--- title: "Carousel Remote Elementor Widget Settings Overview" url: https://theplusaddons.com/docs/carousel-remote-elementor-widget-settings-overview/ date: 2023-02-18 modified: 2026-04-12 author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "In the ever-evolving world of website building and design, it’s important to have the right tools in order to create a successful website. The Carousel Remote widget from The Plus..." image: https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Carousel-Remote-Elementor-Widget_-Settings-Overview-1024x536.jpg word_count: 721 --- # Carousel Remote Elementor Widget Settings Overview ## Key Takeaways - Carousel Remote widget connects and controls other carousel widgets using a Unique Connection ID. - Two Remote Types available are Carousel and Switcher for different widget connections. - Carousel Remote widget offers two navigation types: Prev/Next and Dots for user interaction. - Customization options for navigation include button style, dot size, and pagination counter styling. In the ever-evolving world of website building and design, it’s important to have the right tools in order to create a successful website. The Carousel Remote widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor is one such powerful tool that can allow you to create dynamic looking websites. With its unique connection feature, you can easily control different carousel widgets from any part of the page. Here we’ll see how you can use the Carousel Remote widget to connect and control other widgets to create unique sliders. [LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/carousel-remote?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text) ## Required Setup - [Elementor FREE Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/) installed & activated. - You need to have [The Plus Addons for Elementor ](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-elementor-page-builder/)plugin installed and activated. - This is a Premium widget, you need the [PRO version of The Plus Addons for Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/pricing//?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text). - Make sure the Carousel Remote widget is activated, to verify this visit The Plus Addons → Widgets → and Search for Carousel Remote and activate. ## Learn via Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/yszLgc0TJPA ## How to Activate the Carousel Remote Widget? Go to  - **The Plus Addons **→** Widgets ** - **Search **the widget name** **and** turn on the toggle.** ![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/carousel-remote.png) ## Key Features - **Unique Connection ID** - You can easily connect and control other carousel widgets.  - **Two Remote Types** - You can choose from two remote types, Carousel and Switcher. - **Two Navigation Types **- Choose from two different navigation types Next/Prev and Dots. ## How to use the Carousel Remote Widget in Elementor? The main function of the Carousel Remote widget of The Plus Addons for Elementor is to sync with its other carousel, slider and switcher widgets to control their navigation. So once you add the Carousel Remote widget on the page, the first thing you’ll see is an option called **Unique Connection ID**. This is the most important field where you have to add the unique id to connect with other widgets. ![carousel remote content](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/carousel-remote-content.png) You can easily connect with the following widgets using this **Unique Connection ID** feature. - [Carousel Anything](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/connect-carousel-remote-with-carousel-in-elementor/) - [Switcher](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//connect-carousel-remote-with-elementor-switcher/) - [Blog Posts](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//carousel-remote-sync-with-elementor-blog-posts-carousel/) - [Testimonials](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//carousel-remote-sync-with-elementor-testimonials-carousel/) - [Woo Products](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//carousel-remote-sync-with-elementor-woocommerce-product-carousel/) - [Image Galleries](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//carousel-remote-sync-with-elementor-image-carousel/) - [Client Logos](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//carousel-remote-sync-with-elementor-client-logos-carousel/) - [Team Members](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//carousel-remote-sync-with-elementor-team-members-carousel/) - [Dynamic Listing](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//carousel-remote-sync-with-elementor-dynamic-listing-carousel/) - [Magazine Slider](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//carousel-remote-with-elementor-magazine-slide/) - [Dynamic Categories](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//carousel-remote-sync-with-elementor-dynamic-categories-carousel/) Then under the **Remote Type** dropdown, you’ll find two options - **Carousel** - This is used when connecting with a carousel or slider type widget. **Switcher** - With this option, you can connect with The Plus Addons for Elementor’s Switcher widget. Below you’ll find two different options for the Carousel Remote widget navigation - **Prev/Next** - You can add a next and previous navigation button to the Carousel Remote widget from this tab. Once you turn on the toggle, you can choose different styles, customise the text and manage its alignment. **Dots** - From this tab, you can add dot navigation. On enabling this option, you can manage the number of dots you want. Keep in mind the number of dots should be equal to the number of items in the slider or carousel you are connecting with. You can customise each dot individually from their respective tabs, like managing the icon/image, colour, and background. You can set different layouts horizontal or vertical for the dots. There are also two styles to choose from. In general, you should keep one navigation option active, but there might be situations where you would want both navigation options. ## How to style Carousel Remote Widget in WordPress? If you want to further customise the style of the Carousel Remote widget’s navigations, you can do so from the Style tab. Depending on the choice of your navigation type, you’ll see different styling options. **Prev/Next** - If you have the Prev/Next navigation on, then you’ll see this option. From here, you can manage the button style, such as typography, text colour, background etc. and icon style, such as its size, space, colour etc.  ![carousel remote style](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/carousel-remote-style.png) **Dots** -  From this tab, you can manage the dot navigation style like button size, gap, icon size, image size etc. **Paginate** - If you want to show a pagination counter number along with the navigation, you can do that from this tab. If you turn on the toggle, you can also customise the style form here. **On Scroll View Animation** -  This is our global extension available for all our widget, this adds scrolling animation as the widget comes in viewport. [Learn more about On Scroll View Animation](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//on-scroll-view-animation/) Advanced options remain common for all our widget, you can explore all it options from here. [View Advanced tab tutorial.](https://docs.posimyth.com/tpae/advanced-tab/) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What should I do if the Carousel Remote widget isn't activating?** A: If the Carousel Remote widget isn't activating, ensure that both the Elementor FREE Plugin and The Plus Addons for Elementor are installed and activated. This widget is part of the PRO version, so you need to verify that the PRO version is also active. Check by navigating to The Plus Addons u2192 Widgets and searching for Carousel Remote to toggle it on. **Q: What are the best practices for styling the Carousel Remote widget?** A: When styling the Carousel Remote widget, it's crucial to choose a single navigation type to avoid confusion. You can customize the Prev/Next buttons and dot navigation styles from the Style tab. Ensure that the number of dots matches the items in the connected carousel to maintain a clean look. This attention to detail enhances user experience and keeps navigation intuitive. **Q: Does the Carousel Remote widget support different navigation types?** A: The Carousel Remote widget supports two navigation types: Prev/Next and Dots. You can enable one or both, but it's generally best to keep one active to avoid clutter. Each navigation type has customizable options, such as button styles for Prev/Next and dot styles, which can be adjusted for size, color, and layout. **Q: What common mistakes should I avoid when using the Carousel Remote widget?** A: A common mistake is not setting the Unique Connection ID correctly, which is essential for syncing with other widgets. Ensure that the ID matches across the connected carousels. Also, avoid enabling both navigation types unless necessary, as this can lead to a confusing user interface. Keeping navigation clear and consistent is key. **Q: How does the Carousel Remote widget enhance website design?** A: The Carousel Remote widget enhances website design by allowing you to control multiple carousel widgets from a single point. This creates a cohesive and dynamic user experience, as visitors can navigate through different content types seamlessly. The ability to connect with various widgets like Image Galleries and Team Members makes it a versatile tool for modern web design.