How to Remove a Device from Your Netflix Account

Jan. 17, 2022

You might have multiple reasons to remove a device from Netflix. Maybe you have temporarily logged on to a phone, or someone is using your account without your knowledge. Or, you may require to remove a download device to add yours. I have covered every step to identify and remove a device from your Netflix account in this guide.

Please note that Netflix recommends using an account in a single house. So, if you are using Netflix from numerous locations, it might flag your account as suspicious and put it on hold. Moreover, I will also share some security measures you should consider to safeguard your Netflix account and avoid the trouble of contacting customer support.

Firstly, it’s better to be aware of any suspicious devices using your Netflix account. Let’s say, you like to watch Netflix on yourawesome 4K UHD Smart TV. Now, if you see an iPhone streaming content from your account, but you never logged in from an iOS device, well, that’s suspicious. So, here’s how to find a list of all connected devices on your Netflix account to make an informed decision.

You can sign out your own device from the options menu on Netflix. However, there is no option to kick out an individual device remotely. Instead, you have to sign out of all devices at once from the account settings page. This setting signs out and removes every device using your Netflix account, and everyone will need to log in again. Follow the below steps to learn how to do that.

And that’s pretty much it. Netflix will now sign out your account from every device, including the one you are using for this process. The next step would be to log in again and change the password as soon as possible, which brings us to our next section.

Changing passwords is necessary if other people are abusing your Netflix account. Sometimes people also save passwords on their devices for quick access, so changing the password will restrict them from logging back in. After you change the password, you can choose who to share it with and manage the number of devices you let sign in to your account. Just follow the below steps to change your Netflix account password.

Remember to check the box saying, “Require all devices to sign in again with the new password” to ensure all new devices need to enter the new credentials for your Netflix account.

Did you know you can download content on Netflix for offline viewing? The option is available within the Netflix app on mobile (Android and iOS) and Windows PCs. Mac doesn’t have a native Netflix app and requires you to stream content via a browser. Now, while trying to download content, Netflix might show you a “Download Error” when trying to download content on a specific app.

That happens because Netflix limits the number of devices you can use to download content for offline viewing. So, if your device limit is reached, you can remove a specific device from the Netflix account and add yours. Let’s see how we can manage the download device on various platforms:

The Android and iOS apps will redirect you to a browser window when opening the Account page. So, you can either use the Netflix app on your Android phone and open Profiles -> Account, or log in to Netflix directly from a browser. The step-by-step process is as follows:

The Netflix app on Windows and Mac is helpful to download content. However, it always redirects to the browser to change your account settings. This is an efficient process as Netflix doesn’t have to manage the account settings for each app individually. Instead, every person accessing a Netflix account from a browser will see the same account settings page. Keeping that in mind, here are the steps you can follow to remove a device using the Netflix app on a Mac or Windows computer.

If you detected suspicious activity on your Netflix account, changing the password is not the only option. Instead, it would be best to take the following measures to keep your account safe from further damage.

Lastly, you can never be safe if you have malware lurking around on your gadgets. I recommend using areliable anti-malware programto prevent a malicious program from stealing your personal information. Netflix also makes sure to provide the best security for your account. You will get a notification email on your primary email address each time a new device signs in to your account. If you are suspicious of the activity, immediately follow all the security measures mentioned above (or in the email).

If you see the error message, “Sorry, this device can’t be removed now.” It means you have reached the maximum number of device deactivations at a time. The error only occurs when you remove all download devices at once from Netflix.

When you remove a download device from Netflix, the downloaded content on that device will be lost. However, you don’t need to worry, as it does not happen instantly and takes a considerable time. You can replace the removed device with one of your own, and the next person won’t be able to download more content unless he chooses to remove your device again.

Netflix prompts you the device details if someone is watching shows using your account and the device limit is reached. There won’t be any prompt if your plan supports the number of devices streaming simultaneously – two for Standard and four for Premium plan.

Remove Unwanted Devices from Your Netflix Account

Netflix is a family-friendly OTT platform since there is content for every age and genre. That’s why managing the devices using your Netflix account can sometimes be overwhelming if there are multiple devices for each family member. In such cases, you must discuss and remove devices from Netflix to avoid hindrances while trying to watch or download your favorite shows. Removing devices also comes in handy if you have temporarily logged in to a gadget or detected suspicious activity with your Netflix account. This article discussed every possible way to manage devices on your Netflix account. So, I hope you find this information helpful and were able to take control of your account. For further queries, feel free to drop a comment below.

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