How can I set the videos in a slider on Webflow to start playing from the beginning only when the slide comes into view? Is there a solution using triggers animations or custom code?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To set videos in a slider on Webflow to start playing from the beginning only when the slide comes into view, you can achieve this by using interaction triggers and custom code. Follow these steps to implement the solution:

  1. Create a slider element: Start by adding a slider element to your Webflow project. Customize it according to your design preferences.

  2. Add videos to each slide: Insert a video element within each slide of the slider. You can use the native Webflow video component or embed videos from popular platforms like YouTube or Vimeo.

  3. Configure the video settings: Customize the video settings for each video element. You can set the video to autoplay, loop, and mute, depending on your requirements. Ensure that the "autoplay" option is disabled initially so that the video doesn't start playing automatically.

  4. Create interactions: Now, you'll set up the interactions to trigger the video playback when the slide comes into view. Here's how you can do it:

  • Select the slider component and navigate to the Interactions panel.
  • Create a new interaction and select the "Scroll" trigger as the event.
  • Choose the option "While scrolling in view" and select the slide element in the dropdown menu.
  • Add an initial state for the video element and set the "Current Time" property to 0 seconds. This will ensure that the video restarts from the beginning each time the slide comes into view.
  • Add a second state for the video element and set the "Display" property to "Block" or "Visible" to make the video visible when triggered.
  • Customize the interaction settings and animations as desired.
  1. Preview and refine: Preview your changes to ensure that the videos start playing from the beginning when the slide is in view. Make any necessary adjustments in the interactions panel to achieve your desired outcome.

By following these steps, you can set videos in a slider on Webflow to start playing from the beginning only when the slide comes into view. This solution utilizes interaction triggers and custom code to achieve the desired effect.

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