Remove an account by signing out in settings
To remove an account from YouTube on your TV, go to your account settings and sign out. The exact steps depend on what device you're using — a smart TV, a streaming stick, a game console, or a set-top box — but the principle is the same: find Settings, locate your account or sign-in information, and remove it.
Signing out removes your account from that specific device. If you share a TV with other people, this is the cleanest way to prevent them from seeing your watch history, recommendations, or subscriptions. The account itself stays active on YouTube's servers; you can sign back in anytime from any device.
Key Takeaways
- Signing out from Settings removes your account from the TV without deleting the account itself.
- On most smart TVs and streaming devices, you'll find account settings in the main Settings menu or within the YouTube app itself.
- If you forget which account is signed in, check the YouTube app's profile icon or account menu to see the current user.
- Removing an account from one TV does not affect that account on other devices or in other apps.
- If you want to delete the account permanently rather than just remove it from your TV, you'll need to do that through a web browser or phone, not through the TV interface.
Steps for Android TV and Google TV
On Android TV and Google TV devices, open the YouTube app and tap the profile icon in the top right corner. Select the account name or "Manage accounts" to see all signed-in accounts. Tap the account you want to remove, then select "Remove account" or "Sign out." Confirm the action when prompted.
If you don't see a profile icon, go to the TV's main Settings menu, find Accounts or Users, and look for Google Account or YouTube. Select the account and choose Remove or Sign Out. Some older Android TV models may label this differently — look for anything that says "Manage accounts" or "Account settings."
Steps for Roku devices
On Roku, open the YouTube app and navigate to Settings (usually found by pressing the Options button on your remote). Look for "Account" or "Sign in with Google." Select your account and choose "Sign out" or "Remove account." You may be asked to confirm; select Yes.
If the YouTube app doesn't have a sign-out option visible, go to the Roku home screen, select Settings, then Users and Accounts, then Google Account. Find the account you want to remove and select "Remove." This removes the Google account from the entire Roku device, not just YouTube.
Steps for Apple TV
On Apple TV, open the YouTube app and go to Settings within the app (swipe down and select the gear icon). Scroll to Account and select "Sign out." Confirm when prompted. The account will be removed from YouTube on that Apple TV.
If you need to remove the account from the entire Apple TV device rather than just the YouTube app, go to the Apple TV home screen, select Settings, then Users and Accounts, then iCloud. Select the account and choose "Sign out." This removes the Apple ID from the device, which will also remove YouTube access.
Steps for Fire TV and Fire Stick
On Fire TV or Fire Stick, open the YouTube app and select your profile icon in the top right. Choose the account name, then select "Sign out." Confirm the action. The account will be removed from YouTube on that device.
Alternatively, go to the Fire TV home screen, select Settings, then Apps, then Manage Installed Apps, then YouTube. Select "Clear Data" to remove the account information stored in the app. This is more thorough than signing out alone and removes cached data as well.
Steps for Samsung Smart TV and LG Smart TV
On Samsung Smart TV, open the YouTube app, select your profile icon, and choose "Sign out." On LG Smart TV, open YouTube, go to Settings, find Account, and select "Sign out." Both brands follow similar patterns, though the menu layout may differ slightly depending on the TV model and software version.
If you can't find a sign-out option in the YouTube app itself, go to the TV's main Settings menu, find Accounts or Apps, locate YouTube, and select "Clear data" or "Remove account." This removes all stored login information for that account on the TV.
What happens after you remove an account
Once you remove an account from your TV, that account's watch history, recommendations, and subscriptions will no longer appear on that device. If someone else signs in with a different account, they'll see their own recommendations and history instead.
The account itself is not deleted — it still exists on YouTube's servers. You can sign back in to that same account on the TV anytime, and your watch history and subscriptions will reappear. Removing an account from one TV does not affect that account on your phone, computer, or other devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which account is currently signed in on my TV?
Open the YouTube app and look for the profile icon, usually in the top right corner. Tap it to see the name of the currently signed-in account. On some devices, you may need to go to Settings within the YouTube app to see account information.
Can I remove an account without signing out?
On most devices, signing out and removing an account are the same action. However, if you want to remove the account from the entire TV rather than just the YouTube app, you can go to the TV's main Settings, find Accounts, and remove the Google account or Apple ID from there.
What if I remove an account by mistake?
You can sign back in anytime using the same email and password. Go to the YouTube app or the TV's account settings and select "Sign in." Enter your email and password, and the account will be restored on that device. Your watch history and subscriptions will reappear.
Does removing an account from my TV delete my YouTube channel or videos?
No. Removing an account from your TV only removes it from that device. Your YouTube channel, videos, playlists, and all other account data remain intact and can be accessed from any other device or through a web browser.
Can I remove someone else's account from my TV?
Yes, if you have access to the TV's Settings menu, you can remove any account. Go to Settings, find Accounts or Users, select the account you want to remove, and choose Remove or Sign Out. The person who owns that account can sign back in anytime if they know the password.