Remove an account by signing out on your TV device

To remove an account from YouTube on your TV, you sign out of that account directly on the device. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you use a smart TV app, a streaming device like Roku or Fire Stick, or a game console. In all cases, you access account settings from within the YouTube app itself — you do not need to go to YouTube.com or use another device.

The account remains removed until someone signs back in with those credentials. If multiple people use the same TV, each person can have their own account, and you can remove any of them without affecting the others or deleting the YouTube account itself from Google.

Key Takeaways

  • Sign out of YouTube on your TV by opening the app, going to your profile icon, and selecting the sign-out option — the exact menu name varies by device type.
  • Signing out removes the account from that TV only; the account still exists on Google and can be used on other devices.
  • If you forget which account is signed in, check the profile icon in the top corner of the YouTube app home screen.
  • On some devices like Roku and Fire Stick, you may need to go through the device's main settings rather than YouTube's settings to fully remove the account.
  • Removing an account does not delete watch history, subscriptions, or playlists — those stay tied to the Google account itself.

Steps for Android TV and Google TV devices

On Android TV and Google TV, open the YouTube app and look for your profile icon in the top right corner of the home screen. Tap it to open the account menu. Select "Sign out" or "Remove account" — the exact wording depends on your TV model and YouTube app version.

After you tap sign out, the app will ask you to confirm. Once confirmed, that account is removed from the TV. If you want to sign in again later, you can use the same account or a different one. The next person to open YouTube will see a sign-in screen.

Steps for Roku and Fire Stick devices

On Roku, open the YouTube app and navigate to your profile icon. Go to "Settings" within the YouTube app, then look for "Sign out" or "Remove account." Confirm the removal, and the account is gone from that Roku device.

On Fire Stick, the process is similar: open YouTube, find your profile menu, select settings, and choose sign out. If you cannot find a sign-out option in the YouTube app itself, go to your Fire Stick's main settings, select "Apps," find YouTube, and choose "Clear Data" — this removes the account and resets the app to its initial state.

Steps for Apple TV and tvOS devices

On Apple TV, open the YouTube app and tap your profile icon. Select "Settings," then look for "Sign out" or "Remove account." Tap it and confirm. The account is when ready removed from that Apple TV.

If you do not see a sign-out option in the YouTube app, go to your Apple TV's main Settings app, select "Users and Accounts," find the account you want to remove, and delete it from there. This removes the account from the entire device, not just YouTube.

Steps for game consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo)

On PlayStation, open the YouTube app, go to your profile icon, select "Settings," and choose "Sign out." On Xbox, the process is the same: profile icon, settings, sign out. On Nintendo Switch, open YouTube, tap your profile, go to settings, and select sign out.

Game consoles tie YouTube accounts to your console user account, so if you want to remove YouTube access completely, you may also need to remove the linked Google account from your console's system settings. Check your console's account settings to see if YouTube is listed as a connected service.

What happens to your data when you remove an account

Removing an account from your TV does not delete anything. Your watch history, subscriptions, playlists, and saved videos all stay in your Google account. When you sign back in — on the same TV or a different device — everything is still there.

The TV itself will not remember that account was ever there. If someone else signs in with a different account, they will see their own watch history and subscriptions, not yours. Each account is completely separate on the device.

If you cannot find the sign-out option

Some older TV models or outdated YouTube app versions do not show a clear sign-out button. In that case, go to your TV's main settings (not the YouTube app settings) and look for "Apps," "Applications," or "Manage Apps." Find YouTube, select it, and choose "Clear Data," "Clear Cache," or "Uninstall." This removes the account from the app.

After you clear the app data, reinstall YouTube if you uninstalled it. The next time you open it, you will see a sign-in screen. You can then sign in with a different account or leave it unsigned in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does removing an account from my TV delete the YouTube account?

No. Removing an account from your TV only removes it from that device. The Google account and everything in it — subscriptions, history, playlists — remain intact. You can sign back in anytime on any device.

Can I remove one account without removing others on the same TV?

Yes. If multiple accounts are signed in on your TV, you can remove one without affecting the others. Sign out of the account you want to remove, and the other accounts stay signed in.

What if I forgot which account is currently signed in?

Open the YouTube app and look at the profile icon in the top right corner of the home screen. Tap it to see which account is active. The account name or email will appear in the menu.

Will removing the account delete my watch history?

No. Your watch history, recommendations, and all other data stay in your Google account. They will reappear the next time you sign in with that account, on any device.

Do I need to remove the account from my TV if I am selling it?

Yes. Before selling or giving away your TV, sign out of all accounts. You can also do a factory reset of the TV to clear all data and accounts completely. This ensures the new owner cannot access your YouTube account or any other personal information.