Sky+ 'Instant Rewind' software downloaded

Sky downloaded the latest update to Sky+ boxes this morning (Monday) at around 6am.

The software has the functionality that was shown back in August and gives an optional buffer for the live video stream, which can be 5mins, 15mins, 30mins or 1 hour. This allows you to have the instant rewind facility on a live programmes you are watching.

The default state for this function is off, so there will be no change to the way your box works unless you switch this function on. To do so you will find this under the "Services" screen under Sky+ Setup - it is now the second item on the menu.

Digital Spy has been told that this version defaults to off and there are more facilities due in the new year which will enhance the functionality further. This is likely to include the ability to save the programmes from the review section and possibly the twin recording functionality.

Speaking to DS this afternoon, a Sky spokesperson suggested that this release has been slightly longer in appearing than they would have liked but there are more goodies coming the way of Sky+ users next year.