--- title: "How to connect a Carousel Remote Sync (Dots & Arrows) with Elementor Dynamic Categories Carousel?" url: https://theplusaddons.com/docs/carousel-remote-sync-with-elementor-dynamic-categories-carousel/ date: 2023-02-18 modified: 2026-04-12 author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "The Dynamic Categories widget of The Plus Addons for Elementor, is a powerful tool to easily show post categories, tags and other taxonomies in beautiful layouts. It offers different types..." image: https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/How-to-connect-a-Carousel-Remote-Sync-Dots-_-Arrows-with-Elementor-Dynamic-Categories-Carousel-1024x536.jpg word_count: 408 --- # How to connect a Carousel Remote Sync (Dots & Arrows) with Elementor Dynamic Categories Carousel? ## Key Takeaways - The Plus Addons for Elementor offers the Dynamic Categories widget to display post categories and tags in layouts like carousel. - Carousel Remote widget allows for creative navigation options when connected with the Dynamic Categories widget. - Users can enable Prev/Next buttons or dot navigation for the carousel, ensuring the number of dots matches the slides in the Dynamic Categories widget. The Dynamic Categories widget of The Plus Addons for Elementor, is a powerful tool to easily show post categories, tags and other taxonomies in beautiful layouts. It offers different types of layouts like grid, masonry, metro and carousel. If you have a large number of categories or certain taxonomies, the carousel layout would an ideal choice and if you connect this widget with the Carousel Remote widget, it will open possibilities for more creative carousel navigation options. So here we’ll show how you can connect the Dynamic Categories widget with the Carousel Remote widget.  *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 Dynamic Categories widget, and then follow the below steps:  1. Once you add the Dynamic Categories widget on the page, after choosing the correct Style and Taxonomies, set the layout to **Carousel** from the **Layout** dropdown. ![dynamic categories layout](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dynamic-categories-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. ![dynamic categories unique connection id](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dynamic-categories-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 Dynamic Categories widget. You will get some customisation options for your dot navigation. ![carousel remote dots](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/remote-dots.png) Keep in mind if the number of categories will vary over time then for easy maintenance, you should use the **Prev/Next **navigation option. > *Note: You should disable all the navigation options for the Dynamic Categories widget for the best user experience.* Learn [how to connect the Dynamic Listing widget with the Carousel Remote widget](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//carousel-remote-sync-with-elementor-dynamic-listing-carousel/). ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What should I do if the Carousel Remote sync isn't working?** A: If the Carousel Remote sync isn't functioning, check that the Unique Carousel ID in the Dynamic Categories widget matches the Unique Connection ID in the Carousel Remote widget. This ID must be identical for the connection to work. Additionally, ensure that the Remote Type is set to Carousel in the Carousel Remote widget settings. **Q: Can I use the Carousel Remote widget with other Elementor widgets?** A: The Carousel Remote widget is specifically designed to work with The Plus Addons for Elementor widgets, such as the Dynamic Categories widget. It does not support integration with other Elementor widgets or third-party page builders like Gutenberg or Divi. **Q: What is the best navigation option for a Dynamic Categories carousel?** A: For a Dynamic Categories carousel, using the Prev/Next button navigation is often the best option, especially if the number of categories changes frequently. This method simplifies maintenance and ensures a smooth user experience. If you prefer dot navigation, ensure the number of dots matches the slides in the carousel. **Q: How do I customize the appearance of the navigation buttons in the Carousel Remote widget?** A: To customize the navigation buttons in the Carousel Remote widget, go to the Prev/Next tab after enabling the Next/Prev Button toggle. Here, you will find various customization options to adjust the style and appearance of the buttons to fit your design needs.