Dispatch

Dispatch suits users who already manage movies and shows in Plex and want a clean, TV friendly way to browse. It works as a portal so you can see what you own without adding or fetching media. After linking your server, your library appears in one place for quick access. Navigation focuses on clarity and local control to keep things responsive. If you need the Dispatch APK, confirm compatibility with your Android TV device before setup.

What Dispatch offers

Plex library connection

Dispatch connects to your existing Plex account so you can browse your media in a single place on Android TV. After you sign in, it presents movies and shows from your library without trying to stream or acquire anything itself.

Feed based home screen

Dispatch presents a modern home screen that highlights content from Plex in a feed layout. You can move through rows, open details, and jump into what you want to watch with fewer steps than traditional grid launchers.

Optional remote control customization

Dispatch offers optional Accessibility services that let you tailor hardware remote button actions. If enabled, you can assign how specific keys behave so navigation aligns with your preferences while keeping all processing on the device.

Foreground app detection

Dispatch can detect the app currently in the foreground and redirect to your preferred home experience when needed. This behavior helps keep your TV session focused and consistent as you move between apps and return home.

Privacy first and portal only design

Dispatch does not collect or share personal data and keeps all Accessibility processing local and optional. It serves purely as a portal to your Plex library and does not stream, download, or acquire media, which helps maintain clear boundaries around your data and content.

Before using Dispatch

Dispatch is built for Android TV and depends on your existing Plex setup. You need a Plex account and a library already organized on your server for the home screen to populate. The app itself does not provide media, channels, or subscriptions and relies entirely on what you already have in Plex.

Clarifying what Dispatch is not

Dispatch is not a delivery or courier service app, and it is not a standalone streaming provider. It does not replace Plex or alter your library. Instead, it acts as a launcher that helps you browse and jump into your content more directly on Android TV.

Permissions and control in Dispatch

Accessibility permissions in Dispatch are optional and only required if you want deeper control of remote buttons and home behavior. You can use the core browsing experience without enabling these services, and you can turn them off at any time.

How to use Dispatch on Android TV

Dispatch organizes your Plex media into a clear feed on your TV. Setup is quick and focuses on connecting your library and choosing your preferred controls. If you plan to download Dispatch on a compatible device, follow these steps to get started.

1. First, open Dispatch on your Android TV and follow the prompts to connect to your Plex account or server.
2. Next, wait while Dispatch syncs your library, then review the home feed as it fills with your movies and shows.
3. Then, browse categories and rows, select a title, and open its details to start playback with your usual apps.
4. After that, if you want custom remote behavior, go to settings and enable the optional Accessibility service for Dispatch to assign specific button actions.
5. Finally, choose your preferred home experience and enable foreground app detection if you want automatic redirection back to your selected home screen.

Get started with Dispatch on your TV

Dispatch provides a feed based home experience for Plex on Android TV with local control and optional remote customization. It serves as a portal to your existing library and does not add or acquire media. To try the Dispatch latest version, install it on your TV and connect it to your Plex server.