How to Sign Out of Netflix on a TV? 3 Methods for Different Situations

| Updated on 6 December 2024

You may have logged in to your Netflix account on a TV at your friend’s house, your relative’s living room, or the BnB you just stayed in. However, it is not advisable to leave your account logged in, particularly when you have subscribed to a plan offering a limited number of devices.

Here, I am going to discuss how to sign out of Netflix on a TV. It is surprisingly not as straightforward as it may appear. Plus, it may be a bit different for different TV setups or streaming devices.

So, what are we waiting for? Let’s jump right into the process.

How to Log Out of Netflix on TV? 

If you have a new TV or a device to watch Netflix, you might be wondering ‘How do I log out of Netflix on TV?’. It is important to log out due to restrictions on the number of devices supported for streaming. 

Here is the step-by-step process to learn how to log out of Netflix on any smart TV (Samsung, LG, or any other popular brand):

  • Step 1:  Launch the Netflix application on your smart TV.
    Launch Netflix on TV
  • Step 2: You will see the homepage of the app. Now, use your TV remote and go to the left side of the homepage to open the main menu.
    Go to the left side of the homepage
  • Step 3: Next, scroll down the main menu and locate the ‘Settings’ or ‘Get Help’ option (depending on the device) at the bottom of the menu.
    Click on Get Help
  • Step 4: Find and click on the ‘Sign Out’ option from the settings menu. This option may be labeled differently depending on the device.
    Click on Sign out
  • Step 5: Finally, a dialogue box will appear asking you to confirm your selection. Click on ‘Ok’ or ‘Yes’ to confirm your choice.
    Select Yes to confirm your choice

After confirmation, you will log out from Netflix on your TV, and you will be redirected to the sign-in page of the app. You can always come back and log in with your credentials to access Netflix on the same device. 

With Netflix discontinuing its cheapest ad-free plan, more and more people are deciding to log out and cancel their subscription. If you are also one of them, now you know how to log out from your Netflix account. Additionally, the process may slightly differ based on the app version and different smart TVs or streaming devices like Roku, Firestick, and others.

NOTES

In some older smart TVs, you can directly press the Menu button of your remote to access the ‘Sign Out’ option. Just open the app and quickly sign out with the remote button. 

How to Logout From Netflix on TV Via Browser?

There may arise a situation when you don’t have access to the TV logged in with your Netflix account. This can happen while using a TV at a hotel during your trip, when you log into a TV at a friend’s party, and other such cases.

Fortunately, you can easily log out of a device motley using the Netflix website. Let’s take a look at the steps:

  • Step 1: Navigate to Netflix.com on a web browser on any device.
  • Step 2: Next, log in to your account.
    Log in to your account
  • Step 3: Locate your profile picture in the top right corner and hover over the picture to select the ‘Account’ option.
    Select the Account option
  • Step 4: Now, go to Security & Privacy > Manage access and devices.
    Security Privacy Manage access and devices
  • Step 5: Locate the device you want to log out and click on the ‘Sign out’ option.
    Sign out of a specific device

This will successfully log you out of the TV you no longer have access to. However, in some cases, you may not find the particular device. This can happen due to inactivity of more than 90 days. Read the next section to learn how to log out from Netflix on TV in that case.

How to Sign Out of Netflix on All Devices?

Consider signing out of all devices at once If you can not log out of a specific device using the browser method. It can also be helpful if you just want others to access your profile. Here’s how to log out on all devices at once:

  • Step 1: Open your web browser and sign in to your Netflix account.
  • Step 2: Go to the right side of your screen and select the ‘Account’ option from the drop-down menu.
    Sign out of a specific device
  • Step 3: Go to Security & Privacy settings and click on ‘Sign out of all devices’.
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  • Step 4: Next, confirm your selection by clicking on the ‘Sign out’ button. 
    Click on Sign Out

That’s it, this will make sure that you are signed out of Netflix from all the devices (including the smart TV you can’t access). However, you will have to log in again to the devices you still want to use.

Useful Tips to Keep Your Netflix Account Safe

You have now learned ‘How do you sign out of Netflix?’ in all 3 ways. It is an important measure to keep your account safe from cyber threats. Take a look at the following additional tips to further enhance the security of your Netflix account. 

  • Sign out of Netflix from all devices: The first thing you need to do is to log out from all devices if you think that some unauthorized person is using your account. You should also do this if you feel something suspicious. I have already mentioned the steps for the same in the above section.
  • Choose a strong and unique password: Always try to create a strong password to prevent unauthorized access. Stay away from using common passwords and try to use a combination of numbers, symbols, and uppercase letters.
  • Limit account sharing: Only share your account credentials with trusted individuals. Plus, you should also regularly change your password and check account activity to make sure that no one is using your subscription without your knowledge. 
  • Turn on two-factor authentication: Enable two-factor authentication to add a layer of security. It requires the person to enter a code in addition to the password, making it harder for people to gain unauthorized access.

Follow these simple tips to make sure you are protected against any kind of cyber threats in this digital environment.

Conclusion

In conclusion, you can sign out of Netflix on a TV by using 3 different ways. Manage access and device to remotely log out or sign out of all devices to enhance your security.

By following the step-by-step process in all three methods, you can easily learn how to sign out of Netflix from TV. Don’t forget to incorporate the additional tips mentioned in the article to improve your security. 

Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign out of Netflix on a specific device remotely?

Go to the Account > Security & Privacy > Manage access and devices. Here locate the device you want to log out and choose the ‘Sign out’ option to remove it.

How long does it take for all devices to be logged out?

In most cases, Netflix immediately logs you out of all devices after the confirmation.

Will signing out of all devices remove saved profiles?

No, signing out of all devices will not interfere with your saved profiles or viewing history. You will just need to sign in again to access all the profiles.

Will changing my password log out of all devices automatically?

If you check the box mentioning ‘require all devices to sign in with the new password’, Netflix will log you out of all devices.

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