The fastest way to sign out of Roku

To sign out of Roku on your TV, go to Settings on your home screen, select System, then System restart, and choose Sign out. Your TV will return to the startup screen. This removes your account from the device but does not delete any apps you installed — those stay on the TV until you remove them manually.

If you are selling, giving away, or returning your Roku device, signing out is the step that matters most. It disconnects your account from the hardware so the next person cannot access your streaming subscriptions, payment methods, or watch history.

The exact menu names vary slightly by Roku model and software version, but the path through Settings → System → Sign out exists on all current Roku televisions and streaming devices.

Key Takeaways

  • Sign out through Settings → System → System restart → Sign out on your Roku TV remote.
  • Signing out removes your account but leaves installed apps on the device; you must delete apps separately if you want them gone.
  • After you sign out, the TV returns to the initial setup screen and the next user can create a new account.
  • If you cannot access the Settings menu, you can also sign out by removing your account through the Roku mobile app or the Roku website.

Step-by-step instructions for Roku TV models

Start at your Roku home screen. Press the Home button on your remote if you are not already there.

Navigate to Settings using the arrow buttons on your remote. It usually appears in the top row of options. Press OK to enter Settings.

Scroll down to System and press OK. Inside System, look for System restart or sometimes labeled as Restart. Select it and press OK.

A menu will appear asking whether you want to restart or sign out. Choose Sign out. The TV will ask you to confirm — select Yes or OK. Your TV will restart and return to the Roku startup screen, which means your account has been removed.

Signing out through the Roku app or website

If your TV remote is not working or you cannot navigate the menu, you can sign out remotely using the Roku mobile app or the Roku website. Open the Roku app on your phone or go to my.roku.com in a web browser and sign in with your Roku account.

In the app, tap the profile icon in the top right corner, then select Settings. Find the device you want to sign out from in the list of linked devices. Tap it and select Remove or Sign out. On the website, navigate to My devices, click on your Roku TV, and choose Remove device.

This method removes your account from the TV without requiring you to use the remote. The TV will still need to be restarted to complete the sign-out process, but you can do that from the Settings menu on the device itself or by unplugging it and plugging it back in.

What happens to your apps and data after signing out

When you sign out, your Roku account is removed from the TV, but the apps you installed remain on the device. The next person who sets up the TV will see all the apps you left behind. If you want to remove them, you must delete each app individually before signing out or ask the new user to delete them after they set up their account.

Your watch history, saved shows, and preferences are tied to your Roku account, not the TV itself, so they disappear when you sign out. The TV returns to a blank state with only the default Roku channels.

If you are concerned about privacy, removing apps before signing out is the cleaner approach. To delete an app, highlight it on the home screen, press the Options button (usually marked with a star or three dots), and select Remove channel.

Signing out before selling or giving away your Roku TV

Before you hand over your TV to someone else, sign out of your account and delete any apps that contain sensitive information, such as banking apps, email clients, or password managers. Signing out removes your account credentials, but leaving apps installed means the new owner could potentially open them and see cached data.

After you sign out, the TV will show the initial setup screen. The new owner can then create their own Roku account and link their own subscriptions. They will not be able to access your account, payment methods, or personal information once you have signed out.

If you are returning a Roku TV to a retailer or manufacturer, signing out is usually required as part of the return process. Check the return instructions to confirm whether you need to perform a factory reset in addition to signing out.

Troubleshooting if you cannot sign out

If the Settings menu is not responding or you cannot reach the sign-out option, try unplugging the TV from power for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in. This performs a soft restart and often clears temporary glitches that prevent menu navigation.

If the remote is not working, use the Roku mobile app or website to remove the device from your account instead. This achieves the same result without needing the TV remote.

If you have forgotten your Roku account password and cannot sign in to the app or website, go to my.roku.com, click Forgot password, and follow the recovery steps using your email address. Once you regain access to your account, you can remove the TV from your linked devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does signing out delete my apps?

No. Signing out removes your Roku account from the TV but leaves all installed apps on the device. You must delete apps manually if you want them removed. To delete an app, highlight it on the home screen, press the Options button, and select Remove channel.

Can I sign back into the same Roku account on this TV later?

Yes. After you sign out, the TV returns to the startup screen. You or anyone else can sign in with any Roku account at that point. If you sign in with your account again, your watch history and preferences will return, but you will need to reinstall any apps you deleted.

What if I sign out but forget to delete my apps?

The apps will remain on the TV for the next user. They will not be able to access your account or your personal data inside those apps, but they will see the apps in the home screen. If this concerns you, ask the new owner to delete them, or sign back in temporarily to remove them yourself.

Do I need to do anything else before giving my Roku TV to someone else?

Signing out is the main step. You should also delete any apps that store sensitive information, such as banking or email apps. If the TV has a password-protected profile, you may want to remove that as well so the new owner can set up freely.

Will the new owner see my watch history or recommendations?

No. Your watch history and recommendations are stored in your Roku account, not on the TV. Once you sign out, all of that data is gone from the device. The new owner will start with a blank slate when they create their own account.