The quickest way to sign out of YouTube TV

To sign out of YouTube TV, open the app or website, select your profile icon in the top right corner, and choose "Sign out" from the menu. The process takes about 10 seconds and works the same way on phones, tablets, computers, and streaming devices. After you sign out, anyone using that device will need your username and password to watch your account again.

If you're signing out because you're selling or giving away a device, or because someone else has been using your account without permission, signing out is the first step. However, you may also want to change your YouTube password afterward to prevent unauthorized access — that's a separate process handled through your Google Account settings, not YouTube TV itself.

Key Takeaways

  • Sign out by tapping your profile icon and selecting "Sign out" — this works on all devices where YouTube TV runs.
  • Signing out removes your account from that specific device but does not change your password or affect other devices where you're logged in.
  • If you've lost control of your account or suspect someone else is using it, change your Google Account password after signing out.
  • On shared devices like smart TVs, signing out is the only way to prevent the next user from accessing your account without re-entering credentials.

How to sign out on phones and tablets

Open the YouTube TV app on your phone or tablet. Look for your profile picture or initial in a circle at the top right of the screen — this is usually next to the search icon. Tap it once.

A menu will drop down with several options. You'll see your email address at the top, followed by options like "Settings," "Help & feedback," and others. Scroll down until you see "Sign out" at the bottom of this menu. Tap it, and you'll be logged out when ready. The app will return to the sign-in screen.

How to sign out on computers and web browsers

Go to youtube.tv in any web browser and make sure you're on the main page. In the top right corner, you'll see your profile picture or initial in a circle. Click it once.

A dropdown menu appears. At the bottom of this menu, you'll see "Sign out." Click it, and your browser will log you out. If you share this computer with others, they won't be able to watch YouTube TV without signing in with their own account.

How to sign out on streaming devices and smart TVs

The steps vary slightly depending on whether you're using a Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Google TV, or another platform, but the principle is the same: find your profile icon and select "Sign out."

On most devices, use your remote to navigate to the top right corner of the screen where your profile picture appears. Press select or enter. A menu will open. Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight "Sign out" and press select. You'll be logged out, and the next person to use the device will see the sign-in screen.

If you can't find the profile icon on your streaming device, check the Settings menu within the YouTube TV app itself. Some devices hide the sign-out option under "Account" or "User" settings rather than in the main menu. Your device's manual or YouTube TV's help section can show you the exact path for your model.

What happens after you sign out

Once you sign out, your account is no longer active on that device. The next person to open YouTube TV will see a sign-in screen and will need your username and password to watch anything. Your account remains active on any other devices where you're still logged in — signing out of one device does not sign you out everywhere.

Your watch history, saved shows, and account settings stay in your Google Account. When you sign back in on any device, everything will be exactly as you left it. Signing out is not the same as deleting your account or canceling your subscription.

When to change your password after signing out

If you're signing out because you suspect someone else has been watching your account, or because you've shared your password with someone you no longer trust, you should change your Google Account password. Signing out alone does not prevent someone from signing back in if they know your password.

To change your password, go to myaccount.google.com in a web browser, click "Security" on the left side, and find "Password" in the list. Click it and follow the prompts to create a new password. This change takes effect when ready across all Google services, including YouTube TV. Anyone who was signed in on other devices will be signed out automatically.

Troubleshooting: The sign-out option won't appear

If you tap or click your profile icon and don't see a "Sign out" option, try closing the app completely and opening it again. On phones, swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or use the app switcher) to close YouTube TV entirely, then reopen it. On computers, close the browser tab and return to youtube.tv.

If the menu still doesn't appear, check that you're actually signed in — if you see a "Sign in" button instead of a profile picture, you're already logged out. On streaming devices, restart the device by unplugging it for 10 seconds, then plugging it back in. If you still can't find the sign-out option after these steps, YouTube TV's help section for your specific device type can walk you through the exact menu path.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does signing out of YouTube TV cancel my subscription?

No. Signing out only removes your account from that device. Your subscription remains active, and you can sign back in anytime on any device. To cancel YouTube TV, you must go to your account settings and manage your subscription separately.

If I sign out on my TV, will I be signed out on my phone too?

No. Each device is independent. Signing out on your TV does not affect your phone, computer, or any other device. You remain signed in on those devices until you sign out on each one individually.

Can I sign out of YouTube TV without knowing my password?

Yes. You can sign out using the profile menu on any device without entering your password. However, if you want to prevent someone else from signing back in, you'll need to change your Google Account password, which does require you to know your current password or use account recovery.

What should I do if someone else is using my YouTube TV account?

Sign out on all devices you don't recognize, then change your Google Account password when ready. After you change your password, anyone signed in on other devices will be logged out automatically. You can also check which devices are currently signed in by visiting your Google Account security settings.