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Drivers dash to buy CarPlay gadget that ‘works perfectly’ and is flying off the shelves on Amazon – £37, was £46

Car owners are heading to Amazon in droves to pick up a smart device for vehicles that’s dropped in price.

This handy gadget, similar to Apple Carplay, is now just £36.99, a 20% discount from its original price of £45.99.

Car stereo display showing various apps.

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Amazon has slashed the cost of this CarPlay alternative by 20%

Aonerex Car Stereo, £36.99 (was £45.99)

This deal has been so popular that the device is the fourth best-selling car stereo on the Amazon website at the time of writing.

While we in the Sun Shopping team haven’t tested this car device ourselves, it comes with a wide range of features that are pretty impressive-looking for that low price.

It’s also gathered some rave reviews from happy drivers on Amazon.

Think of the Aonerex Wireless Auto Screen as a portable, all-in-one smart device for your car.

It’s a 7-inch HD touchscreen that’s super easy to install: you just plug it into your car’s power outlet (it works with any 12-24V socket) and use either the suction cup or the base stand it comes with.

The screen itself is really sharp and clear.

It has a built-in speaker, but for a better sound experience, you can connect it to your car’s stereo using Bluetooth, an AUX cable, or by matching the FM radio frequency.

It works seamlessly with both iPhone and Android phones, so everyone can use it.

Basically, this gadget allows you to:

  • Connect wirelessly: Use wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto by connecting your phone via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
  • Get real-time navigation: Send smart GPS navigation software, like Google Maps, from your phone directly on the screen.
  • Control with your voice: Use Siri or Android voice assistants to make calls, send messages, and control your music hands-free.
  • Mirror your phone: Cast your iPhone or Android screen to the large 7-inch display to watch videos or stream sports games.
  • Enjoy powerful audio: Play music through the device’s built-in speaker or connect to your car’s speakers for a richer sound.

With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 on the Amazon website, shoppers are loving this device.

One happy customer wrote: “Good, affordable and works perfectly.

“I bought this because it was affordable and I was curious to see how it would work in my car with navigation… I have to say, it performs much better than I expected.

“The screen size is just right, and installation was simple.

“I’d definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a budget-friendly CarPlay option.”

Another buyer said: “Great CarPlay screen. Easy to fix to the dashboard and set up either wired or Bluetooth with phone.

Works really well with iPhone. Really good clear display and plays music well. Touchscreen is good and great for maps.”

And a third customer noted: “Fantastic price, great for using Maps to navigate.

“Android screen mirroring works perfectly, brilliant for Netflix or Spotify.”

Amazon has this marked as the ‘lowest price in 30 days’, so we’re not sure if it’s a temporary deal or if the price is going to stay like this for a while.

And one final note: while you might be able to cast video to the device’s screen, please drive carefully, folks. Keep those eyes on the road.

Aonerex Car Stereo, £36.99 (was £45.99)

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New CarPlay Ultra transforms your dash – and ditches the tech that drives us mad

SOMETHING a bit different. It’s not a car review. It’s a world-first look at Apple CarPlay Ultra. 

Most of you with a newish car will hook up your iPhone and use the central touchscreen for music and maps. 

Dark gray SUV driving down a road.

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Apple’s first motoring collab is with Aston Martin – but expect CarPlay Ultra in more motors soonCredit: simon thompson
Person driving an Aston Martin.

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It’s all very slick. All very easy. All very Apple. No handbook requiredCredit: simon thompson
Person driving an Aston Martin.

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There’s some cool updates on the central touchscreen tooCredit: simon thompson

CarPlay Ultra allows you to use two screens. So you can have Waze or Apple Maps filling the driver’s display in front of you. 

Finally. 

Apple’s first collab is actually with Aston Martin but you can guarantee CarPlay Ultra will be popping up in other motors in the near future

There’s some cool updates on the central touchscreen too. 

Swipe right for an Apple Watch-style dashboard with up/down toggles for weather, clock, calendar and more. 

There’s a simple button to deactivate the bloody annoying driving assistance tech. We like that too. 

Plus, car-specific buttons for hill descent control and noisy exhaust mode. 

Radio station favourites are linked to your device. So when you’re driving you’ve got talkSPORT and when your partner’s at the wheel they’ve got Magic FM. Or vice versa. 

It’s all very slick. All very easy. All very Apple. No handbook required. 

The funny thing is, when the DBX arrived in 2020 it didn’t even have a touchscreen. Now it’s top of the class. Dreamy lines. V8 engine. Cutting-edge tech. Aston Martin is on it. 

Apples’s big announcements from WWDC with a flurry new features for the gadgets you already own

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