs, pressure, umpire calls, organ stingers, and player walk-ups.
Can Spark run hype without someone tapping every play?
Yes, for supported GameChanger-synchronized moments after the operator starts the game and enables the desired categories. Spark uses reviewed precanned cues and cooldowns; manual controls and explicit stop behavior remain available throughout the game.
Can we run everything manually?
Yes. The Hype Deck exposes curated manual cues in clear groups, and Walk-Up Game Mode lets the operator trigger each batter directly. Manual operation remains useful when a scoring integration is unavailable or the operator wants to call the moment first.
Audio + Spotify
What is required for Spotify playback?
Use an authorized Spotify Premium account, internet access, and Spark's supported local Spotify Connect receiver routed through the configured game-day audio output. Spotify service, account fees, track availability, and music rights are separate from Spark.
Does Spark control any Spotify device that happens to be nearby?
No. Spark controls its configured local Spotify Connect receiver and audio route. Pairing a Bluetooth speaker provides the physical sound output; it does not replace the authorized Spotify connection or turn an arbitrary phone into Spark's receiver.
Can we use our own audio files?
Yes. Customer-provided local audio can be assigned to players and reviewed cues. Local playback seeks to the saved start point and remains a useful fallback when a connected music service is unavailable.
Does Spark need internet during the game?
Spotify and GameChanger synchronization require internet. The local FieldFire interface and prepared local audio can continue through the device's configured local network path. Test the exact field setup before game day.
Shipping + support
When will Spark ship?
In-stock Spark orders are prepared and handed to the carrier within 3 to 5 business days after confirmation. Carrier transit time begins after shipment.
What are the return and warranty terms?
Spark has a 30-day return window and a one-year hardware warranty. Review the published return and warranty policies for eligibility, exclusions, and the support process.
Still unsure?
Show us your audio setup.
Send the speaker model, available input, GameChanger use, and Spotify plan. Do not send player or child information.
