What to do with old roku unit
I recently bought a new Westinghouse Roku TV which I just got set up and working with my existing Roku account. 5-8 years ago I bought a detached Roku unit which I used until this new TV on a normal ...
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Since it's still hooked up and working, you can get the model number in the Settings/System/About screen. The first line has the model number and name.
If it's that old, odds are it's either already been dropped as a legacy model, or likely to happen within the next year. There are a few of the older players (Roku 3, both versions) that are still a reasonable device, but their days are numbered.
Yes, doing the factory reset is easier if you have the device connected and running. Go to the Settings/System/Advanced system settings/Factory reset menu and follow the instructions. Note that this is the menu position for my Premiere 3920 which is connected to the TV next to me. It's possible that an older device might have a different menu structure and the Factory reset is located somewhere else.
The unit is a Roku 3. That was stamped on the top of the unit. Under Setrtings > System screen, the only thing I found related to what could be a model number was 4230X,
I found the "Factory Reset" screen and it wanted me to enter a code that it displayed. However, my Roku remote has no number pad and using the arrow keys or OK key just cleared that screen or generated new numbers, so I don't know how to factory reset.
There are two versions of the Roku 3, the 4200 and 4230. Your version was released in April 2015, so it's over eight years old. Both versions of the Roku 3 were outstanding players, and Roku still supports both of them with updates. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if they were the next ones to move to legacy status some time next year, simply because of their age. The 4200 is two years older than yours.
When you were on the system reset screen, pressing the OK button should have brought up a number pad to enter the numbers. But there is another way to perform a factory reset. On the back of your Roku there's a small hole that has a button recessed in it. Use a paper clip or some similar way to press that recessed button while the Roku is powered up and hold it for at minimum of 30 seconds. Not one second less, and ignore anything you see on the screen while you're counting. After the time passes, when you release the button the Roku will reboot with the new startup screen. It is now completely reset and you can safely give it away or recycle it. Just remember to remove it from your user account as well, as a precaution.
