How to Disconnect YouTube TV from Your Phone

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of disconnecting YouTube TV from your phone. Whether you're stopping casting, signing out of the app, or unlinking your account entirely, these steps will help you manage your YouTube TV connection effectively.

Step 1: Stop Casting YouTube TV

If you are currently casting YouTube TV from your phone to another device, follow these steps:

1. Open the YouTube TV app on your phone.
2. Tap on the Cast icon (usually looks like a rectangle with a Wi-Fi symbol in the corner).
3. Select Disconnect or tap the device you are casting to, which will stop the casting.

This ensures that your phone is no longer connected to any casting devices.

Step 2: Sign Out of YouTube TV on Your Phone

To fully disconnect your account from the YouTube TV app on your phone:

1. Open the YouTube TV app.
2. Go to your profile by tapping on your account icon in the top right corner.
3. Scroll down and select Sign Out.
4. Confirm your choice if prompted.

Signing out will prevent any unauthorized access to your account via your phone.

Step 3: Unlink Your Account from the YouTube TV App

To unlink your YouTube TV account from the app entirely:

1. Navigate to the Settings in the YouTube TV app.
2. Look for an option related to Linked Accounts or Account Management.
3. Select your account and choose Unlink or Remove Account.

This step ensures that your account is no longer tied to the app on your device.

Step 4: Remove Device from Google Account (Optional)

If you want to ensure that your device is completely removed from your Google account:

1. Go to your Google Account settings in your device’s settings.
2. Navigate to Security.
3. Find Your Devices and select the device you're using.
4. Choose Remove Access or Sign Out.

This step is optional but adds an extra layer of security by removing your device from your Google account.

Step 5: Reinstall the App (If Necessary)

If you encounter issues or want to ensure a clean slate:

1. Uninstall the YouTube TV app from your phone.
2. Go to the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
3. Search for YouTube TV and reinstall the app.
4. Open the app and set it up again if needed.

Reinstalling can often resolve lingering issues and ensure that you have the latest app version.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively disconnect YouTube TV from your phone. Whether you stopped casting, signed out, unlinked your account, or removed the app, you now have full control over your YouTube TV connection. If you encounter any issues, consider reinstalling the app or checking your Google account settings for additional security.