When you are setting up your new Android TV for the first time, you will be prompted to sign in to your Google account just like you would on your Android phone. Signing to your Google account will give access to particular apps/services and better experiences. However, at some point for whatever reason, you might need to sign out or remove your Google account from your Android TV. In this guide, we share with you a step-by-step guide on how to remove a Google account from Android TV.
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How to Remove Google Account from Android TV
1. On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button to launch the home page on your Android TV.
2. Navigate to the Settings App.
3. Under General Settings select “Accounts & Sign in.”
4. Click on the Google Account that you want to remove from your Android TV.
5. Scroll down and click on “Remove Account.”
6. On the next page you will be prompted to confirm if you want to remove the account. Click on “OK” to proceed.
7. The Google account will be removed instantly.
What Happens when you Remove your Google Account from Android TV
- If the account is removed from your TV all access to Google services will be removed like Playstore however they can be replaced later on.
- All information stored through the account on that device will be lost. That includes things like email, contacts, and settings.
How to Add a Google Account to your Android TV
In order for particular apps to work smoothly, they will require you to log in to your Gmail account. Below, is a step-by-step guide on how to add or sign in to a Google account on your Android TV.
1. On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button to launch the home page on your Android TV.
2. Navigate to the Settings App.
3. Under General Settings select “Accounts & Sign in.” If there is an existing signed-in Google account, click on “Add on New Account.”
4. Click on “Sign in.”
5. Enter your Gmail address.
6. Key in the password.
7. Enter the verification code that has been sent to the registered number.
8. If all the login details are correct, you will be signed in to your Google account on Android TV.