How to sign out on most TV devices
To sign out of YouTube on your TV, go to your account icon in the top right corner of the YouTube home screen, scroll down to "Sign out," and select it. The process takes about 30 seconds and works the same way on most smart TVs, streaming devices, and TV apps.
The account icon usually appears as a circle with your profile picture or initials. If you do not see it on the home screen, press the up arrow or menu button on your remote to reveal the top navigation bar. Once you select "Sign out," YouTube will ask you to confirm — select "Sign out" again, and your account will be removed from that device.
After you sign out, the TV will return to YouTube's sign-in screen. You can then sign in with a different account, or leave the app unsigned if nobody else will be using it.
Key Takeaways
- Sign out by finding your account icon in the top right, scrolling to "Sign out," and confirming the action.
- If the account icon is not visible, press the up or menu button on your remote to show the top menu bar.
- Signing out removes your account from that specific TV device but does not affect your account on other devices or computers.
- After signing out, you can sign in with a different account or leave YouTube unsigned on that TV.
What happens when you sign out
When you sign out, YouTube stops showing your watch history, recommendations, and subscriptions on that TV. Your account information is removed from the device itself — it does not delete your account or affect YouTube on your phone, computer, or other TVs.
If you sign back in later on the same TV, your history and subscriptions will reappear because they are stored on YouTube's servers, not on the TV. Signing out is useful when you share a TV with family members or roommates and want to keep your viewing separate from theirs.
Signing out on specific TV platforms
Roku: Press Home on your remote, navigate to YouTube, select the account icon at the top right, scroll down to "Sign out," and confirm.
Amazon Fire TV: Open YouTube, select your account icon in the top right corner, scroll to "Sign out," and confirm the prompt.
Google TV and Android TV: Open YouTube, tap your profile picture in the top right, scroll down to "Sign out," and select it.
Apple TV: Open YouTube, go to Settings (the gear icon), scroll to "Sign out," and confirm.
Samsung Smart TV: Open the YouTube app, select your account icon, find "Sign out" in the menu, and confirm.
LG Smart TV: Open YouTube, select your profile icon at the top right, scroll to "Sign out," and select it.
If you cannot find the sign-out option
If the account icon does not appear on your screen, try pressing the up arrow or menu button on your remote. This reveals the top navigation bar where the account icon is usually located. On some older TV models, the icon may be in a different location — try pressing the options or settings button on your remote to find account settings.
If you still cannot find it, restart the YouTube app by closing it completely and reopening it. On most TVs, you can do this by pressing the Home button, highlighting YouTube, and pressing the Options or Menu button, then selecting "Close" or "Force Stop."
If the app freezes or will not respond, unplug your TV for 30 seconds, plug it back in, and try again. This clears the app's temporary memory and often fixes navigation problems.
Signing out when you forget your password
If you cannot remember your YouTube password and need to sign out, you can remove the account from the TV without knowing the password. Go to your account icon, select "Sign out," and confirm — YouTube does not ask for your password to sign out.
After you sign out, if you want to sign back in but do not remember your password, you will need to use a computer or phone to reset it through Google's account recovery page. Once you reset your password, you can sign in on the TV with your new one.
Removing an account from a shared TV
If you share a TV with others and want to remove someone else's account, you need to sign in as that person first. Navigate to their account icon, select "Sign out," and confirm. You cannot remove another person's account without their login information.
If someone else's account is on the TV and you do not have their password, ask them to sign out themselves, or contact your TV manufacturer's support line. Some TV models allow you to reset the YouTube app to factory settings, which removes all accounts — check your TV's settings menu or manual for this option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does signing out of YouTube on my TV sign me out on my phone or computer?
No. Signing out on one device does not affect your account on any other device. You remain signed in on your phone, computer, and any other TVs until you sign out of those individually.
Can I sign out of YouTube without using the remote?
No, you need the remote to navigate the YouTube menu and select the sign-out option. There is no voice command or app-based way to sign out from another device.
What if my TV is stuck on someone else's YouTube account?
Ask that person to sign out using their account icon. If you cannot reach them, restart the YouTube app or restart your TV. If the account remains stuck, you may need to reset the YouTube app through your TV's settings menu, which will remove all accounts.
Will signing out delete my YouTube history?
No. Your watch history, subscriptions, and playlists remain on your YouTube account. They will reappear when you sign back in on any device.
Can I sign out of YouTube without signing out of my Google account?
Yes. Signing out of YouTube only removes YouTube from that TV. Your Google account remains active on the TV for other apps and services.