Sign out of your YouTube account on your TV in three steps
To remove a YouTube account from your TV, go to your account settings on the TV itself, find the sign-out option, and confirm. The exact steps depend on what device you are using — a smart TV with YouTube built in, a streaming device like Roku or Fire Stick, or a device connected to your TV like Apple TV or Chromecast. In all cases, you are signing out of the app on that specific device, not deleting your YouTube account.
The process takes less than a minute. Your watch history, subscriptions, and account data stay safe — they remain on your YouTube account and will reappear if you sign back in on any device.
Key Takeaways
- Signing out on your TV removes only that device's access to your account; your YouTube account itself is not affected.
- The sign-out button is always in the account settings or profile menu within the YouTube app, never in the TV's main settings.
- After you sign out, anyone else using that TV will not see your watch history, subscriptions, or recommendations.
- If you forget which account is signed in, check the profile icon in the YouTube app — it shows the current account name.
How to sign out on a Samsung, LG, or other smart TV with YouTube built in
Open the YouTube app on your TV. Press the profile icon (a circle with a person inside) in the top right corner of the screen. Scroll down to "Sign out" and press it. The TV will ask you to confirm — select "Yes" or "Sign out" again.
If you do not see a profile icon, look for a menu button (three horizontal lines) instead. Select it, then look for "Account" or "Settings" within the YouTube menu. From there, find "Sign out" or "Remove account."
After you sign out, the YouTube app will return to the home screen. The next person to open YouTube will see a blank home page and a prompt to sign in with their own account.
How to sign out on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, or Google TV
Open the YouTube app. Press the profile icon in the top right corner. Scroll down and select "Sign out." Confirm when prompted.
On some Roku devices, the profile icon may appear as a gear (settings) icon instead. Select it, then look for "Account" or "Sign out" in the menu that appears. The exact wording varies by device, but the option is always within the YouTube app itself, not in the device's main settings.
After signing out, close the YouTube app. The next time someone opens it, they will need to sign in with their own account.
How to sign out on Apple TV or Chromecast
Open the YouTube app. Press the profile icon in the top right. Select "Sign out" from the menu. Confirm the sign-out when the TV asks.
On Apple TV, if you do not see a profile icon, press the menu button and look for "Account" or "Settings" within the YouTube app options. On Chromecast, the profile icon is always visible at the top right of the YouTube home screen.
Once you sign out, the app returns to its home screen. Anyone using the TV next will see a sign-in prompt.
What happens after you sign out
Your YouTube account is not deleted or changed. Your subscriptions, watch history, playlists, and saved videos remain on your account and will appear again if you sign back in on any device — your phone, computer, or a different TV.
The TV itself will no longer show your recommendations or watch history. If someone else signs into YouTube on that TV with their own account, they will see their own recommendations and history instead. Your data is not visible to them.
If you want to sign back in later on the same TV, open YouTube, select "Sign in," and enter your email and password. You will be back to your account exactly as you left it.
If you cannot find the sign-out button
Check that you are looking in the YouTube app, not in your TV's main settings. The sign-out option is always inside the YouTube app itself. Look for a profile icon (a circle with a person) or a menu icon (three lines) in the top right corner of the YouTube home screen.
If your TV is very old or uses an older version of YouTube, the menu layout may be different. Try pressing the menu or options button on your remote while watching a video — sometimes the profile menu appears there instead of on the home screen.
If you still cannot find it, restart the YouTube app by closing it completely and opening it again. Sometimes the menu does not load properly on the first try.
Removing an account you no longer use
If you have multiple accounts signed in on the same TV, you can remove one without affecting the others. Open YouTube, select the profile icon, and look for "Switch account" or "Manage accounts." Select the account you want to remove, then choose "Remove" or "Delete from this device." Confirm when prompted.
This removes only that account from the TV — it does not delete the account itself. The account still exists on YouTube and can be signed into on other devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does signing out delete my YouTube account?
No. Signing out removes your account from that TV only. Your YouTube account, subscriptions, watch history, and all your data remain on YouTube. You can sign back in on any device and everything will be there.
Will the next person to use the TV see my watch history?
No. Once you sign out, your watch history, recommendations, and subscriptions are no longer visible on that TV. The next person will see a blank home page until they sign in with their own account.
What if I forgot which account is signed in?
Open the YouTube app and look at the profile icon in the top right corner. It usually shows the first letter of the account name or a small profile picture. Tap it to see the full account email address.
Can I sign out of YouTube without signing out of other apps on my TV?
Yes. Signing out of the YouTube app only removes your YouTube account from that app. It does not sign you out of Netflix, Prime Video, or any other app on your TV.
What if the sign-out option is grayed out or will not work?
Try restarting the YouTube app by closing it completely and reopening it. If that does not work, restart your TV. If the problem continues, check that your TV has the latest YouTube app version by going to your TV's app store and looking for updates.