# Using "smart" Backstage **URL:** \ **Category:** Wishlist\ **Tags:** feature-request, implemented\ **Created:** [June 28, 2023, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.ahaslides.com/t/using-smart-backstage/62 "2023-06-28T12:09:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![The\_AhaSlides\_Team](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.ahaslides.com/the_ahaslides_team/32/55_2.png) [@The\_AhaSlides\_Team](https://community.ahaslides.com/u/The_AhaSlides_Team)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.ahaslides.com/t/using-smart-backstage/62/1 "2023-06-28T12:09:47Z")
_Migrated from the old AhaSlides community — Originally posted by **Marta Romero** on 28 June 2023 · 7 votes on the old forum · [view the original](https://help.ahaslides.com/portal/en/community/topic/using-smart-backstage)_ * * * It would be nice if the left side showed the slide currently presenting, as the presentation moves forward the left side does not move with the presentation and you can get confused. ---
**Author:** ![The\_AhaSlides\_Team](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.ahaslides.com/the_ahaslides_team/32/55_2.png) [@The\_AhaSlides\_Team](https://community.ahaslides.com/u/The_AhaSlides_Team)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.ahaslides.com/t/using-smart-backstage/62/2 "2023-12-14T16:29:19Z")
_Originally posted by **Nathan Tran (AhaSlides team)** on 14 December 2023_ Hi, Thanks for your interest in AhaSlides! We have received your feature request. Your suggestion is important to us, and we will carefully consider the feasibility and implications of incorporating this feature into our offerings. While we cannot provide an immediate commitment, rest assured that your input will be discussed and evaluated by our team. If you have any further details or insights you’d like to share regarding this feature or any other aspect of our product, please feel free to reach out. Kind regards, Nathan ---
**Author:** ![The\_AhaSlides\_Team](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.ahaslides.com/the_ahaslides_team/32/55_2.png) [@The\_AhaSlides\_Team](https://community.ahaslides.com/u/The_AhaSlides_Team)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 7:55am UTC](https://community.ahaslides.com/t/using-smart-backstage/62/3 "2025-04-23T07:55:42Z")
_Originally posted by **martin.girschick** on 23 April 2025_ I completely agree: It’s very annoying, that the sidebar stays put while the presentation moves on. Hopefully this will be fixed, soon. ---
**Author:** ![The\_AhaSlides\_Team](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.ahaslides.com/the_ahaslides_team/32/55_2.png) [@The\_AhaSlides\_Team](https://community.ahaslides.com/u/The_AhaSlides_Team)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2025, 10:43am UTC](https://community.ahaslides.com/t/using-smart-backstage/62/4 "2025-05-21T10:43:07Z")
_Originally posted by **Nathan Tran (AhaSlides team)** on 21 May 2025_ Hi, Great news! We’re currently developing a **remote control** feature that we believe will directly resolve the issue you brought to our attention. We’ll keep you posted with any updates on its progress. Thanks so much for your valuable feedback! Kind regards, Nathan ---
**Author:** ![The\_AhaSlides\_Team](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.ahaslides.com/the_ahaslides_team/32/55_2.png) [@The\_AhaSlides\_Team](https://community.ahaslides.com/u/The_AhaSlides_Team)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2025, 3:58am UTC](https://community.ahaslides.com/t/using-smart-backstage/62/5 "2025-07-17T03:58:40Z")
_Originally posted by **Nathan Tran (AhaSlides team)** on 17 July 2025_ Hi, I would like to inform you that the Remote control function has been released. You can find more info about this function here: [How to use the Remote Control function](https://help.ahaslides.com/portal/en/kb/articles/remote-control) -Nathan ---
**Author:** ![The\_AhaSlides\_Team](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.ahaslides.com/the_ahaslides_team/32/55_2.png) [@The\_AhaSlides\_Team](https://community.ahaslides.com/u/The_AhaSlides_Team)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.ahaslides.com/t/using-smart-backstage/62/6 "2025-10-31T13:28:20Z")
_Originally posted by **martin.girschick** on 31 October 2025_ Yes, the new remote control moves the slides along with the presentation. However: The preview is annoyingly simple - especially when you have content slides which simply show up as “content”. It would be **_very_** useful to have a real preview, maybe even a bit larger for the current and next slide.