A method for outputting from a device having data communication capability received multimedia data with an adjustable latency comprises the steps of: receiving data packets including the multimedia data and storing the multimedia data in a buffer; measuring at least one characteristic indicative of the input rate of the received data packets; measuring a latency introduced by the buffer; obtaining information indicative of the output rate of the device and determining a target latency for the multimedia data to be outputted based on statistical information derived from the measured at least one characteristic indicative of the input rate and the obtained information indicative of the output rate; adjusting the latency so that it complies with the target latency by modifying the rate at which the multimedia data is outputted or the rate at which the multimedia data is stored in the buffer.