Sign out by going to your account settings
To sign out of YouTube on your TV, open the YouTube app, scroll to your profile icon in the top right corner, and select it. A menu will appear with your account name and email. Scroll down in that menu until you see "Sign out" and select it. YouTube will ask you to confirm — select "Sign out" again, and you will be logged out when ready.
The exact location of the profile icon and menu options varies slightly depending on whether you are using YouTube on a smart TV, a streaming device like Roku or Fire Stick, a gaming console, or a cable box. The steps above work on most devices, but the button layout or menu structure may look different on your screen.
Key Takeaways
- Find your profile icon in the top right corner of the YouTube app and select it to open your account menu.
- Scroll down in the account menu until you see the "Sign out" option and select it twice to confirm.
- If you cannot find a profile icon, try pressing the menu or options button on your remote to see additional controls.
- Signing out removes your account from that device but does not delete any videos or playlists saved to your account.
- If you share a TV with others, signing out prevents them from seeing your watch history and recommendations.
What happens when you sign out
When you sign out, YouTube stops showing your personal recommendations, watch history, and subscriptions on that TV. The next person to open the app will see the YouTube home screen without any account information. Your account itself is not affected — your videos, playlists, and settings remain saved and will reappear the next time you sign back in on any device.
Signing out does not delete your YouTube account or any content you have uploaded. It only removes your login from that specific TV or device. If you sign back in later using the same account, everything will be exactly as you left it.
How to sign out on specific devices
Roku: Open YouTube, select your profile icon in the top right, scroll down to "Sign out," and select it. Confirm when prompted.
Amazon Fire Stick: Open YouTube, press the menu button on your remote, scroll to "Sign out," and select it. You may need to scroll down in the menu to find this option.
Google TV or Android TV: Open YouTube, select your profile icon, scroll down to "Sign out," and select it.
Apple TV: Open YouTube, go to Settings (the gear icon), scroll down to "Sign out," and select it.
Samsung Smart TV: Open YouTube, select your profile icon in the top right corner, and choose "Sign out" from the menu.
Xbox or PlayStation: Open YouTube, select your profile icon, scroll to "Sign out," and select it. The process is the same as on other smart TVs.
If you cannot find the sign out option
Some older TV models or streaming devices may not show a visible profile icon. If you do not see one in the top right corner, try pressing the menu or options button on your remote. This often brings up additional controls, including account settings. Look for a gear icon, settings option, or your account name in the menu that appears.
If a menu button does not work, try pressing the back button several times to return to the YouTube home screen, then look again for the profile icon. On some devices, the profile icon only appears after you scroll to the top of the screen. If you still cannot find it, check the YouTube Help Center for your specific device model — the path may be slightly different.
Sign out of all devices at once
If you want to sign out of YouTube on all your devices at the same time, you can do this from a computer or phone. Go to myaccount.google.com, select "Security" in the left menu, scroll down to "Your devices," and select "Manage all devices." Find the TV or device you want to sign out of and select "Sign out."
This method is useful if you have lost access to a device, sold it, or want to remove your account from multiple TVs without having to do each one individually. The device will be signed out within a few minutes, though it may take longer depending on your internet connection.
What to do if you forget your password
If you want to sign out but cannot remember your password, you can still sign out using the steps above — you do not need your password to sign out. straightforward find the sign out option in the YouTube menu and select it. Your account information will be removed from that TV when ready.
If you want to sign back in later and cannot remember your password, you can reset it on any computer or phone by going to accounts.google.com and selecting "Forgot password?" You will be asked to verify your identity using a recovery email or phone number before you can create a new password.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will signing out delete my watch history?
No. Signing out removes your account from the TV, but your watch history, subscriptions, and playlists remain saved to your Google account. When you sign back in on any device, your history will be there exactly as it was.
Can I sign out without a remote?
If your remote is lost or broken, you can sign out from a computer or phone instead. Go to myaccount.google.com, select "Security," find "Manage all devices," and sign out the TV from there. The device will be signed out within a few minutes.
What if someone else is using my account on the TV?
You can sign them out remotely using the method above, or ask them to sign out manually using the steps in this guide. Once they sign out, your account will no longer be on that TV, and they will not be able to see your recommendations or watch history.
Do I need to sign out if I am selling my TV?
Yes. Before you sell or give away a TV, sign out of your YouTube account and any other accounts you use. This prevents the new owner from seeing your personal information, watch history, and recommendations. You can also factory reset the TV if the option is available.
Can I have multiple accounts signed in on the same TV?
YouTube on TV typically allows only one account to be signed in at a time. To switch accounts, sign out of the current account and sign in with a different one. Some smart TVs allow multiple user profiles, which may let you switch between accounts more quickly.