The fastest way to sign out depends on your TV model

To sign out of Apple TV on your television, go to Settings, select Users and Accounts, choose your account, and select Sign Out. The exact menu path varies slightly by TV brand — some Samsung, LG, and Vizio models have Apple TV built in, while others use an Apple TV box or stick. On an Apple TV box or stick connected to any TV, the process is the same: Settings > Users and Accounts > [Your Account] > Sign Out.

You will be asked to confirm. Select Sign Out again, and your account will be removed from that device. You remain signed in on any other devices where you use Apple TV — signing out on one TV does not affect your phone, tablet, or other televisions.

Key Takeaways

  • On any Apple TV device or app, sign out through Settings > Users and Accounts > [Your Account] > Sign Out.
  • You will see a confirmation prompt; select Sign Out a second time to complete the process.
  • Signing out on one TV does not sign you out on your phone, tablet, or other devices.
  • If you cannot find Users and Accounts in Settings, your TV model may use a different menu structure — check your TV brand's support page.
  • After signing out, the next person to use that TV will see the login screen when they open Apple TV.

Step-by-step for Apple TV boxes and sticks

If you have an Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, or Apple TV (2nd generation or later) connected to your television, follow these steps. From the home screen, use your remote to navigate to Settings. Scroll down and select Users and Accounts.

You will see a list of accounts on that device. Select the account you want to sign out of — it will usually be marked as the active user. Select Sign Out. A message will appear asking you to confirm; select Sign Out again. The account is now removed from that device, and the home screen will return to the login screen or the next user's account.

For Samsung, LG, and Vizio TVs with built-in Apple TV

Samsung Smart TVs (2022 and newer), LG Smart TVs (2023 and newer), and some Vizio models have Apple TV built directly into the TV software. To sign out, open the Apple TV app from your home screen. Press the menu button on your remote or navigate to your profile icon in the top corner.

Select Account or Users and Accounts, depending on your TV brand. Find your account in the list and select Sign Out. Confirm the action when prompted. You will return to the login screen, and the next user will need to sign in with their own Apple ID to watch.

What happens after you sign out

Once you sign out, your account data — including your watch history, recommendations, and saved shows — remains on Apple's servers. If you sign back in with the same Apple ID on that TV later, your library and preferences will be restored.

Any downloads you made on that TV will be deleted when you sign out. If someone else signs in with a different Apple ID, they will see their own library and watch history, not yours. Your account remains active on any other devices where you are still signed in.

If you do not see Users and Accounts in Settings

Some older TV models or non-Apple devices may not have a Users and Accounts menu. On older Apple TV models (1st generation), you may need to go to Settings > General > Reset and select Reset All Settings to remove your account. This will erase all data on that device, so use it only as a last resort.

If you are using Apple TV through a third-party app on a smart TV that does not have built-in Apple TV, look for Account or Profile settings within the Apple TV app itself rather than in the TV's main Settings menu. Check your TV manufacturer's support page if you cannot locate the sign-out option — the menu structure varies by brand and software version.

Signing out remotely without access to the TV

If you no longer have access to the TV or it is not responding, you can sign out from your Apple ID account online. Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Select Devices, find the Apple TV in the list, and select Remove or Sign Out.

This will sign your account out of that device remotely, though it may take a few minutes to take effect. You can also change your Apple ID password, which will automatically sign you out of all devices except your current one — useful if you are concerned about account security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will signing out delete my watch history and saved shows?

No. Your watch history, saved shows, and recommendations are stored in your Apple ID account, not on the TV. When you sign back in with the same Apple ID, all your data returns. Only downloads stored on that specific TV are deleted.

Can I sign out of Apple TV without using the remote?

Not directly. You need the TV remote to navigate Settings and confirm the sign-out. If your remote is lost or broken, you can sign out remotely through appleid.apple.com on a computer or phone, or replace the remote and use it to sign out from the TV.

What if someone else is signed in and I do not know their password?

You can still sign them out from Settings > Users and Accounts without knowing their password. Select their account and choose Sign Out. You will not need their Apple ID or password. After they are signed out, you can sign in with your own account.

Does signing out of Apple TV on my TV sign me out on my iPhone or iPad?

No. Each device is separate. Signing out on your TV does not affect your phone, tablet, or any other device. You remain signed in everywhere else unless you manually sign out on each device.

Why does the sign-out option not appear in my Settings menu?

Some TV models or older Apple TV hardware may have a different menu structure. Check your TV brand's support documentation or the Apple TV support page for your specific model. You can also try restarting the TV or updating the Apple TV software if an update is available.