Sign out by going to Settings, then Account, then Sign Out

The steps to sign out of Apple TV depend on which device you are using. On an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, open the Apple TV app, tap or click your profile icon in the top right corner, scroll down, and tap or click Sign Out. On an Apple TV box, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > [Your Account Name] > Sign Out. On a smart TV or streaming device, the path is usually Settings > Accounts > Apple TV > Sign Out, though the exact menu names vary by manufacturer.

Before you sign out, know that you will lose access to your library, watch history, and personalized recommendations on that device. If you sign out on a shared device, the next person who opens Apple TV will see a blank home screen and will need to sign in with their own account. You can sign back in at any time using your Apple ID and password.

Key Takeaways

  • On iPhone, iPad, or Mac, open the Apple TV app, tap your profile icon, and select Sign Out from the menu.
  • On an Apple TV box, navigate to Settings > Users and Accounts > [Your Account Name] > Sign Out.
  • On third-party smart TVs and streaming devices, look in Settings > Accounts or a similar menu, then find Apple TV and select Sign Out.
  • Signing out removes your watch history and recommendations from that device but does not cancel your Apple TV+ subscription.

Sign out on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Open the Apple TV app and look for your profile icon — it is usually a circle with your initials or photo in the top right corner of the screen. Tap or click it. A menu will drop down showing your name and account details.

Scroll down to the bottom of that menu until you see the Sign Out button. Tap or click it. The app will ask you to confirm; tap or click Sign Out again. You will be returned to the home screen, which will now be empty.

Sign out on an Apple TV box

On a device running tvOS (the operating system for Apple TV boxes), go to Settings at the top of the home screen. Select Users and Accounts. You will see a list of accounts on that device; tap the account you want to sign out of.

Select Sign Out. The system will ask you to confirm. After you confirm, that account will be removed from the device. If you are the only account on the device, the home screen will be blank until someone signs in again.

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

The path varies depending on the TV brand and model year. On most Samsung and LG TVs, go to Settings, then look for Accounts or Apps. Find Apple TV in the list and select it. You should see an option to Sign Out or Remove Account.

If you cannot find Apple TV in the Accounts menu, try going to Apps instead, selecting Apple TV, and looking for a Sign Out or Manage Account option. If the app does not offer a sign-out option, you can uninstall and reinstall it, which will clear your login on that TV.

Sign out on Roku, Fire Stick, or Google TV

On a Roku device, go to Settings > Apps > Apple TV > Sign Out. On an Amazon Fire Stick, go to Settings > Apps > Manage Installed Applications > Apple TV, then select Sign Out if available, or Uninstall to clear the app completely. On Google TV, go to Settings > Apps > Apple TV > Sign Out.

If you do not see a Sign Out option on any of these devices, uninstalling the app and reinstalling it will remove your account. The next time you open Apple TV, you will be asked to sign in fresh.

What happens after you sign out

Once you sign out, your watch history, saved shows, and personalized recommendations disappear from that device. Your Apple TV+ subscription remains active on your account — signing out does not cancel it. You can sign back in on the same device or any other device using your Apple ID and password, and your library and history will reappear.

If you are signing out because you are selling or giving away the device, make sure to also remove the device from your Apple ID account settings on iCloud.com or in Settings on another Apple device. This prevents the next owner from accessing your account or seeing your personal information.

Sign out of all devices at once

You cannot sign out of all devices from the Apple TV app itself. Instead, go to appleid.apple.com on a computer or another device, sign in with your Apple ID, and go to Devices. Find the device you want to sign out of and select Remove. This will sign you out of that device remotely.

Alternatively, you can change your Apple ID password, which will sign you out of all devices and apps using that password. You will then need to sign back in on each device with your new password. This is the most thorough way to sign out everywhere at once, but it also affects other Apple services like iCloud, iTunes, and the App Store.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does signing out of Apple TV cancel my subscription?

No. Signing out only removes your account from that device. Your Apple TV+ subscription remains active and will continue to charge your payment method. You can sign back in on any device and resume watching.

What if I forgot my Apple ID password and cannot sign out?

Go to appleid.apple.com on another device and select Forgot Apple ID or password. Follow the steps to reset your password. Once you have a new password, you can sign in on the device where you are stuck and then sign out normally.

Can I sign out of Apple TV without signing out of other Apple services?

Yes. Signing out of the Apple TV app only affects that app. Your Apple ID, iCloud, and other Apple services remain signed in on that device. If you want to sign out of everything, you will need to do that separately in Settings.

Will my watch history come back if I sign in again on the same device?

Yes. Your watch history, saved shows, and recommendations are tied to your Apple ID, not to the device. When you sign back in with the same account, everything will be restored.

How do I sign out if the app is frozen or not responding?

Force-close the app: on iPhone or iPad, swipe up from the bottom of the screen; on Apple TV, hold the menu button; on smart TVs, go to Settings > Apps and force-stop Apple TV. Then uninstall and reinstall the app. This will clear your login without needing to access the sign-out menu.