How to Add a Video Background Slideshow in Elementor

You can easily create a video background slideshow in Elementor using the WPZOOM Elementor Addons plugin. This feature is available in two ways:

With any premium WPZOOM theme using the free plugin: WPZOOM Elementor Addons
With the PRO version of the plugin: WPZOOM Elementor Addons PRO

The free version of Elementor is required. Elementor PRO is optional and not necessary for using WPZOOM Addons.

Key Features:

Supports YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted MP4 video backgrounds
Optional video lightbox
Full design flexibility: adjust colors, typography, spacing, and more

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1. Install Required Plugins

To use the Video Slideshow widget, you have two options:

Option 1: Use a premium WPZOOM theme and make sure it is installed and activated on your website. Then, install the free WPZOOM Elementor Addons plugin.
Option 2: If you are not using a premium WPZOOM theme, you’ll need to upgrade to the PRO version of the WPZOOM Elementor Addons plugin to access the Video Slideshow widget.

Once you’ve chosen one of the options above:

Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
Search for WPZOOM Addons for Elementor.
Click Install and then Activate the plugin.
(Optional) Upload and activate the PRO version if you’ve purchased it.

Note: The free version of Elementor is required. You don’t need Elementor PRO for this widget to work.

2. Add the Video Slideshow Widget

1. Create or edit a page with Elementor.

2. In the Elementor sidebar, scroll to the WPZOOM PRO section.

3. Drag the Video Slideshow widget into your desired section on the page.

3. Customize the Slideshow

After adding the Video Slideshow widget to your page, the widget’s settings will appear in the Elementor sidebar. These settings are grouped into three tabs: Content, Style, and Advanced.

Content Tab

This is where you manage the content and behavior of your slideshow.

1. Slides

Click + Add Item to create a new slide.

Each slide includes:

Background: Choose between an image or a video background.
Supported video types: YouTube/Vimeo or other external URL or self-hosted MP4 video.

Content Options:

Title – Main heading shown over the slide.
Title Link – Optional link for the title.
Subtitle – Short description below the title.
Button – Option to show/hide a call-to-action button and set its text and URL.

Lightbox: Enable this to display a play icon on the slide. Clicking it opens the video in a lightbox overlay (works with YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted videos).

2. Settings

This section controls how the slideshow behaves:

Animation Speed – Adjust how fast slides transition.
Content Order – Change the order in which elements appear on the slide.
Navigation Type – Choose between arrows, dots, or both for slideshow navigation.

Style Tab

Use this tab to customize the design and layout of your slideshow elements.

Slider Height – Set a custom height for the slideshow.
Slider Items – Adjust spacing and border radius for each slide.
Slide Content – Control padding and alignment of all slide content.
Slide Title – Customize font size, color, and typography for titles.
Slide Text – Style the subtitle or description text.
Button – Change button colors, typography, spacing, and hover effects.
Play Icon – Style the lightbox play icon (size, color, etc.).
Navigation Arrows – Adjust position, color, and size of arrows.
Navigation Dots – Style the dots used for navigation under the slideshow.
Background Overlay – Add and style a semi-transparent overlay to improve text readability.