Sign out by going to Settings on the Apple TV app
To sign out of Apple TV on your Roku device, open the Apple TV app, scroll to the top menu, select Settings, then choose your account name and select Sign Out. The app will ask you to confirm — select Sign Out again. You will be returned to the Apple TV home screen, and the app will no longer be connected to your account.
This process works the same way on all Roku models that support the Apple TV app, including Roku streaming sticks, Roku boxes, and Roku TVs. The steps take less than a minute.
Key Takeaways
- Open the Apple TV app, go to Settings, select your account name, and choose Sign Out to disconnect your account from your Roku device.
- You will need to confirm the sign-out request when the app prompts you.
- After signing out, anyone using the Roku will see the Apple TV login screen instead of your account's watch history and saved shows.
- Signing out does not delete the Apple TV app itself — it only removes your account information from it.
- You can sign back in at any time by opening the app and entering your Apple ID and password.
Why you might want to sign out
You may want to sign out of Apple TV on your Roku if you are selling or giving away the device, sharing the Roku with someone else who should not see your watch history, or if you suspect someone else has accessed your account without permission. Signing out removes your personal information from the app but leaves the app itself on the device.
If you are concerned about account security — for example, if you used a weak password or shared it with someone — you should also change your Apple ID password on another device after signing out of the Roku.
What happens after you sign out
Once you sign out, the Apple TV app on your Roku will show the login screen the next time anyone opens it. Your watch history, saved shows, and personalized recommendations will no longer appear. The app will not automatically sign back in, even if you restart the Roku or turn it off and on again.
If you sign back in later using the same Apple ID, your watch history and saved shows will reappear because they are stored with your Apple account, not on the Roku device itself.
How to sign back in if you need to
To sign back into Apple TV on your Roku, open the app and you will see the login screen. Select Sign In, then enter your Apple ID email address and password. If you use two-factor authentication on your Apple account, you will be asked to approve the sign-in from another Apple device or enter a verification code sent to your phone.
After you sign in, the app will load your account information, and your watch history and saved shows will be available again. This usually takes a few seconds.
Signing out does not remove the app from your Roku
Signing out of Apple TV is different from uninstalling the app. When you sign out, you are only removing your account from the app — the app itself stays on your Roku. If you want to remove the Apple TV app entirely, you will need to uninstall it separately through your Roku's Home menu by selecting Apps, finding Apple TV, and choosing Remove channel.
You might choose to keep the app installed but signed out if you think you will use it again later, or if other people in your household may want to sign in with their own accounts.
Troubleshooting if sign out is not working
If the Sign Out option does not appear in Settings, or if the app does not sign out after you select it, try closing the Apple TV app completely and reopening it. On most Roku devices, you can do this by pressing the Home button on your remote, navigating away from the app, and then reopening it.
If the problem continues, restart your Roku device by going to Settings > System > Power > Restart. After the Roku restarts, open Apple TV again and try signing out. If you still cannot sign out, the app may need to be updated — check your Roku's Settings > System > System Update to see if an update is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will signing out of Apple TV on my Roku sign me out on other devices?
No. Signing out on your Roku only affects that device. Your Apple TV account will remain signed in on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV box, or any other device where you are logged in. You would need to sign out separately on each device.
Can I sign out of Apple TV without knowing my password?
Yes. You do not need your password to sign out — you only need access to the Apple TV app on the Roku itself. Open the app, go to Settings, select your account, and choose Sign Out. You will only need your password if you want to sign back in later.
What if I forgot my Apple ID password?
You can still sign out of the app on your Roku without your password. To reset your Apple ID password, go to iforgot.apple.com on a computer or phone and follow the steps to reset it. After that, you can sign back into Apple TV on your Roku if you want to.
Does signing out delete my Apple TV purchases or subscriptions?
No. Signing out only removes your account from the Roku app. Your purchases, subscriptions, and watch history remain tied to your Apple ID. When you sign back in, everything will be there.
Can I sign out of Apple TV on my Roku TV the same way?
Yes. Roku TVs have the Apple TV app built in, and the sign-out process is identical to signing out on a Roku streaming device. Open the app, go to Settings, select your account, and choose Sign Out.