In Webflow, is it possible to have a slider set to play automatically on mobile devices but not on desktop devices?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to have a slider set to play automatically on mobile devices but not on desktop devices in Webflow. To achieve this, you can use Webflow's built-in Interactions feature along with media queries.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set this up:

  1. Create a new slider element on your Webflow page or select an existing one.
  2. Select the slider element and click on the "Add new trigger" button in the Interactions panel.
  3. Choose the "While scrolling in view" trigger and set the target element to the slider. This will ensure that the interaction is triggered when the slider comes into view on the page.
  4. Apply an initial appearance animation to the slider. This will make the slides transition automatically when the user scrolls down to the slider.
  5. Now, we need to apply a different interaction for mobile devices. Click on the "+" button in the Interactions panel to add a new interaction.
  6. Select the mobile breakpoint in the "Applies to" dropdown menu.
  7. Apply a different interaction for mobile devices, such as hiding the autoplay buttons or adjusting the slider speed.
  8. Finally, publish your Webflow site and test the slider on both desktop and mobile devices to ensure that it is working as expected.

By applying these steps, you can customize the behavior of your sliders and control how they play on different devices. This allows for a more optimized user experience on mobile and desktop devices.

To summarize:

  • Use Webflow's Interactions feature to create different animations for desktop and mobile devices.
  • Apply an initial appearance animation to ensure that the slider transitions automatically when scrolling on desktop.
  • Apply a different interaction for mobile using the mobile breakpoint in the Interactions panel.
  • Test and publish your site to ensure the desired behavior on desktop and mobile.

By following these steps, you can configure your slider to play automatically on mobile devices while remaining static on desktop devices.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I make a slider autoplay on desktop but pause when a user hovers over it?
  2. Is it possible to have different slide transitions for desktop and mobile in Webflow?
  3. Can I customize the autoplay speed of a slider for mobile devices in Webflow?