Sign out of Netflix from your Apple TV settings
To sign out of Netflix on Apple TV, go to the Netflix app, open Settings within the app, scroll to Sign Out, and select it. The app will ask you to confirm. After you confirm, Netflix will log out completely and return you to the login screen. The next time anyone uses Netflix on that Apple TV, they will need to enter account credentials to watch.
This process works the same way on all Apple TV models — tvOS 11 and newer. The Netflix app stores your login information locally on the device, so signing out removes that stored data from your Apple TV only. Your Netflix account itself remains active and unchanged on other devices.
Key Takeaways
- Open the Netflix app on your Apple TV, go to Settings, and select Sign Out to log out completely.
- Signing out removes your account from that specific Apple TV device but does not cancel your Netflix subscription.
- After you sign out, the next user will see the Netflix login screen and must enter credentials to watch.
- If you cannot find the Sign Out option, restart the Netflix app or restart your Apple TV and try again.
Step-by-step instructions for signing out
Start by opening the Netflix app on your Apple TV. Use your remote to navigate to the top of the screen where you will see a menu bar with options like Home, Search, and your profile icon.
Select your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen. A dropdown menu will appear with options including Account, Settings, and Sign Out. Scroll down and highlight Sign Out, then press the select button on your remote to choose it.
Netflix will display a confirmation message asking "Are you sure you want to sign out?" Select Yes to confirm. The app will close and return you to the Apple TV home screen. Netflix is now signed out on this device.
What happens after you sign out
Once you sign out, Netflix no longer remembers your account on that Apple TV. The next time the Netflix app opens, it will show the login screen with fields for email and password. Anyone who wants to watch Netflix will need to enter valid account credentials.
Your Netflix account itself is not affected. You remain subscribed, your watch history and saved titles stay in your account, and you can still watch Netflix on phones, tablets, computers, and other devices where you are signed in. Signing out only affects this one Apple TV.
When to sign out of Netflix on Apple TV
Sign out if you are selling or giving away your Apple TV, or if you are moving it to a different household. Signing out prevents the next owner or user from accessing your account, watch history, and payment information.
You may also want to sign out if you share your Apple TV with roommates or family members and want to prevent them from seeing your recommendations or continuing to watch shows from your profile. After you sign out, each person can sign into their own Netflix account.
If you are straightforward taking a break from Netflix or want to pause your subscription, you do not need to sign out of the app. Instead, you can manage your subscription through your Netflix account on a web browser or through the account settings in the Netflix app itself.
Troubleshooting if Sign Out is not visible
If you do not see a Sign Out option in the Netflix app settings, try closing and reopening the app. Press and hold the select button on your remote while the Netflix app is highlighted on the Apple TV home screen, then choose Close App from the menu. Wait a few seconds, then open Netflix again.
If that does not work, restart your entire Apple TV. Go to Settings on the Apple TV home screen, select System, then Restart. After the device restarts, open Netflix again and look for the Sign Out option in your profile settings.
On older Apple TV models running very old versions of tvOS, the Netflix app interface may look different. If you still cannot find Sign Out, try going to Settings on your Apple TV home screen (not inside the Netflix app), selecting Apps, finding Netflix, and selecting Delete App. Then reinstall Netflix from the App Store and sign in with a different account or not at all.
Signing out versus deleting the Netflix app
Signing out and deleting the app are two different actions. When you sign out, the Netflix app stays on your Apple TV but no longer has your account information stored. When you delete the app, you remove it completely from the device.
Signing out is usually the right choice if you want to keep Netflix on the device for someone else to use with their own account. Deleting the app makes sense if you do not plan to use Netflix on that Apple TV anymore, or if you want to free up storage space.
If you delete the Netflix app, you can always reinstall it later from the App Store on your Apple TV. Deleting it does not affect your Netflix account or subscription on other devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will signing out of Netflix on Apple TV sign me out on my other devices?
No. Signing out on Apple TV only affects that device. You will remain signed in on your phone, tablet, computer, and any other devices where you use Netflix. Each device stores its own login information separately.
Can I sign out of Netflix without using the remote?
No. You must use the Apple TV remote to navigate the Netflix app and select the Sign Out option. There is no way to sign out remotely from another device or from a web browser for a specific Apple TV.
What if I forgot my Netflix password and need to sign back in after signing out?
You can reset your Netflix password on any web browser by going to the Netflix website, clicking your profile icon, selecting Account, and choosing Change Password. You will receive an email with instructions. After you reset it, you can sign back into Netflix on your Apple TV with your new password.
Does signing out of Netflix delete my watch history?
No. Your watch history, saved titles, and all account information stay in your Netflix account. Signing out only removes your login from that Apple TV device. When you sign back in with the same account, everything will be there.
Can I sign out of just one profile on Netflix instead of the whole account?
Netflix on Apple TV does not have a separate profile sign-out option. When you sign out, you sign out of the entire account. If you want to switch to a different profile within the same account, select your profile icon and choose a different profile from the list without signing out.