The fastest way to sign out depends on your TV type

To log out of YouTube on a TV, you need to access your account settings through the YouTube app itself — not your TV's system settings. The exact steps change based on whether you're using a smart TV (Samsung, LG, Sony), a streaming device (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV), or a game console (PlayStation, Xbox). The process takes about two minutes once you find the settings menu.

YouTube does not have a single "sign out" button on the home screen. Instead, you navigate to your profile icon, then account settings, then find the sign-out option. On most devices this is buried one or two menus deep, which is why people get stuck looking for it.

Key Takeaways

  • On most TV devices, you open the YouTube app, select your profile icon in the top corner, scroll to "Sign out" or "Remove account", and confirm the action.
  • Roku and Fire Stick users should look for account settings in the app menu, not in the TV's main settings.
  • If you cannot find a sign-out option, you can remove the account from your TV's system settings under Apps or Accounts, which will log you out of YouTube automatically.
  • Signing out removes your watch history, recommendations, and saved playlists from that TV until you sign back in with the same account.

Sign out on Roku and Fire Stick

Open the YouTube app and wait for the home screen to load. Look for your profile picture or icon — usually in the top right or top left corner of the screen. Press it to open the account menu.

Scroll down through the menu options until you see "Sign out" or "Remove account". The exact wording varies by device and YouTube app version. Select it and confirm when the TV asks you to verify. The app will return to the sign-in screen, and your account is now removed from that device.

Sign out on Samsung, LG, and Sony smart TVs

Launch the YouTube app from your TV's home screen. Navigate to your profile icon, which is usually a small circle with your initial or photo in the top corner. Press the select button on your remote to open the profile menu.

Look for "Sign out", "Remove account", or "Settings" in the menu that appears. If you see "Settings", open it and look for an account or sign-out option inside. Select the sign-out option and confirm. Your account will be removed from the app, and the next person to open YouTube on that TV will see the sign-in screen.

Sign out on Apple TV

Open YouTube and navigate to your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen. Press the select button on your Apple TV remote. Scroll down to find "Sign out" or "Remove account" and select it.

Apple TV will ask you to confirm the sign-out. Select "Yes" or "Confirm" to complete the process. You will be returned to the YouTube home screen, and the app will no longer be linked to your account on that device.

Sign out on PlayStation and Xbox

Start the YouTube app on your console. Press the button on your controller to open the profile menu — this is usually the menu or options button. Navigate to "Account" or "Settings".

Look for "Sign out" or "Remove account" in the account settings. Select it and confirm when prompted. The app will log you out, and your console will no longer be signed into YouTube.

What to do if you cannot find the sign-out option

If the YouTube app does not show a sign-out button, you can remove the account through your TV's system settings instead. Go to your TV's main settings menu, find "Apps" or "Applications", then locate YouTube. Select it and choose "Remove account", "Uninstall", or "Clear data" depending on your TV model.

This method removes the account from the device but does not uninstall the app itself. The next time someone opens YouTube on that TV, they will need to sign in with an account. This approach works on almost every device type and is useful when the app's built-in sign-out option is missing or broken.

What happens after you sign out

Once you sign out, that TV no longer has access to your YouTube account. Your watch history, subscriptions, saved playlists, and personalized recommendations will not appear on that device. If you sign back in with the same account later, all of that information will return.

Signing out does not delete your YouTube account or affect your account on other devices. Your phone, computer, and other TVs will continue to work normally. Only the TV you signed out of will show a blank slate the next time YouTube opens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to uninstall YouTube to sign out?

No. Signing out removes your account from the app but leaves the app installed on your TV. Uninstalling is a separate step. Most people only need to sign out, not uninstall.

Will signing out delete my watch history?

No. Your watch history stays on your YouTube account and will reappear if you sign back in on any device. Signing out only hides it from that specific TV.

What if someone else in my house signs in after I sign out?

Their account will become the active one on that TV. Their watch history, subscriptions, and recommendations will show instead of yours. You can sign back in anytime with your own account.

Can I sign out of YouTube without using the app menu?

Yes. You can go to your TV's system settings, find the Apps or Accounts section, select YouTube, and choose to remove the account. This achieves the same result as signing out through the app.

Will signing out on my TV affect YouTube on my phone?

No. Each device is separate. Signing out on your TV does not change anything on your phone, computer, or tablet.