# playOnAwake

> Whether the playable asset will start playing back as soon as the component awakes.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.Playables](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/playables.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.DirectorModule

```csharp
public bool playOnAwake { get; set; }
```