How to Remove the YouTube App From Your TV

The fastest way to delete YouTube from your TV

The steps to remove YouTube depend on what kind of TV you have. On most smart TVs—Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, and Android TV—you go to the home screen, find the YouTube app in your apps list, press and hold it, then select "Uninstall" or "Remove." On some older models or built-in apps, you may only be able to hide it rather than fully delete it. If YouTube came pre-installed on your TV, the uninstall button might not appear; in that case, hiding it is your only option.

The exact menu names and button labels vary by brand and model year. Below are the real steps for the most common TV types. If your TV brand isn't listed, the process is usually similar: find the app, press and hold, look for an uninstall or remove option.

Key Takeaways

Most smart TVs let you uninstall YouTube by finding it in your apps, pressing and holding, and selecting "Uninstall" or "Remove" from the menu.
Pre-installed apps on some TV brands can only be hidden, not deleted, because they are part of the TV's operating system.
The menu names and button locations differ between Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, and Android TV, so check your TV's brand-specific steps.
If you hide an app instead of uninstalling it, it will no longer appear on your home screen but the app files remain on your TV.

Removing YouTube from Samsung Smart TV

On Samsung TVs, press the Home button on your remote to go to the home screen. Navigate to the Apps section (usually a grid icon or labeled "Apps"). Find YouTube in your apps list, then press and hold the select button on your remote while YouTube is highlighted. A menu will appear with options including "Remove" or "Delete." Select that option, and the app will be uninstalled.

If the Remove option does not appear, YouTube may be a pre-installed system app on your model. In that case, you can hide it instead: select "Hide" from the same menu. The app will no longer show on your home screen, though it will still be on your TV's storage.

Removing YouTube from LG Smart TV

On LG TVs, press the Home button and go to the Apps section. Find YouTube, then press and hold the select button. Choose "Remove" or "Delete" from the menu that appears. The app will be uninstalled when ready.

Some LG models show a trash can icon next to apps you can delete. If you see that icon next to YouTube, you can also select it directly to remove the app. If no delete option appears, select "Hide" to remove it from your home screen view.

Removing YouTube from Sony Bravia TV

On Sony Bravia TVs, press the Home button and navigate to Apps. Highlight YouTube, then press the Options button on your remote (usually marked with three horizontal lines or a menu symbol). Select "Remove" or "Uninstall" from the menu. Confirm the removal when prompted.

If the Options button does not show a remove choice, your TV may not allow deletion of that app. Try pressing and holding the select button instead to see if a context menu appears with removal options.

Removing YouTube from Roku TV or Roku Streaming Device

On Roku devices and Roku TVs, press the Home button and navigate to your apps. Highlight the YouTube app, then press the Options button (marked with a star or asterisk). Select "Remove channel" from the menu. Confirm when prompted, and YouTube will be removed from your Roku home screen and app list.

Roku calls this "removing" rather than uninstalling, but the effect is the same—the app is no longer accessible from your device. You can always re-add it later from the Roku Channel Store if you change your mind.

Removing YouTube from Fire TV or Fire TV Stick

On Amazon Fire TV devices, go to the home screen and navigate to Apps. Find YouTube, then press and hold the select button on your remote. A menu will appear with options including "Uninstall." Select that option and confirm. YouTube will be removed from your Fire TV.

If you see "Remove from Home" instead of "Uninstall," that option only hides the app from your home screen—it does not delete it. To fully uninstall, look for an "Uninstall" option in the same menu or go to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications, find YouTube, and select "Uninstall" from there.

Removing YouTube from Android TV

On Android TV devices, press the Home button and go to Apps. Find YouTube and press and hold the select button. Choose "Uninstall" from the menu. A confirmation dialog will appear; select "OK" or "Uninstall" to complete the removal.

If uninstall is grayed out or does not appear, YouTube may be a system app on your TV model. In that case, go to Settings > Apps > YouTube and select "Disable" or "Hide." This removes it from your home screen and stops it from running in the background, even though the app files remain on your TV.

The difference between hiding and uninstalling an app

When you uninstall an app, you remove it completely from your TV's storage. The app no longer appears on your home screen, and it takes up no space on your device. You can reinstall it later from your TV's app store if you want it back.

When you hide an app, it no longer shows on your home screen, but the app files stay on your TV. It still uses storage space and may still run background processes. Hiding is what your TV offers when the app is pre-installed and cannot be deleted. If you want to fully remove a hidden app, you will need to contact the TV manufacturer or check your TV's settings menu for an option to disable it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I remove YouTube if it came pre-installed on my TV?

It depends on your TV brand and model. Most pre-installed apps can be hidden from your home screen but not fully uninstalled, because they are part of the TV's operating system. Check your TV's app menu first—if no uninstall option appears, hiding is your only choice.

Will removing YouTube free up storage space on my TV?

Yes, uninstalling YouTube will free up storage space. Hiding the app will not, because the app files remain on your TV. If storage is your concern, uninstall rather than hide.

Can I reinstall YouTube after I remove it?

Yes. Go to your TV's app store (Google Play Store on Android TV, Roku Channel Store on Roku, Amazon Appstore on Fire TV, Samsung App Store on Samsung, etc.) and search for YouTube. read it again to reinstall.

What if the uninstall button is grayed out or missing?

Your TV likely has YouTube as a system app that cannot be deleted. Try hiding it instead by selecting "Hide" from the same menu. If that option does not appear either, check your TV's Settings menu for an option to disable or manage the app.

Do I need to restart my TV after removing YouTube?

No restart is necessary. The app will be removed when ready, and your TV will continue working normally. You can use other apps right away.

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