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Joep2's avatar
Joep2
Channel Surfer
2 years ago

2 Roku's But Different Content

One is a Roku TV and has 41 Channels and all of the current subscribed streaming channels, Version 12.0.0 Build 4182 the other is a old Roku2 Model 3100X, Version 9.1.0, Build 5009-02.  The "old" Roku box functions OK but the number of channels and the streaming channels do not match the Roku TV although they are running on the same account.

Is the Roku2 obsolete and needs to be replaced or is there a way to match the content on the Roku TV?  I did check for a software update on both Roku's.

Thanks

Joe P

  • Strega's avatar
    Strega
    Roku Guru
    2 years ago

    The 3100 is a legacy model that came out in 2011.  You can use it for as long as you like, though it no longer receives OS updates and quite a few modern channel/apps don’t support it.

    • Joep2's avatar
      Joep2
      Channel Surfer
      2 years ago

      Thanks for the fast response, Strega!!

      I had an idea that it was time for a new device after that many years!

       

      Joe P

    • Joep2's avatar
      Joep2
      Channel Surfer
      2 years ago

      Strega,

      I just did a search for new devices and I saw a Model 3932RD fro $20 new at Lowes.  I can't seem to find if that is also a "dated" device.  Your thoughts?

      Joe P

      • Strega's avatar
        Strega
        Roku Guru
        2 years ago

        Hmm I don’t see that model in the Roku Wikipedia page. (Maybe it needs an update.) I can’t find too much about that, but I think it’s essentially a special deal Roku Express. (3930)

        I think most people here would recommend the Roku Express 4K+ at $40 – faster platform with twice the RAM and 8 times as much storage, Wi-Fi remote with TV controls… Also, the 4K+ has both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, whereas the basic Express models have been 2.4GHz only. (Though like I said, this one isn’t in the Wikipedia page.)

        But $20 is awfully cheap, which is also attractive!

  • makaiguy's avatar
    makaiguy
    Community Streaming Expert
    2 years ago

    Joep2-

    Roku2 3100X was released in 2011 and is no longer supported by Roku.  The last Roku update it received was version 9.1, initially rolled out in April 2019.  There have been eight Roku updates since then, with 12.0 being the current release.

    The developers of some of the newer channels were written to use the enhanced capabilities of more recent Roku models and can't be loaded on older less advanced models.  A number of popular current channel apps are not compatible with the 3100x, among them are Apple TV, Disney+, ESPN, MAX, Hulu, iHeartRadio, Paramount+, Peacock, Peloton, Sling, YouTubeTV, Xfinity Stream.

    The Streaming Channels option on the Roku's home screen will only list channels that can be installed on that particular device and geographic region.

     

    • Joep2's avatar
      Joep2
      Channel Surfer
      2 years ago

      Thanks for the clarification makaiguy, it was helpful.

      Joe P