plug-and-play parts
nounUK /ˌplʌɡ ən ˈpleɪ pɑːts/
US /ˌplʌɡ ən ˈpleɪ pɑːrts/
Parts that work right away when you plug them in.
The new plug-and-play parts made the computer start working in seconds.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Computer hardware that the system recognizes and sets up automatically without manual configuration.
These plug-and-play parts were detected by the operating system as soon as they were connected.
3. Modular pieces designed to fit together easily in building toys or kits.
The plug-and-play parts of the robot kit snapped together without any tools.
4. Devices or accessories that require no special setup before first use.
The speaker came with plug-and-play parts, so we just connected the cable and pressed play.