Do I need to add custom code to solve the issue of the video background replacing on both the desktop and mobile versions in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To solve the issue of the video background replacing on both the desktop and mobile versions in Webflow, you don't necessarily need to add custom code. Webflow provides built-in functionality to handle responsive elements, including video backgrounds.

Here are some steps you can take to ensure the video background displays correctly on both desktop and mobile versions in Webflow:

  1. Navigate to the section where you have added the video background.
  2. Click on the video element and ensure that it is selected.
  3. In the Styles panel, select the "Settings" tab.
  4. Under the "Background" section, you can choose how the background video should behave on different devices by using the dropdown menu labeled "On smaller screens."
    • Choose "Keep video" to make the video background play continuously on smaller screens.
    • Choose "Stop video" to freeze the video background on smaller screens.
    • Choose "Hide video" to hide the video background on smaller screens.
    • Choose "Replace video" to replace the video background with an image or a different video on smaller screens.
  5. Make the appropriate selection based on your specific needs.

Webflow's responsive design capabilities will automatically handle the rest for you. The video background will be optimized for different screen sizes and will ensure a consistent experience across desktop and mobile versions without requiring custom code.

By utilizing Webflow's built-in functionality, you can easily solve the issue of the video background replacing on both the desktop and mobile versions without the need for custom code.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I use video backgrounds in Webflow?
  2. Can I customize the behavior of video backgrounds in Webflow?
  3. What is the best approach for handling responsive elements in Webflow?