--- title: "How to Connect Social Feed Carousel with Remote Carousel?" url: https://theplusaddons.com/docs/connect-social-feed-carousel-with-remote-carousel/ date: 2024-06-27 modified: 2026-04-09 author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "Showing social feeds in a carousel can be an effective way to show many feeds in a limited area. Connecting the Social Feed widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor..." image: https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Remote-1-1024x554.jpg word_count: 331 --- # How to Connect Social Feed Carousel with Remote Carousel? ## Key Takeaways - The Plus Addons for Elementor allows users to connect the Social Feed widget with the Carousel Remote widget for enhanced navigation control. - Users can customize navigation options by enabling Next/Previous buttons or Dots in the Carousel Remote widget settings. - The Social Feed widget requires a unique ID to be set in both the Social Feed and Carousel Remote widgets for proper functionality. Showing social feeds in a carousel can be an effective way to show many feeds in a limited area. Connecting the Social Feed widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor with the Carousel Remote widget lets you control the social feed carousel navigation from anywhere on the page. *To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Social Feed widget, [click here](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/social-feed-elementor-widget/).* ***Requirement  - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.*** [LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/social-feed) To do this, add the Social Feed widget and the Carousel Remote widget on the page and follow the steps -  1. In the Social Feed widget, select **Carousel** from the **Layout** dropdown. ![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/social-feed-youtube-carousel-new.png) 2. Then, add the social feeds from the **Social Feeds** section from the appropriate source. 3. After that go to the **Style** tab > **Carousel **and add a unique ID in the **Unique Carousel ID** field. ![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/social-feed-unique-carousel-id-new.png) 4. Now select the Carousel Remote widget, go to the **Content** tab, add the same ID in the **Unique Connection ID** field, and make sure **Remote Type** is selected as **Carousel**. ![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/carousel-remote-unique-connection-id-new.png) 5. 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 customization options as well. ![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/carousel-remote-next-prev-new.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 items in your Social Review widget. You will get some customization options for your dot navigation. ![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/carousel-remote-dots-new.png) > *Note: You should disable all the carousel navigation options for the Social Feed widget for the best user experience.* That’s it! Now, you can control the social feed carousel with the Carousel Remote widget.   ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What should I do if the Social Feed widget isn't displaying my feeds?** A: Ensure that you have added the social feeds from the Social Feeds section in the Social Feed widget. If the feeds are still not showing, double-check that the widget is installed and activated as part of The Plus Addons for Elementor. If navigation is not functioning, make sure to disable all carousel navigation options for the Social Feed widget for optimal performance. **Q: Can I control the Social Feed carousel from different sections on the page?** A: Yes, connecting the Social Feed widget with the Carousel Remote widget allows you to control the navigation from anywhere on the page. This means you can set up buttons or dots for navigation that are separate from the Social Feed widget itself, enhancing user interaction. **Q: What are the best practices for setting up navigation for the Social Feed carousel?** A: For the best user experience, disable all navigation options in the Social Feed widget itself. Instead, use the Carousel Remote widget to manage navigation. You can choose between Next/Previous buttons or dot navigation, but ensure the number of dots matches the number of items in your Social Feed widget. **Q: What happens if I don't add a Unique ID for the carousel?** A: Failing to add a Unique ID in the Unique Carousel ID field of the Social Feed widget means that the Carousel Remote widget won't be able to connect to it. This ID is crucial for establishing the link between the two widgets, so without it, the remote controls will not function correctly. **Q: Does the Social Feed widget support feeds from all social media platforms?** A: The page does not specify which social media platforms are supported by the Social Feed widget in The Plus Addons for Elementor. However, it mentions that you can add social feeds from an appropriate source, so checking the documentation for specific platform support is recommended. **Q: Can I customize the appearance of the navigation buttons for the carousel?** A: Yes, after enabling the Next/Previous buttons in the Carousel Remote widget, you will find customization options available. This allows you to tailor the appearance of the navigation buttons to match your site's design, enhancing the overall user experience.