How do I add a "watch video" action to a button I've already built?

Why edit an existing button instead of adding a new one?

Reusing a button that's already built and already placed keeps the page's design consistent and avoids adding another competing call-to-action. If a Learn More or See How It Works button already sits in a strong position on the page, repointing it is usually faster and cleaner than building something new.

How do you update the link on a button you've already built?

• Open the button for editing in your CMS or website builder.
• Locate its link field. Note what it currently points to, if anything.
• Replace the value with #reelflow-player-open.
• Publish the page and click the button to confirm the video opens.

What if the button already links somewhere important, like a demo booking page?

A button can only carry one link destination at a time, so replacing it means the old destination is no longer reachable from that button. If both actions genuinely matter in that spot, it's usually better to add a second button alongside the existing one rather than overwrite it - one opens the video, the other keeps the original link.

What if the CMS won't let you edit the link field directly?

Some component-based builders restrict what can go in a button's link field. In that case, attach the CSS class .reelflow-player-open to the button instead - it produces the same click behaviour without needing a link field at all.

Confirming it worked

• Check the Flow is published on the page the button lives on.
• Click the button after publishing and confirm the Overlay Player opens.
• Decide on the eye-catcher. If the button should be the only way to launch the video, turn the eye-catcher off in the Flow's activation settings.

FAQ

Will editing the link break the button's existing style?

No. Only the link destination changes - the button's appearance stays exactly as designed.

Can I switch it back to the old link later?

Yes. Just replace #reelflow-player-open with the original URL to restore its previous behaviour.

Does the button need to say Watch Video?

No. ReelFlow doesn't require specific button text - the label is entirely up to you.

Does this work if the button was built with custom code?

Usually, yes - as long as the element still has an editable link or you can add a class to it. If it's hardcoded with neither, a developer may need to add the trigger manually.