Live reel
How to use the Live reel section in the Meditative Folks Theme.
Live reel
At a glance
Vertical video reel experience for product storytelling and social-style content.
Where to find it
- Theme editor path: Online Store → Customize → select the relevant page → Live reel
- Add to a page: Add via Add section → category Sections.
Settings
General
| Setting | What it does | Default | Shows when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test mode | Always show the widget and bypass dismissal rules. | No | Always |
| Delay before showing | Controls “Delay before showing” on the storefront. Open the theme editor to preview live. | 5 | Always |
| Show again after | Turns “Show again after” on or off on the storefront. | 10 | Always |
| Show on homepage only | Turns “Show on homepage only” on or off on the storefront. | Yes | Always |
| Device visibility | Controls “Device visibility” on the storefront. Open the theme editor to preview live. | desktop | Always |
| Color scheme | Applies a color scheme from Theme settings → Colors. | scheme-1 | Always |
Blocks
| Block | Purpose | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Add and configure in theme editor. | 1 |
| Button | Add and configure in theme editor. | 1 |
Video settings
General
| Setting | What it does | Default | Shows when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | Recommended aspect ratio 9:16. | — | Always |
| YouTube URL fallback | Used when no Shopify-hosted video is selected. | — | Always |
Button settings
General
| Setting | What it does | Default | Shows when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Button label | Controls “Button label” on the storefront. Open the theme editor to preview live. | Shop now | Always |
| Button link | Controls “Button link” on the storefront. Open the theme editor to preview live. | — | Always |
| Button style | Controls “Button style” on the storefront. Open the theme editor to preview live. | solid | Always |
| Enable shimmer | Adds a moving highlight across the button or ribbon. | Yes | Always |
Setting details
Each control from the tables above, explained simply:
Test mode
Always show the widget and bypass dismissal rules. Default: No.
Delay before showing
Controls “Delay before showing” on the storefront. Open the theme editor to preview live. Default: 5.
Show again after
Turns “Show again after” on or off on the storefront. Default: 10.
Show on homepage only
Turns “Show on homepage only” on or off on the storefront. Default: Yes.
Device visibility
Controls “Device visibility” on the storefront. Open the theme editor to preview live. Default: desktop.
Color scheme
Applies a color scheme from Theme settings → Colors. Default: scheme-1.
Video
Recommended aspect ratio 9:16. Default: —.
YouTube URL fallback
Used when no Shopify-hosted video is selected. Default: —.
Button label
Controls “Button label” on the storefront. Open the theme editor to preview live. Default: Shop now.
Button link
Controls “Button link” on the storefront. Open the theme editor to preview live. Default: —.
Button style
Controls “Button style” on the storefront. Open the theme editor to preview live. Default: solid.
Enable shimmer
Adds a moving highlight across the button or ribbon. Default: Yes.
Tips
- Open the theme editor and select this section to preview changes live.
- Use Theme settings for fonts, colors, and buttons that apply store-wide.