auto-play
Starts without input
Auto-play is a feature that automatically starts the next video, song, or content without user input.
Streaming services use it to keep you watching: I fell asleep and auto-play ran through six episodes.
The term also applies to videos that start playing when you load a webpage—often considered intrusive.
As a verb: The next episode will auto-play in ten seconds.
Real-time digital delivery
- videoRecorded moving imagery
- playlistArranged media collection
- NetflixSubscription streaming service
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
queue · binge-watch · continuous · next episode · trailer · preview · autostart · buffer
Music streaming platform
- playlistArranged media collection
- shuffleRandomize by mixing
- queueOrdered waiting line
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
album · track · continuous · background · loop · radio · station · podcast
Two-position switch
- enableMake something feasible
- disableRemove functional capacity
- preferencesFavored options among alternatives
- defaultPreset standard option
browser · mute · bandwidth · battery · mobile · opt-out · notification · permission
Instructional step-by-step guide
- demoShort trial presentation
- idleWithout activity or purpose
- simulationImitation of real processes
- spectatorObserver at an event
bot · hands-free · level · gameplay · arcade · screensaver · showcase · fighting game
Providing help or aid
- hands-freeOperable without holding
- adaptiveAble to change accordingly
- motor impairmentDiminished control of movement
- one-handedDone with one limb
ease of access · inclusive · disability · controller · voice command · touchless · simplified
streaming
Real-time digital delivery
YouTube · queue · binge-watch · continuous · next episode · trailer · preview · autostart · buffer · loop
Spotify
Music streaming platform
streaming · album · track · continuous · background · loop · radio · station · podcast · audio
toggle
Two-position switch
- enableMake something feasible
- disableRemove functional capacity
- preferencesFavored options among alternatives
default · browser · mute · bandwidth · battery · mobile · opt-out · notification · permission · configuration
tutorial
Instructional step-by-step guide
- demoShort trial presentation
- idleWithout activity or purpose
- simulationImitation of real processes
spectator · bot · hands-free · level · gameplay · arcade · screensaver · showcase · fighting game · racing
assistive
Providing help or aid
- hands-freeOperable without holding
- adaptiveAble to change accordingly
- motor impairmentDiminished control of movement
one-handed · ease of access · inclusive · disability · controller · voice command · touchless · simplified
- digital annoyancesspam, pop-ups, ads, malware, viruses
- playback controlspause, stop, rewind, fast-forward, skip
- automationmacros, macro, hotkeys, PLCs, scripts
- Device Settingsdark mode, light mode, notifications, privacy settings, font size