The fastest way to remove YouTube from your Vizio

To remove YouTube from your Vizio TV, go to the home screen, highlight the YouTube app, press the Options button (marked with three horizontal lines) on your remote, and select Remove or Delete. The exact wording depends on your Vizio model and software version, but the process takes under a minute.

If you cannot find an Options button, try pressing and holding the YouTube app icon for three to five seconds until a menu appears with a remove or delete choice. On some older Vizio models, you may need to navigate to Settings > Apps > YouTube and select Uninstall from there instead.

Removing the app does not affect your Vizio TV's other functions or your YouTube account. You can reinstall YouTube later from the app store built into your TV if you change your mind.

Key Takeaways

  • Most Vizio TVs let you remove YouTube by highlighting the app, pressing Options on the remote, and selecting Remove or Delete.
  • If the Options button does not work, try pressing and holding the app icon for several seconds until a menu appears.
  • Older Vizio models may require you to go through Settings > Apps > YouTube > Uninstall instead.
  • Removing YouTube from your TV does not delete your YouTube account or affect other apps and features.

Finding the YouTube app on your home screen

The YouTube app location varies by Vizio model. On newer Vizio SmartCast TVs, YouTube usually appears in a row of apps at the top or bottom of the home screen. On older Vizio models running Google TV or Android TV, YouTube may be in an apps folder or under a dedicated streaming section.

If you cannot see YouTube on the main home screen, scroll left or right to find it. Some Vizio TVs organize apps into categories like "Entertainment" or "Streaming" — YouTube is typically in one of these sections. Once you locate it, you are ready to remove it.

Using the Options button method

The Options button is the simplest way to remove YouTube on most current Vizio TVs. Highlight the YouTube app with your remote, then press the button marked with three horizontal lines (sometimes called the menu button). A small menu should appear with choices like Remove, Delete, or Uninstall.

Select the remove or delete option and confirm when prompted. Your Vizio TV will remove the app from your home screen within seconds. The app will no longer appear in your apps list or on your home screen.

Removing YouTube by holding the app icon

If your Vizio remote does not have a dedicated Options button, or if pressing it does not bring up a menu, try a long press instead. Highlight the YouTube app and hold down the center select button (or the button you normally use to open apps) for three to five seconds.

A context menu should appear with options to remove, delete, or uninstall the app. Select the remove option and confirm. This method works on many newer Vizio SmartCast models and some Android TV versions.

Removing YouTube through Settings on older Vizio models

Older Vizio TVs and some models running Google TV may not support the Options button or long-press method. Instead, navigate to Settings from your home screen, then look for Apps, Applications, or Manage Apps.

Find YouTube in the list, select it, and look for an Uninstall button. Press it and confirm the removal. On some models, you may see Disable instead of Uninstall — either option will remove YouTube from your home screen and prevent it from running in the background.

What happens after you remove YouTube

Once YouTube is removed, it will no longer appear on your Vizio home screen or in your apps list. The app will not run in the background or use your TV's storage space. Your Vizio TV will continue to work normally — all other apps, channels, and features remain unchanged.

Your YouTube account itself is not affected. If you ever want to use YouTube on your Vizio TV again, you can reinstall it from your TV's app store in the same way you would install any other app. Your watch history, subscriptions, and preferences will still be there.

Reinstalling YouTube if you change your mind

To put YouTube back on your Vizio TV, go to your home screen and look for an app store or marketplace icon — this is usually labeled App Store, Google Play Store, or Vizio App Store depending on your model. Open it and search for YouTube.

Select YouTube from the search results and choose Install. The app will read and install within a minute or two, and YouTube will reappear on your home screen. You will be able to sign in with your existing YouTube account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will removing YouTube free up storage space on my Vizio TV?

Yes. YouTube takes up a small amount of storage, usually between 50 and 200 megabytes depending on your Vizio model. Removing it will free up that space, though the difference is usually not noticeable unless your TV is running very low on storage.

Can I remove YouTube without affecting my YouTube account?

Yes. Removing the app from your TV does not delete your YouTube account or change any of your settings, subscriptions, or watch history. Your account remains intact and you can sign back in anytime you reinstall the app.

What if the remove option does not appear when I press Options?

Try the long-press method instead — hold the center button on your remote for three to five seconds while YouTube is highlighted. If that does not work, go to Settings > Apps > YouTube and look for an Uninstall or Disable button. Some Vizio models require this path instead.

Can I hide YouTube instead of removing it completely?

Most Vizio TVs do not have a hide function for apps. Your options are to remove the app entirely or leave it on your home screen. If you want YouTube off your home screen but do not want to uninstall it, check your TV's Settings menu for a "Customize Home Screen" or "Manage Home Screen" option — some models let you rearrange or hide apps this way.