To uninstall YouTube TV on Samsung Smart TV, press the Home button on your remote, open Apps, select App Settings, choose YouTube TV, and pick Delete or Uninstall. This removes the app permanently along with all its data, giving you back storage and a cleaner home screen in under a minute.
Why uninstall YouTube TV on Samsung Smart TV
You might want to uninstall YouTube TV on Samsung Smart TV if the app is sitting unused, taking up valuable storage space, or cluttering your app list. Many users switch to a different live TV service, cancel their YouTube TV subscription, or simply prefer a minimalist home screen. Removing apps from a smart TV is a quick way to free up memory and keep your TV running smoothly, especially if you notice slower menus or app launches. If you own multiple TVs, you can also uninstall preloaded apps on Hisense smart TV to reclaim space on that brand's interface. Uninstalling unused apps can free up storage space and potentially improve device performance, so clearing out apps you no longer touch is a smart maintenance habit.
Uninstall YouTube TV on Samsung Smart TV using the settings menu
This is the primary method and works on most Samsung Smart TV models. The exact wording on screen may vary slightly, but the path is consistent across recent Tizen-based TVs.
- Press the Home button on your Samsung remote to open the Smart Hub.
- Navigate to and select Apps from the Home screen menu.
- Select App Settings at the bottom of the Apps screen. Alternatively, from the Apps screen, select the Settings icon in the top-right corner.
- Choose YouTube TV from the list of installed apps.
- In the drop-down menu or options that appear, select Delete or Uninstall.
- Confirm the deletion when prompted. Uninstalling an app will permanently remove it from your TV and delete all associated data, including saved logins and settings.
Once you confirm, the TV will process the removal. This usually takes a few seconds. If you don't see a Delete or Uninstall option, your TV model may treat YouTube TV as a built-in app, see the section below for what to do in that case.
Confirm YouTube TV is gone and restart your Samsung TV
After uninstalling, go back to the Apps screen and scroll through the list. If YouTube TV no longer appears, the removal was successful. Then restart your TV to clear any temporary files associated with the app. Press and hold the Power button on your remote, select Restart or Reboot from the on-screen menu, and wait for the TV to power back on. This refresh ensures no leftover background processes slow down your TV and helps maintain smooth performance across your remaining apps.
What to do if YouTube TV cannot be fully uninstalled
On some Samsung Smart TV models, built-in or pre-installed default apps such as YouTube may not be completely uninstallable. If you don't see a Delete or Uninstall option for YouTube TV in App Settings, you still have two practical alternatives. First, you can remove its shortcut from the Home screen: highlight the YouTube TV app, press the Down directional button on your remote, and select Remove. This hides it from your main app row so it no longer clutters your view. Second, you can lock the app with a PIN so it requires a code to open, select the app in App Settings, choose Lock, and enter your TV PIN. The default TV PIN is typically 0000, but you can change it in the TV's security settings. Locking the app prevents accidental launches and keeps it out of sight, even if the app itself stays on the system storage. If you need to remove YouTube from smart TV entirely, that article covers the full uninstall process for models where it is possible. These workarounds give you control over the app's visibility and accessibility without needing to delete it entirely.
