self-configuring
adjectiveUK /ˌself kənˈfɪɡərɪŋ/
US /ˌself kənˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/
A self-configuring thing sets itself up without help from a person.
The new printer is self-configuring, so it connected to our Wi-Fi all by itself.
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2. Able to adjust its own settings to work well in a new place or situation.
The self-configuring thermostat learned our schedule and changed the temperature on its own.
3. In computing, describing software that prepares itself to run without a person typing in settings.
The self-configuring app found the right server and started working right away.
4. Able to organize its own parts or rules without outside control.
The self-configuring robot rearranged its arms to fit through the small door.