The fastest way to sign out depends on what you're using

To sign out of Apple TV, go to Settings, select Users and Accounts, choose your account, and select Sign Out. The exact path changes slightly depending on whether you're on an Apple TV box, iPhone, iPad, Mac, or a smart TV — but the principle is the same across all of them. You'll need to confirm the sign-out, and your account will be removed from that device.

Signing out is useful when you're selling or giving away a device, letting someone else use it, or straightforward cleaning up accounts you no longer need on that hardware. It removes your personal data, viewing history, and saved passwords from that device, though it does not delete your Apple TV account itself.

Key Takeaways

  • On Apple TV boxes, navigate to Settings > Users and Accounts > [Your Account] > Sign Out and confirm the action.
  • On iPhones, iPads, and Macs, open the TV app, tap or click your profile icon, select your account, and choose Sign Out.
  • On Samsung, LG, and other smart TVs with the Apple TV app, the sign-out path is Settings > Users and Accounts > [Your Account] > Sign Out.
  • Signing out removes your account from that device only — your Apple TV subscription and account remain active on other devices and online.

Sign out on an Apple TV box

Pick up your Apple TV remote and press the Home button to go to the main screen. Scroll to Settings and open it.

From Settings, navigate to Users and Accounts. You'll see a list of accounts on this device. Select the account you want to sign out of — it will usually show your name or email address. Once you've selected it, choose Sign Out.

A confirmation message will appear asking if you're sure you want to sign out. Select Confirm or Yes. The device will remove your account, and you'll return to the home screen. If this is the only account on the device, you may be prompted to set up a new one or continue as a guest.

Sign out on iPhone or iPad

Open the TV app on your iPhone or iPad. Look for the profile icon — it's usually in the bottom right corner of the screen, shown as a circle with your initials or profile picture inside it.

Tap your profile icon. You'll see your account information and a list of options. Scroll down and select Sign Out. A confirmation prompt will appear. Tap Sign Out again to confirm.

After you sign out, the TV app will return to the home screen. You can still browse content, but you won't be able to watch shows or movies, access your library, or see your viewing history until you sign back in.

Sign out on a Mac

Open the TV app from your Applications folder or Launchpad. In the menu bar at the top of the screen, click Account (or your name if it's displayed there).

From the dropdown menu, select Sign Out. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click Sign Out again to confirm the action. The TV app will close your account on that Mac.

Sign out on a Samsung, LG, or other smart TV

On your smart TV remote, navigate to the Apple TV app and open it. Press the menu or options button on your remote (the exact button varies by TV brand).

Look for Settings or Preferences within the app. Select Users and Accounts, then choose your account from the list. Select Sign Out and confirm when prompted.

If you can't find these options, check your TV's manual or the Apple TV app help section — some TV manufacturers place the sign-out option in slightly different locations. The account will be removed from that TV once you confirm.

What happens after you sign out

Once you sign out, your personal data is removed from that device. This includes your viewing history, saved shows, downloaded content, and stored passwords. The device will no longer show your profile or recommendations based on your account.

Your Apple TV subscription itself is not affected. You can sign back into the same account on any other device, or sign into a different account on the same device. Your account information, subscription status, and library remain intact online and on any other devices where you're still signed in.

If you're preparing to sell or give away the device, signing out is an important step. After you sign out, you should also go back to Settings and remove any other personal information, such as Wi-Fi passwords or payment methods, before handing it over.

Signing out vs. deleting your Apple TV account

Signing out and deleting your account are two different actions. Signing out removes your account from one device only. Deleting your account removes it permanently from Apple's servers and cancels your subscription — this is much harder to undo.

If you only want to stop using Apple TV on one device, sign out. If you want to cancel your subscription entirely and remove your account, you'll need to do that through your Apple ID settings on a web browser or through the Settings app on an Apple device. That process is separate from signing out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sign out of Apple TV on all my devices at once?

No. You must sign out of each device individually by going through the Settings menu on that device. There is no option to sign out everywhere at once from a central location. However, you can change your Apple ID password, which will sign you out of most devices automatically — but this affects your entire Apple account, not just Apple TV.

What if I forget my password and can't sign out?

You can still remove the account from the device without entering your password. On most devices, go to Settings > Users and Accounts, select your account, and choose Remove or Delete. This removes the account from that device without requiring a password. Your account itself remains active.

Will signing out delete my shows and movies?

Downloaded content will be removed from that device when you sign out. However, your library and watch history remain in your account online. When you sign back in on any device, your library and history will reappear. Anything you purchased through Apple TV (not rented) will be available to read again.

Do I need to sign out before selling my Apple TV box?

Yes. Signing out removes your personal information and account from the device. After signing out, go back to Settings and remove any stored Wi-Fi passwords and payment methods. Then perform a factory reset if the device allows it. This ensures the new owner starts with a clean device.

Can someone else use Apple TV on my device after I sign out?

Yes. After you sign out, the device will either show a sign-in screen or allow another user to set up their account. Multiple accounts can be set up on one Apple TV box or smart TV, so different people can have their own profiles and viewing histories on the same hardware.