--- title: "How to connect a Carousel Remote Sync (Dots & Arrows) with Elementor Blog Posts Carousel?" url: https://theplusaddons.com/docs/carousel-remote-sync-with-elementor-blog-posts-carousel/ date: 2023-02-18 modified: 2026-04-12 author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "With the Blog/Post Listing widget of The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can show blog posts in a beautiful carousel, which allows you to show many blog posts in a..." image: https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/How-to-connect-a-Carousel-Remote-Sync-Dots-_-Arrows-with-Elementor-Blog-Posts-Carousel-1024x536.jpg word_count: 397 --- # How to connect a Carousel Remote Sync (Dots & Arrows) with Elementor Blog Posts Carousel? ## Key Takeaways - The Plus Addons for Elementor allows users to display blog posts in a carousel format using the Blog/Post Listing widget. - Carousel Remote widget enables navigation of the blog post carousel from any part of the page. - Users can customize navigation options with Prev/Next buttons and Dots, ensuring the number of dots matches the slides in the carousel. With the Blog/Post Listing widget of The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can show blog posts in a beautiful carousel, which allows you to show many blog posts in a small space. But you can make this even more dynamic by connecting it with the Carousel Remote widget. By using the Carousel Remote widget you can allow your users to navigate the blog post carousel from any part of the page. *To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Carousel Remote widget, [click here](/docs/carousel-remote-elementor-widget-settings-overview/).* ***Requirement  - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.*** [LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/carousel-remote?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text) For this process, first drag and drop the Carousel Remote widget and the Blog/Post Listing widget, and then follow the below steps:  1. Once you add the Blog/Post Listing widget, it should show your existing blog posts, set the layout to **Carousel** from the **Layout** dropdown. ![blog post listing layout](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/blog-post-listing-layout.png) 2. Then go to the **Style** tab > **Carousel Options** and add a unique id in the **Unique Carousel ID** field. This can be any combination of letters and numbers. ![blog post listing unique connection id](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/blog-post-listing-uc-id.png) 3. Now select the Carousel Remote widget then go to the **Content** tab add the same ID in the **Unique Connection ID** field and make sure **Remote Type** is selected as **Carousel**. ![carousel remote unique connection id remote](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/carousel-remote-uc-id-remote.png) 4. Now you can have two different types of navigation, a Next and Previous button and Dots (image or icon). You can use either one or both. a) To use the next previous button go to **Prev/Next** tab and turn on the **Next/Prev Button** toggle. You’ll find some customisation options as well. ![carousel remote next prev](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/remote-next-prev.png) b) But if you want to use dot navigation, then go to the **Dots** tab and turn on the **Dots** toggle. Now, make sure to have the same number of dot items as the number of slides in your Blog/Post Listing carousel. You will get some customisation options for the dot navigation. ![carousel remote dots](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/remote-dots.png) Since the number of blog posts will continue to change over time, it is best to use the **Prev/Next **navigation option here. > *Note: You should disable all the navigation options for the Blog/Post Listing widget for the best user experience.* Now you should be able to control your blog post slider with the Carousel Remote widget.  ![carousel remote blog post demo](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/carousel-remote-blog-post-demo.gif) Learn [how to connect the Carousel Remote widget with the Carousel Anything widget](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/connect-carousel-remote-with-carousel-in-elementor/). ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What should I do if the Carousel Remote widget isn't syncing with the Blog/Post Listing carousel?** A: If the Carousel Remote widget isn't syncing, ensure that you've set the same Unique Carousel ID in both the Blog/Post Listing widget and the Carousel Remote widget. This ID is crucial for establishing the connection. Additionally, check that the Remote Type is set to Carousel in the Carousel Remote widget settings. If issues persist, review your widget installation to confirm that The Plus Addons for Elementor is properly activated. **Q: Can I use the Carousel Remote widget to control multiple Blog/Post Listing carousels?** A: The Carousel Remote widget is designed to control a single Blog/Post Listing carousel at a time. Each carousel requires a unique ID for synchronization. If you want to control multiple carousels, you need to create separate instances of the Carousel Remote widget, each with its own Unique Carousel ID. This setup allows for distinct navigation controls for each carousel. **Q: What navigation options are available when using the Carousel Remote widget with the Blog/Post Listing carousel?** A: You have two navigation options when using the Carousel Remote widget: Next/Previous buttons and Dots. You can enable either or both by adjusting the settings in the Prev/Next and Dots tabs of the Carousel Remote widget. It's recommended to use the Next/Previous buttons for a better user experience, especially since the number of blog posts may change over time. **Q: What are the best practices for setting up the Carousel Remote widget with the Blog/Post Listing carousel?** A: For optimal setup, disable all navigation options in the Blog/Post Listing widget to avoid conflicts with the Carousel Remote widget. Ensure that the number of dot items matches the number of slides in your Blog/Post Listing carousel if you choose to use dot navigation. This consistency enhances user experience and ensures smooth navigation. **Q: Does the Carousel Remote widget work with other Elementor widgets besides the Blog/Post Listing?** A: The Carousel Remote widget is specifically designed to work with the Blog/Post Listing widget and other carousel widgets like Carousel Anything. If you're looking to connect it with another type of widget, it may not function as intended. For more details on connecting it with Carousel Anything, check out the [documentation](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/connect-carousel-remote-with-carousel-in-elementor/).