The fastest way to log out depends on your TV model
To log out of Netflix on a smart TV, go to your account settings within the Netflix app itself — not your TV's system settings. The exact steps change slightly depending on whether you have a Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, or another brand, but the principle is the same: open Netflix, find the account menu, and select the sign-out option.
Most people try to log out through their TV's main settings and get stuck because Netflix is a separate app with its own login system. Your TV's settings control the TV itself, not what happens inside individual apps. You need to be inside the Netflix app to sign out of Netflix.
Key Takeaways
- Log out from inside the Netflix app, not from your TV's system settings — the Netflix app has its own account menu separate from your TV controls.
- On most smart TVs, you reach the account menu by pressing the profile icon or menu button within Netflix, then scrolling to "Sign out" or "Log out".
- If you cannot find a sign-out option, you can remove the Netflix app entirely and reinstall it, which will force a fresh login screen.
- Signing out of Netflix on your TV does not affect Netflix on your phone, tablet, or computer — each device logs out separately.
How to log out on Roku, Fire TV, and most Android-based smart TVs
Open the Netflix app on your TV. Once you are on the Netflix home screen, look for a profile icon or menu button — usually in the top right or top left corner. Press it. This opens a dropdown menu with account options.
Scroll down in that menu until you see "Sign out", "Log out", or "Sign out of all devices". Select it. Netflix will ask you to confirm. Press yes or confirm, and you will be returned to the Netflix login screen. You are now logged out.
If you do not see a sign-out option in the menu, your TV model may not have one built in. In that case, go to your TV's app store (the Roku Channel Store, Amazon Appstore, or your TV's equivalent), find Netflix in your installed apps, and select "Uninstall". Then reinstall Netflix fresh. When you open it again, you will see the login screen.
How to log out on Samsung and LG smart TVs
Open Netflix. On Samsung TVs, press the menu button on your remote (usually marked with three horizontal lines). On LG TVs, press the settings or gear icon if one appears on screen, or use your remote's menu button. Look for "Account" or "Settings" in the menu that appears.
Select "Account", then look for "Sign out" or "Log out". Confirm when prompted. You will return to the login screen.
If your Samsung or LG TV does not show these options, the app may be outdated. Go to your TV's app store, find Netflix, and check for an update. Install any available update, then try the sign-out steps again. If you still cannot find the option, uninstall and reinstall Netflix as described above.
What happens when you sign out
When you sign out of Netflix on your smart TV, that TV is no longer connected to your Netflix account. The next person to turn on Netflix on that TV will see a login screen and will need your email and password to watch anything.
Signing out on your TV does not sign you out on your phone, tablet, laptop, or any other device. Each device maintains its own separate login. If you want to sign out everywhere at once, you can do that from Netflix's website on a computer: go to your account settings, find "Sign out of all devices", and confirm. This logs you out on every device at once, and everyone will need to log back in.
If you cannot find the sign-out button
Some older smart TV models or certain Netflix app versions do not display a visible sign-out option. If you have looked through the account menu and cannot find it, the uninstall-and-reinstall method works on every TV model.
Go to your TV's app store. Find Netflix in your list of installed apps. Select "Uninstall" and confirm. Wait for the uninstall to finish — this usually takes 30 seconds to a minute. Then go back to the app store, search for Netflix, and select "Install". Once installation is complete, open Netflix. You will see the login screen, and you are effectively logged out of the old account.
Signing out before selling or giving away your TV
If you are selling your smart TV or giving it to someone else, sign out of Netflix before handing it over. A signed-out TV shows only the login screen, so the new owner cannot access your account or watch your profile's history.
After you sign out, also consider removing any other apps that hold personal information — streaming services, email apps, banking apps, or anything else you logged into. Going through your TV's app store and uninstalling these apps takes a few minutes and protects your privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will signing out of Netflix on my TV sign me out on my phone?
No. Netflix treats each device as separate. Signing out on your TV does not affect your phone, tablet, or computer. You can be logged in on five devices at once, or logged out on all of them — the status on one device does not change the others.
What if I forgot my Netflix password and cannot log back in?
Go to netflix.com on a computer or phone, click "Sign in", then click "Forgot password?" Enter your email address. Netflix will send you a password reset link. Click the link, create a new password, and you can log back in on your TV using the new password.
Can I sign out of Netflix without uninstalling the app?
Yes, if your TV model supports it. Look for the sign-out option in the Netflix app's account or settings menu. If you cannot find it after checking the menu thoroughly, uninstalling and reinstalling is the reliable backup method that works on every TV.
Does signing out delete my Netflix profile or watch history?
No. Your profile, watch history, saved shows, and all your account data stay on Netflix's servers. When you log back in with the same email and password, everything is still there. Signing out only disconnects that TV from your account.
How do I sign out of Netflix on all my devices at once?
Go to netflix.com on a computer, log in, click your profile icon in the top right, select "Account", then find "Sign out of all devices" and confirm. This logs you out everywhere. Everyone will need to log back in with the password on any device they want to use.