Remove a user by signing them out of all devices
The fastest way to remove someone from your YouTube TV account is to sign them out everywhere at once. Go to your account settings, find the "Devices & activity" or "Manage access and devices" section, and select the option to sign out of all devices. This when ready ends their access to any shows, recordings, or live TV they were watching.
This method works if you want to remove someone quickly without a conversation — their stream stops right away, and they cannot resume watching. They will need your password to sign back in, which they will not have if you have changed it.
The downside is that this signs out everyone on your account, not just one person. If multiple people use your YouTube TV account legitimately, you will need to ask them to sign back in afterward.
Key Takeaways
- Signing out all devices removes everyone from your account when ready, but requires everyone to sign back in with the current password.
- Removing a specific profile or family member through Family Library settings removes only that person without affecting others.
- Changing your YouTube password locks out anyone who does not have the new one, but only works if you are the account owner.
- YouTube TV does not have a "block this device" feature, so your options are account-wide or profile-specific.
- If someone has their own YouTube account linked to your family group, removing them from Family Library is the cleanest method.
Remove a specific family member through Family Library
If the person you want to remove has their own Google account and is part of your Family Library, you can remove them without affecting other users. Open your Google Account settings, go to "Family and parental controls," and select the person you want to remove. Choose the option to remove them from the family group.
This is the cleanest option if you set up YouTube TV as a family account. The person loses access to YouTube TV and any other services shared through that family group, but your other family members stay connected. They will not be signed out of their own Google account — only removed from your shared services.
This method requires you to be the family organizer or account owner. If you are not, you will need to contact whoever set up the family group.
Change your YouTube password to lock out unauthorized users
If someone is using your account without permission and you do not know which device they are on, changing your password is a reliable way to lock them out. Go to your Google Account security settings, select "Password," and create a new one. Anyone signed in with the old password will be forced to sign out within a few hours.
This method works even if you do not know how many devices the person is using or where they are. However, it affects your entire Google account, not just YouTube TV — you will also be signed out of Gmail, Google Drive, and any other Google services on shared devices.
After you change your password, do not share the new one with the person you removed. If they ask for it, they will need to contact you directly, and you can decide whether to let them back in.
Check which devices are signed in to your account
Before you remove someone, you may want to see which devices have access to your YouTube TV account. Open your Google Account, go to "Security," and scroll down to "Your devices." This shows every phone, tablet, computer, and streaming device that is currently signed in under your account.
Look for devices you do not recognize or that belong to the person you want to remove. The list shows the device type, approximate location, and when it last accessed your account. If you see a device you do not own, that is likely where the unauthorized user is watching.
You can sign out a specific device from this list without signing out everyone else. Select the device and choose "Sign out." This removes access from that one device only, which is useful if you know exactly which phone or TV the person is using.
Prevent someone from signing back in
After you remove someone, they might try to sign back in if they know your password. The most permanent solution is to change your password and keep it private. If you are worried they will guess it, use a password that is at least 12 characters long and includes uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
You can also turn on two-step verification for your Google Account. This requires a code from your phone every time someone signs in from a new device, even if they have the correct password. Go to your Google Account security settings and enable "2-Step Verification." After that, anyone trying to sign in will need access to your phone to complete the login.
If the person has physical access to your home and knows your password, consider whether they should have access to your YouTube TV account at all. If they live with you and you want to share the service, set them up as a separate family member instead of sharing your login.
Set up separate profiles for household members
If you want to share YouTube TV with people in your home but control who watches what, create separate profiles instead of sharing your login. Each person gets their own profile with their own watch history, recommendations, and recordings. You can set parental controls on profiles for younger viewers.
To add a profile, open YouTube TV settings, go to "Profiles," and select "Add profile." You can choose whether the profile is for an adult or a child. If you add a child profile, you can restrict what they can watch and set viewing limits.
The advantage of profiles is that you can remove one person's profile without affecting anyone else's access to the account. You keep control of the main account, and each person has their own space. This is better than sharing a login if you want to manage who watches what.
What to do if someone else owns the account
If the YouTube TV account belongs to someone else and you want to remove yourself, you do not need permission from the account owner. Go to your Google Account settings, find "Devices & activity," and sign out of all devices. Then change your Google password so the account owner cannot sign you back in.
If you are part of a family group and want to leave, go to your Google Account, select "Family and parental controls," and choose to leave the family group. This removes you from YouTube TV and any other shared services when ready.
If the account owner is preventing you from leaving or accessing your own account, contact Google Support. They can help you regain control of your Google Account or separate your information from a shared account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the person know I removed them from YouTube TV?
Yes, they will notice when their stream stops or when they try to sign in and cannot. They will not receive a notification from YouTube TV, but they will see that their access is gone. If you want to avoid conflict, tell them before you remove them.
Can I remove someone from YouTube TV but keep them on other Google services?
If they are part of your Family Library, removing them from the family group removes them from all shared services, including YouTube TV. If you only want to remove them from YouTube TV, your only option is to sign them out of all devices or change your password, both of which affect your entire account.
What happens to their recordings and watch history when I remove them?
If they have their own profile, their recordings and watch history stay on that profile until you delete the profile itself. If they were using your main profile, their watch history is mixed with yours and cannot be separated. Removing them does not automatically erase their data.
Can I remove someone from just one device?
Yes. Go to your Google Account security settings, find "Your devices," and select the specific device you want to sign out. This removes access from that device only without affecting other signed-in devices or other users.
How long does it take for someone to be fully removed after I change my password?
Anyone signed in with the old password will be forced to sign out within a few hours, but it is not when ready. If you need when ready removal, sign out all devices instead. That takes effect right away.