Netflix is the most popular OTT platform available for streaming on a lot of devices and Roku is one of the best streaming devices available to do it. There are instances where one would like to log out of Netflix on Roku due to various reasons. In this article, we will cover how to log out of Netflix on Roku rather on various different Roku devices.
Before we get on with the topic let us know what Roku is about. Roku is a brand of streaming player that you can plug into your tv and easily access the streaming platforms available on it. It is like a set-up box available for OTT platforms. It is a small black box or stick which comes with remote control and an adapter. You can connect the box to the TV and stream the free and paid over-the-top platform channels from it.
You need the internet to run Roku. While many Roku models use your home’s wifi modem, there is also the option to connect with ethernet on some models.
Setting Up Your Roku Device
The Roku setup is quite simple, first of all, you need to connect your Roku device with the adapter and charge it. Then connect the Roku streaming player using an HDMI port to the TV. If it’s a Roku streaming stick, then directly connect it to the USB port if available. You can also connect it to the TV using an HDMI port.
The next step is to set up your Roku account. Select the language that you need Roku to be visible in. After that, connect Roku to your home’s wifi network. Then create an account, this helps Roku to save your preferences, other Roku devices you use, and the channels you watch.
Setting Up Netflix On Roku
The process of setting up your Netflix account on Roku is actually quite simple. You just need to follow the steps below.
Step 1: On the Roku home screen click on Netflix. If it is not visible, go to the menu>streaming channels>movies and tv. Select Netflix and click on add channel. If you have a Roku 1 device then go to the channel store>movies and tv.
Step 2: Come back to the home screen and click on Netflix a window will pop up asking if you are already a member of Netflix. Click yes, if not follow the instructions and become a Netflix member.
Step 3: Sign in to your Netflix account. For Roku 1 you will get a confirmation code. Enter the code to activate Netflix on Roku. Now Netflix is set up on Roku. You can use it to stream Netflix on TV.
NOTE: You will not have to pay anything to set up your Roku account. So beware of fraudulent charges.
How To Log Out Of Netflix On Roku in Various Versions
To log out of Netflix on newer Roku versions like Roku 3, Roku 4, streaming stick, express, premiere, ultra, and tv just follow the given steps.
Step-1: Open Netflix via Roku.
Step-2: On the home screen, navigate left to open the menu.
Step-3: Scroll down to “Get Help” and select it on the next window scroll down and select the sign-out option.
Step-4: Confirm once more when prompted.
In case you don’t see the “Get Help” option then search for the “Settings” option or the settings icon. Click on it and scroll down to sign out and confirm it.
Another method of opening up a quick menu to log out of Netflix on Roku is by clicking the right button sequence on the remote:
UP-UP-DOWN-DOWN-LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT-RIGHT-UP-UP-UP-UP
The quick menu tab will contain four options: Sign Out, Start Over, Deactivate and Reset. Click on the sign-out option and confirm it by clicking Yes on the popup window.
How To Log Out Of Netflix On Roku in Older Roku Versions
The steps used for logging out of Netflix on older versions of Roku are quite different. Let us see how to log out of them one-by-one.
Logout Of Netflix On Roku 2
Step-1: Go to the Roku home screen and hover over. When it is highlighted press the star button on your Roku remote.
Step-2: A menu will pop up. Select “Remove Channel” from the available options. Confirm it by pressing on the removed channel on the confirmation window. Netflix will be removed from the Roku account.
In order to restore the channel on Roku again. You simply have to go to streaming channels from the menu. Select movies and tv and click on Netflix. This would restore Netflix on Roku’s home screen again.
Logout Of Netflix On Roku 1
To sign out of Netflix on Roku 1 you will have to deactivate Netflix on Roku. You can log out of Netflix on Roku 1 using the following steps:
Step-1: Go to the Roku home screen and select “settings”.
Step-2: From there go to “Netflix settings” and click on “deactivate this player from my Netflix account” from the available options.
Step-3: A confirmation window will pop up. Click “YES” to confirm your selection.
What Do The Options Sign Out, Deactivate, And Removing A Channel Mean?
Now that we know how to log out of Netflix on different versions of Roku, let us now see what the options mean for your Netflix account in regards to Roku.
Sign Out / Logout: This option allows you to log out of your Netflix account from the Roku device without affecting your Netflix channel on the other Roku devices you own.
Deactivate: This option allows you to stop the Roku device from accessing your Netflix account. You can restore it by authorizing the Netflix account on Roku again.
Removing a Channel: This option will remove the channel from the Roku home screen. Not only that, but it also removes Netflix from all the Roku devices logged in using the same account.