autoplay

auto- +‎ play

autoplay (uncountable)

1. (computing) Any software feature that plays (a video, a compact disc, etc.) automatically.
   • 2001, E. Ernst, The desktop guide to complementary and alternative medicine, page 445:

     If you have not enabled autoplay, click on the CD icon that appears on your desktop, then click on 'CAM' to open the application.

   • 2004, Tony Bove, Cheryl Rhodes, iLife '04 all-in-one desk reference for dummies, page 346:

     You can even combine the features and make a looping autoplay DVD for a kiosk or self-running demo.

   • 2011, Steve Fulton, Jeff Fulton, HTML5 Canvas, page 265:

     Adding controls, looping, and autoplay to an HTML5 video embed is simple.

autoplay (third-person singular simple present autoplays, present participle autoplaying, simple past and past participle autoplayed)

1. (computing) To play automatically.

   Users may leave a Web site in frustration if a video autoplays when they visit.