Sign out on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

To sign out of the Apple TV app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, open the app and tap or click the account icon in the bottom right corner. On iPhone and iPad, this is a profile picture or silhouette; on Mac, look for it in the top right. Select your name or account email from the menu that appears.

Scroll down to the bottom of the account screen and tap or click Sign Out. The app will ask you to confirm. Tap or click again to complete the sign-out. You will be returned to the sign-in screen, and your account information will be removed from the device.

Sign out on Apple TV (the hardware device)

On an Apple TV box, go to Settings from the main menu. Navigate to Users and Accounts, then select the account you want to sign out of. Choose Sign Out and confirm when prompted.

If you have multiple user profiles on your Apple TV, you can sign out of one without affecting the others. The next time someone uses that profile, they will need to sign in again with an Apple ID.

Sign out on a smart TV or streaming device

If you are using the Apple TV app on a Samsung TV, LG TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, or other supported device, the sign-out process varies slightly by manufacturer. Open the Apple TV app and navigate to Settings or Account (usually found in a menu icon or gear symbol).

Look for an option labeled Sign Out, Log Out, or Remove Account. Select it and confirm. If you cannot find the sign-out option in the app itself, check your device's main settings menu under Apps or Applications, find the Apple TV app, and select Clear Data or Uninstall to remove your account information.

Sign out on a web browser

If you are watching Apple TV+ through a web browser at tv.apple.com, click your account profile icon in the top right corner of the page. A dropdown menu will appear with your name and account details.

Click Sign Out at the bottom of the menu. You will be logged out when ready, and the next time you visit the site, you will see the sign-in screen. Your saved preferences and watch history will remain tied to your Apple ID, so they will reappear when you sign back in.

What happens after you sign out

Once you sign out, your account is removed from that device. Anyone who picks up the device will not be able to access your watch history, saved shows, or personal recommendations without signing in with their own Apple ID.

If you are selling, giving away, or returning a device, signing out is an important security step. It prevents the next user from accessing your account or billing information. If you plan to use the device again later, you can always sign back in with your Apple ID and password.

If you cannot find the sign-out button

On some older devices or less common streaming platforms, the Apple TV app may not have a visible sign-out option. In this case, you can remove your account by uninstalling and reinstalling the app. Go to your device's app store or settings, find the Apple TV app, and select Uninstall or Remove.

After uninstalling, restart your device, then reinstall the Apple TV app from your device's app store. When you open it, you will be at the sign-in screen. This method clears all stored account data and is useful if you are troubleshooting sign-out problems or preparing a device for someone else to use.

Key Takeaways

  • On iPhones, iPads, and Macs, tap or click the account icon, select your name, scroll to the bottom, and tap or click Sign Out.
  • On an Apple TV hardware device, go to Settings, select Users and Accounts, choose your account, and select Sign Out.
  • On smart TVs and streaming devices, open the Apple TV app, find Settings or Account, and look for a Sign Out or Remove Account option.
  • Signing out removes your account from the device but does not delete your watch history or preferences from your Apple ID.
  • If no sign-out option appears, uninstalling and reinstalling the app will remove your account information from the device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will signing out delete my watch history?

No. Your watch history, saved shows, and recommendations are stored with your Apple ID, not on the device. When you sign back in on any device, all of that information will be there. Signing out only removes your account from that specific device.

Do I need to sign out before selling my device?

Yes. Signing out removes your account and prevents the next user from accessing your personal information, watch history, or billing details. It is an important step before giving away or selling any device that has your Apple ID on it.

Can I sign out of the Apple TV app without signing out of my Apple ID?

Yes. Signing out of the Apple TV app only removes that app's access to your account. Your Apple ID remains active on the device, and other apps that use it will continue to work normally.

What if I forgot my password and cannot sign back in?

You can still sign out without knowing your password. Use the sign-out option in the app or uninstall and reinstall it. To sign back in later, you can reset your Apple ID password at iforgot.apple.com or through the Settings app on any Apple device.

Does signing out on one device sign me out everywhere?

No. Signing out is specific to each device. You will remain signed in on all your other devices. If you want to sign out of your Apple ID across all devices, you will need to sign out on each one individually or change your Apple ID password, which will sign you out everywhere.