How to Remove Your YouTube Account From a TV Using Your Phone

Sign out of YouTube on your TV from your phone by removing the account in the YouTube app settings

You cannot directly sign out of YouTube on your TV using only your phone — YouTube does not offer remote sign-out through the mobile app. Instead, you have three working routes: use your phone to change your Google password (which signs you out everywhere), remove the account from the TV itself using your TV remote, or factory reset the TV if you cannot access the remote. The fastest method if you have the TV remote nearby is to go to your TV's YouTube app settings and select "Sign out" directly on the screen.

If you do not have access to the TV remote and cannot reach the TV to use it, changing your Google password from your phone will force a sign-out on the TV within a few hours. This works because YouTube on TV uses your Google account credentials, and when those credentials change, the TV app logs out automatically.

Key Takeaways

The fastest method is using your TV remote to open YouTube settings and select "Sign out" directly on the TV screen.
If you do not have the remote, change your Google password from your phone, which will sign you out of YouTube on the TV within hours.
You can also remove the account from your TV's system settings under "Accounts" or "Users" without using the YouTube app itself.
Factory resetting the TV is a last resort that erases all apps and settings, so use it only if other methods are not possible.

Use your TV remote to sign out directly in the YouTube app

If you have access to your TV remote, this is the simplest route. Open the YouTube app on your TV, navigate to your profile icon (usually in the top right corner of the screen), and select it. A menu will appear with options including "Sign out" or "Remove account." Select "Sign out," and the app will when ready log out of your Google account on that TV.

After you sign out, the TV will return to the YouTube home screen without any account logged in. If you want to use YouTube on that TV again later, you or someone else can sign in with a different account by selecting "Sign in" and following the on-screen prompts.

Change your Google password from your phone to force a remote sign-out

If you cannot reach the TV remote or do not want to use it, change your Google password using your phone. Go to myaccount.google.com on your phone's browser, sign in if needed, and select "Security" from the left menu. Under "How you sign in to Google," select "Password" and follow the prompts to create a new password. You will need to enter your current password first, then type and confirm your new password.

Once you save the new password, YouTube on your TV will detect the change within a few hours and automatically sign out. The TV will show a message asking you to sign in again if you want to use YouTube. This method works even if the TV is off when you change the password — the sign-out happens the next time the TV connects to the internet and the YouTube app refreshes.

Be aware that changing your Google password also signs you out of Gmail, Google Drive, and other Google services on all devices. You will need to sign back in on your phone and any other devices you use regularly.

Remove the account from your TV's system settings

Most smart TVs let you remove a Google account from the TV's system settings without opening the YouTube app. On your TV remote, go to Settings, then look for Accounts, Users, or Google Account (the exact name varies by TV brand). Select the Google account you want to remove, and choose Remove or Delete.

This method removes the account from the entire TV, not just YouTube. After removal, all apps that use that Google account — including YouTube, Gmail, Google Play, and others — will be signed out. If you only want to sign out of YouTube and keep the account active for other apps, use the YouTube app sign-out method instead.

The location of these settings differs by TV brand. Samsung TVs often use "Accounts" in the main Settings menu. LG TVs may list it under "All Settings" then "General" then "Accounts." TCL and Roku TVs typically have it under "Settings" then "Accounts." If you cannot find it, check your TV's manual or search "[Your TV brand] remove Google account" for exact steps.

Factory reset your TV as a last resort

If you cannot access the remote, do not know the TV's PIN, and cannot change your Google password, a factory reset will remove all accounts from the TV. Go to your TV's Settings menu (usually accessible with a physical button on the TV itself), find System or Reset, and select Factory Reset or Restore to Factory Settings. The TV will warn you that this erases all apps, settings, and accounts. Confirm the reset, and the TV will restart and return to its original state.

A factory reset removes your YouTube account along with every other account and app on the TV. You will need to set up the TV again from scratch, including connecting to Wi-Fi and signing into any accounts you want to use. Only use this method if no other option is available, because it is time-consuming and erases everything on the TV.

What happens after you sign out

Once you sign out of YouTube on your TV, the account is no longer active on that device. If someone else uses the TV, they will see the YouTube home screen without any account logged in. They can sign in with their own Google account, or use YouTube without signing in (which limits features like subscriptions and watch history).

Signing out of YouTube on your TV does not delete your YouTube account or your watch history. Your account remains active on your phone, computer, and any other devices where you are still signed in. If you sign back into the TV with the same Google account later, your subscriptions and watch history will be there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sign out of YouTube on my TV using the YouTube app on my phone?

No. The YouTube mobile app does not have a remote sign-out feature for TVs. You must either use the TV remote to sign out directly, change your Google password from your phone, or remove the account from the TV's system settings.

Will changing my Google password sign me out of YouTube on my phone too?

Yes. Changing your Google password signs you out of all Google services on all devices, including YouTube on your phone. You will need to sign back in on your phone and any other devices you use. This is why changing your password is best used only when you cannot access the TV remote.

What if I forget the PIN to access my TV settings?

If you set a PIN on your TV and forgot it, check your TV's manual for the default PIN (often 0000 or 1111). If that does not work, contact your TV manufacturer's support line with proof of ownership. A factory reset is another option, but it erases everything on the TV.

Does signing out of YouTube on my TV delete my watch history?

No. Your watch history, subscriptions, and all other YouTube data stay in your Google account. Signing out only removes the account from that TV. If you sign back in later, everything will be there.

Can I sign out of YouTube on my TV without changing my password?

Yes. Use your TV remote to open YouTube settings and select "Sign out," or remove the account from your TV's system settings. Both methods sign you out without affecting your password or other devices.

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