The fastest way to sign out depends on what you're using

To sign out of YouTube TV, go to your account menu (usually a profile picture or circle icon in the top right corner), select Sign out, and confirm. On most devices—phones, tablets, computers, and streaming boxes—this takes about 10 seconds. The exact steps vary slightly depending on whether you're on a phone app, a web browser, or a smart TV, but the principle is the same: find the account menu and choose the sign-out option.

If you can't find the account menu or the sign-out button isn't working, you can also sign out by going to your Google Account settings directly and removing YouTube TV from your connected apps. This method works when the app itself is acting up or when you're signing out of a shared device and want to make sure the session ends completely.

Key Takeaways

  • On phones and tablets, tap your profile picture in the top right corner of the YouTube TV app, then tap Sign out.
  • On a computer, click your profile picture in the top right corner of the YouTube TV website, then select Sign out from the dropdown menu.
  • On a smart TV or streaming device, navigate to your account settings using the remote, find the sign-out option, and confirm.
  • If the app sign-out button doesn't work, you can remove YouTube TV from your Google Account by visiting myaccount.google.com and managing connected apps.
  • Signing out on one device does not sign you out on other devices—you must sign out of each device separately.

Signing out on your phone or tablet

Open the YouTube TV app and look for your profile picture or account icon in the top right corner of the screen. Tap it once. A menu will appear with several options, including your email address and account settings.

Look for the Sign out option in this menu and tap it. You may see a confirmation message asking if you're sure you want to sign out—tap Yes or Confirm to complete the process. After you sign out, the app will return to the login screen, and you'll need to enter your Google account information the next time you open it.

Signing out on a web browser

Go to tv.youtube.com in your browser and log in if you aren't already. In the top right corner of the page, you'll see your profile picture or a circular icon with your initial. Click it once.

A dropdown menu will appear. Scroll down to find Sign out and click it. Your browser will sign you out when ready, and the page will redirect to the YouTube TV login screen. If you're using a shared computer, this is the method to use because it clears your session from that specific browser.

Signing out on a smart TV or streaming device

The steps vary depending on your device, but the general process is the same. Using your remote, navigate to your account settings or profile menu. On most devices, this is accessible from the home screen or from a menu icon (often three horizontal lines or dots).

Look for an option labeled Account, Settings, or Profile. Once you're in that menu, find the Sign out option and select it with your remote. Confirm the action if prompted. After signing out, the app will return to the login screen the next time you open YouTube TV on that device.

What to do if the sign-out button isn't working

If you tap or click the sign-out option and nothing happens, try closing the app completely and reopening it. On phones and tablets, swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or use your app switcher) to close YouTube TV entirely, then open it again and try signing out once more.

If that doesn't work, you can sign out through your Google Account settings instead. Go to myaccount.google.com on any device, click Security in the left menu, scroll down to Your devices, and select Manage all devices. Find the device you want to sign out of, click it, and select Sign out. This method removes your YouTube TV session from that device even if the app itself is unresponsive.

Signing out of all devices at once

YouTube TV does not have a built-in "sign out everywhere" button like some other services do. If you want to sign out of multiple devices, you'll need to do it on each one individually. However, if you're concerned about security—for example, if you think someone else has access to your account—you can change your Google Account password, which will sign you out of YouTube TV on all devices automatically.

To change your password, go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, find Password, and follow the prompts. This is also the right step to take if you've lost access to a device or if you're selling or giving away a phone or streaming box that has YouTube TV on it.

Why you might need to sign out on each device separately

YouTube TV treats each device as a separate login session. Signing out on your phone does not affect your session on your tablet, computer, or smart TV. This is by design—it lets different people in your household use their own devices without affecting each other's access.

The downside is that if you want to sign out everywhere, you have to do the work on each device. Keep a list of where you've signed in if you have many devices, so you don't forget one. If you share your account with family members and want to remove someone's access, signing them out of their device and changing the password is the most reliable way to do it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does signing out of YouTube TV sign me out of my Google Account?

No. Signing out of YouTube TV only ends your YouTube TV session. Your Google Account remains logged in on that device. If you want to sign out of Google entirely, you'll need to do that separately through your Google Account settings or by signing out of Gmail.

Can I sign out of YouTube TV remotely if I've lost a device?

You cannot sign out of YouTube TV directly from a remote location, but you can change your Google Account password at myaccount.google.com, which will sign you out of YouTube TV on all devices. You can also go to Security > Your devices and sign out of specific devices from there.

What happens to my recordings and watchlist when I sign out?

Your recordings, watchlist, and all other account data remain saved in your YouTube TV account. When you sign back in with the same Google Account, everything will be there. Signing out only ends your session on that device.

If I sign out, will other people in my household be signed out too?

No. Each device has its own separate login session. If someone else is using YouTube TV on a different device, they will not be affected when you sign out of your device. They will only be signed out if you change the account password or if you sign them out of their specific device.

Can I sign out of YouTube TV without opening the app?

Yes. Go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, select Manage all devices, find the device running YouTube TV, and click Sign out. This works even if you can't access the device itself or if the app is broken.