How to Sign Out of Apple TV on Your Television

Sign out by going to Settings, then Accounts and Profiles, then your account name

To sign out of Apple TV on your television, open the Settings app on your Apple TV device, navigate to Accounts and Profiles, select your account name, and choose Sign Out. The exact menu path depends on which Apple TV model you own, but this route works on all current versions.

Before you sign out, know that you will lose access to your shows, movies, and personalized recommendations on that device. If you share your Apple TV with others, signing out means the next person who uses it will need to sign in with their own account to see their content.

Key Takeaways

Open Settings on your Apple TV, then go to Accounts and Profiles and select your account name to find the Sign Out option.
Signing out removes your personal data, watch history, and saved shows from that specific Apple TV device only.
On older Apple TV models (4th generation and earlier), the path is Settings > Users and Accounts > iCloud instead of Accounts and Profiles.
If you forget to sign out before selling or giving away your Apple TV, you can remotely sign out through your Apple ID account settings on another device.
Signing out does not delete your Apple ID account or cancel your Apple TV+ subscription — it only removes access from that one device.

Step-by-step sign out on Apple TV 4K and tvOS 16 or later

Start by pressing the Menu button on your Apple TV remote to return to the home screen if you are not already there. Then press the Menu button again or swipe up to open the Control Center at the top of the screen.

Select Settings from the Control Center menu. Once Settings opens, scroll down and select Accounts and Profiles. Choose your account name from the list — this is the Apple ID you are currently signed in with. Scroll down to the bottom of that account's page and select Sign Out. The device will ask you to confirm; select Sign Out again to complete the process.

Your Apple TV will return to the home screen, and your account will no longer be active on that device. The next time someone uses the TV, they will see the sign-in screen.

How to sign out on older Apple TV models

If you own an Apple TV 4th generation or an earlier model running tvOS 15 or older, the menu structure is different. Open Settings and select Users and Accounts instead of Accounts and Profiles.

From Users and Accounts, select iCloud. You will see your current Apple ID displayed. Select Sign Out at the bottom of the screen, and confirm when prompted. The device will restart and return to the sign-in screen.

What happens to your data when you sign out

Signing out removes your personal information from that Apple TV device, including your watch history, saved shows, and recommendations. Your Apple ID account itself remains active and unchanged — you can sign back in anytime using the same credentials.

Your Apple TV+ subscription does not cancel when you sign out. If you sign back in with the same Apple ID, your subscription will still be there. However, if someone else signs in with a different Apple ID, they will see their own subscription status and content.

Remotely sign out if you cannot access the device

If you have already sold or given away your Apple TV and forgot to sign out, you can remove your account from that device without having it in front of you. Go to appleid.apple.com on a computer or another device and sign in with your Apple ID.

Select Devices from the left menu, find the Apple TV you want to sign out from, and click Remove or Sign Out. Apple will disconnect your account from that device within a few minutes. This is also useful if your Apple TV is lost or stolen.

Common mistakes to avoid when signing out

Do not confuse signing out with resetting the device. Signing out removes only your account; resetting erases all settings and data on the Apple TV. If you only want to remove your personal information, sign out — do not reset.

Another common mistake is signing out when you meant to switch accounts. If multiple people in your household use the same Apple TV, you can create separate user profiles instead of signing out completely. This way, each person keeps their own watch history and recommendations without losing access to shared content.

Do not sign out if you are the only person who uses the device and you plan to keep using it. Signing out means you will have to enter your Apple ID and password again the next time you want to watch anything, which takes extra time.

Signing out versus signing in with a different account

If you want to use a different Apple ID on the same Apple TV, you do not have to sign out first. Go to Accounts and Profiles, select Add New Profile, and sign in with the other Apple ID. Both accounts can coexist on the device, and each person can switch between profiles without signing anyone out.

This is the better option if you share your Apple TV with family members or roommates. Each person gets their own watch history, recommendations, and saved shows, and switching between accounts takes just a few taps on the remote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will signing out delete my Apple TV+ shows and movies?

No. Your Apple TV+ subscription and all your purchased content remain tied to your Apple ID. When you sign back in with the same account, everything will be there. Signing out only removes your account from that specific device.

Can I sign out of Apple TV on my phone or computer instead?

No. You must sign out directly on the Apple TV device itself using the remote. If you cannot access the device, you can remotely sign out through your Apple ID account settings at appleid.apple.com, but you cannot sign out through the Apple TV app on other devices.

What if I do not see the Sign Out option?

Make sure you are in the right menu. On newer models, go to Settings > Accounts and Profiles > your account name. On older models, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > iCloud. If you still do not see it, restart your Apple TV and try again.

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

Yes, it is a good idea. Signing out removes your personal data and prevents the new owner from accessing your account. If you forget, you can remotely sign out through appleid.apple.com within a few minutes of realizing the mistake.

Will my family members lose access to shared content if I sign out?

If you are the only person signed in, yes — signing out removes everyone's access until someone signs in again. If you want to share content with family, use Family Sharing instead, which lets multiple people access the same subscription without sharing a single account.

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