Sign out of YouTube TV remotely from your account settings
You can sign out of YouTube TV on any device without having that device in front of you. Go to your Google Account settings on any computer or phone, find the security section, and end the session from there. This works whether the other device is a phone, tablet, smart TV, or streaming box.
The fastest way is to use the "Your devices" or "Manage all your Google Accounts" section in your Google Account. You will see a list of devices currently signed in, and you can sign out of each one individually. This takes about two minutes and does not require you to know the device's password or PIN.
Key Takeaways
- Sign out remotely by visiting myaccount.google.com, selecting Security, and choosing "Your devices" to end sessions on specific devices.
- If you have forgotten which device is which, look at the device name, last login date, and location to identify the one you want to sign out of.
- Signing out remotely works when ready — the other device will be logged out the next time it tries to load YouTube TV content.
- If you cannot access your Google Account or suspect someone else is using your account, change your Google password to sign out all devices at once.
Step-by-step: Sign out using Google Account settings
Open a web browser on any device and go to myaccount.google.com. Sign in with the Google Account that is linked to your YouTube TV subscription. On the left side menu, click Security.
Scroll down until you see a section called Your devices or Manage all your Google Accounts. Click on it. You will see a list of every device currently signed into your Google Account, including phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs. Each entry shows the device type, the last time it was used, and sometimes the city or region where it last connected.
Find the device you want to sign out of. Click on it to see more details. Then click the button that says Sign out or Remove. Confirm when the page asks you to verify. That device will be signed out of YouTube TV within a few minutes.
Identifying the right device when you are not sure which is which
If you have multiple devices listed and are not certain which one to sign out of, look at three pieces of information: the device name, the last active date, and the location. The device name usually tells you what it is — for example, "Chrome on Windows" or "Samsung Smart TV" or "iPhone 14." The last active date shows when that device last connected to Google services, which helps you spot devices you no longer use.
The location can also help. If you see a device logged in from a city where you have never been, or from a place you no longer live, that is a sign it may be an old device you can safely sign out of. Be cautious: if you see a location you do not recognize and did not authorize, change your Google password when ready after signing out that device.
What happens when ready after you sign out remotely
The device will not be signed out when ready. Instead, the next time it tries to load YouTube TV or any other Google service, it will ask for a sign-in. If someone is actively watching YouTube TV on that device, they may not notice right away — they will only see the sign-in screen when the app refreshes or when they try to load a new video.
If the device is a smart TV or streaming box that was left on, it may show an error message or ask for a password. Restarting the device will also trigger the sign-out. There is no way to force an when ready sign-out from a distance, but the remote sign-out will take effect within minutes.
Sign out all devices at once by changing your password
If you want to sign out of YouTube TV on every device at the same time, change your Google Account password. This is the fastest way to end all sessions everywhere. Go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, and find Password. Click Change password and enter your current password, then create a new one.
Once you change your password, every device will be signed out within a few minutes. The next time any device tries to use YouTube TV or Gmail or any other Google service, it will ask for the new password. This method is useful if you suspect someone else has access to your account, or if you have lost track of which devices are signed in.
What to do if you cannot access your Google Account
If you are locked out of your Google Account or cannot remember your password, you can still recover access and sign out other devices. Go to accounts.google.com/signin/recovery and follow the recovery steps. Google will ask you to verify your identity using a recovery email address, a phone number, or security questions you set up earlier.
Once you regain access to your account, follow the steps above to sign out the other device. If you believe your account has been compromised, change your password when ready and review your recent activity in the Security section to see which devices have been active.
Signing out on a device you still own and use
If you want to sign out of YouTube TV on a device you still have access to — like a phone, tablet, or computer — you can also do it directly on that device instead of remotely. On a phone or tablet, open the YouTube TV app, tap your profile picture in the top right corner, and select Sign out. On a computer, click your profile picture in the top right corner of YouTube TV and choose Sign out.
This method is faster if the device is nearby, but the remote method works just as well if the device is across the country or you no longer have physical access to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for a device to be signed out after I use the remote sign-out?
The sign-out usually takes effect within a few minutes, but it can take up to 15 minutes in some cases. If someone is actively using the device, they may not see the sign-out until they try to load new content or the app refreshes. Restarting the device will speed up the process.
Will the person using the other device know I signed them out?
They will notice when they try to use YouTube TV and see a sign-in screen instead. They will not receive a notification that you signed them out, but they will know something changed because they will have to enter a password again.
Can I sign out a specific device without signing out all of them?
Yes. Use the "Your devices" section in your Google Account settings to sign out individual devices one at a time. Only change your password if you want to sign out everything at once.
What if I see a device I do not recognize in my device list?
Sign it out when ready and change your Google password. Then review your account activity to see if anyone else has accessed your account. If you see suspicious activity, you can also enable two-factor authentication to make your account harder to access without permission.
Do I need the PIN or password of the other device to sign it out remotely?
No. Remote sign-out works through your Google Account settings, so you only need access to your own account. You do not need to know the password or PIN of the device you are signing out of.