Hi @ceol!
In the Pro version, you could use our Link actions,
https://smartslider.helpscoutdocs.com/article/1830-link#actions
to create custom navigation on your slides.
In the Free version, you need to write your own JavaScript code, to trigger slide change events. You can find examples, how this type of code works
https://smartslider.helpscoutdocs.com/article/1729-move-slides-with-javascript
But please note we’re unable to provide help with custom coding, or the possible issues that are happening because of them, so you’ll need coding knowledge to make these changes, or you should hire a developer.
If you will have any other questions, just let me know!