Sign out by going to your account settings

To sign out of YouTube on your TV, open the YouTube app and navigate to your account icon in the top right corner of the screen. Select it, then scroll down to find the "Sign out" option. Confirm when the TV asks you to verify the sign-out action. The app will return to the sign-in screen, and your account will no longer be active on that device.

The exact location of the account menu varies slightly depending on whether you're using YouTube on a smart TV, a streaming device like Roku or Fire Stick, a gaming console, or a cable box. The principle is the same across all platforms: find your profile picture or account icon, open the menu, and select the sign-out option.

After you sign out, anyone who picks up the remote will see only the sign-in screen. They cannot access your watch history, subscriptions, or saved playlists unless they sign in with their own account.

Key Takeaways

  • Sign out by tapping your account icon, scrolling to "Sign out," and confirming the action on the confirmation screen.
  • The sign-out process works the same way on all TV platforms—smart TVs, Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, and gaming consoles.
  • After sign-out, your watch history and subscriptions remain private until someone signs back in with your account.
  • If you cannot find the account menu, try pressing the Menu or Home button on your remote and looking for a profile or settings option.

Finding the account menu on different TV platforms

On most smart TVs and streaming devices, your account icon appears in the top right corner of the YouTube home screen. On some older models or smaller screens, it may be in the top left. Look for a circular image (your profile picture) or a generic user icon.

If you don't see an account icon on the main screen, press the Menu button on your remote. This usually opens a sidebar or overlay menu where you can find account settings or profile options. On some devices, you may need to scroll right or down to see additional menu items.

Gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox store the account menu in a different location. On these devices, go to your system settings first, then find the YouTube app settings or account management section within the console's main menu.

What happens after you sign out

Once you sign out, YouTube on that TV will show only the sign-in screen the next time someone opens the app. No one can watch videos, see your subscriptions, or access your recommendations without signing in again.

Your account itself is not deleted or changed. Your watch history, playlists, and subscriptions remain saved in your YouTube account and will reappear the moment you sign back in on any device. Signing out only removes access from that specific TV.

If you share the TV with other people, each person can sign in with their own account to see their own recommendations and watch history. YouTube will remember each account separately on that device.

Signing out when you cannot access the menu

If the account icon is not visible or the menu is not responding, try restarting the YouTube app. Press the Home button on your remote to go to the TV's main screen, then close YouTube completely. Wait a few seconds, then open YouTube again.

If the app still will not open the account menu, restart your TV or streaming device. Unplug it for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. This clears temporary glitches that sometimes prevent menus from appearing.

On some devices, you can also sign out by going to your TV's system settings and finding the YouTube app settings or account management section. Look for an option labeled "Accounts," "Sign out," or "Remove account." The exact name depends on your device.

Removing your account from a TV you no longer use

If you are selling, donating, or returning a TV, you should sign out before handing it over. This prevents the new owner from accessing your account, watch history, and payment information.

Follow the standard sign-out steps: open YouTube, tap your account icon, and select "Sign out." If you cannot access the account menu, go to your TV's system settings and remove the YouTube app account from there. Some devices have an option to "Remove account" or "Clear account data" in the app settings.

After you sign out, you can also remotely sign out of YouTube on that device from any other device. Go to your YouTube account settings on a computer or phone, find "Manage all your devices," and select the TV from the list. Choose "Sign out" next to that device's name.

Signing back in to YouTube on your TV

To sign back in, open YouTube on your TV and you will see the sign-in screen. Select "Sign in" and you will be given a code to enter on a computer or phone. Go to youtube.com/set up, enter the code, and select your account. The TV will automatically sign in within a few seconds.

This method is faster and more find than typing your password on the TV remote. You do not have to remember your password or type it character by character using the remote.

If you prefer to sign in directly on the TV, you can do that too. Select "Sign in with email" on the TV screen, then use the remote to type your email address and password. This takes longer but works on all devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will signing out delete my watch history?

No. Your watch history, subscriptions, and playlists remain saved in your YouTube account. They will reappear the moment you sign back in on any device. Signing out only removes access from that specific TV.

Can I sign out of YouTube without signing out of my entire TV?

Yes. Signing out of YouTube does not affect any other apps or accounts on your TV. Only YouTube will return to the sign-in screen. Your Netflix, Prime Video, or other apps will remain signed in.

What if I forgot which account is signed in on my TV?

Open YouTube and look at the profile picture or name shown in the account icon. That is the account currently signed in. If you want to confirm, you can also sign out and sign back in with a different account to switch users.

Can I have multiple accounts signed in on the same TV at the same time?

No. Only one account can be signed in to YouTube on a TV at a time. To switch accounts, sign out and then sign in with a different account. YouTube will remember each account separately and show that account's recommendations and history when you sign back in.

Why is my TV asking me to sign in again even though I just signed in?

YouTube sometimes signs you out automatically if the app has not been used for a long time or if there was a connection problem. This is a security feature. straightforward sign back in using the code method or your email and password.