Sky updates EPG with new recommendations feature

Sky has announced a host of new features for its electronic programme guide (EPG), including a recommendations engine.

The feature provides suggestions of TV shows and movies that a customer might enjoy based on recent recordings and downloads in their Sky+ Planner, with results offering up both linear TV and on demand shows as viewing options.

The update also includes a another new feature – Smart Series Link – which remembers to record the next season of a show a customer has previously recorded.

For sports fans, there is the addition of a new sports tile on the homepage, providing quick access to all the live sporting events that are currently showing on any channel. Sky customers will also be able to see film DVD cover art for Sky Movies On Demand and Sky Store.

“We know customers love the new Homepage as it puts catch-up, box sets and movies at the heart of their TV viewing,” said Luke Bradley-Jones, Sky’s director of TV products.

“That’s why we’re introducing even more features to help discover more TV they really want to watch. Get recommendations for shows we think you’ll enjoy based on your recordings, and never miss a returning season ever again with Smart Series Link. It’s all part of our commitment to make Sky+ the ultimate entertainment experience.”

The software update is rolling out to customers starting from today, and will be available to over 8 million customers with compatible Sky+HD boxes by the winter this year.