Amazon is selling a ‘seamless' $80 adapter that adds wireless Apple CarPlay to your vehicle for just $40
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More than a decade has passed since Apple introduced CarPlay, an intuitive software solution that puts car-friendly versions of iPhone apps on your infotainment display. While some automakers now support wireless CarPlay, many still require a USB connection.
Thankfully, plenty of third-party adapters exist to help you cut the cord on Apple CarPlay. Revered for its low latency, this one from Jemluse is on sale for just $40 at Amazon — half off the list price.
The internet is flooded with cheap, low-quality accessories claiming to turn your wired CarPlay connection wireless. What sets this particular Jemluse model apart is the 7A microchip housed inside its sleek, compact enclosure. An 8-core processor powers its 5.8 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. As a result, Jemluse says its adapter is ten times faster than its downmarket competitors, and it's a lot less likely to periodically disconnect.
'The Wireless CarPlay Adapter performs well with stable, fast connections and no lag or dropouts during navigation, music, or messaging,' said one shopper. 'A plus for me is that it connects to my phone every time I get into the car! No need to constantly sit there and reconnect my phone to a cable!'
'Setup was a breeze—plug and play with no fuss—and within seconds, my CarPlay was up and running wirelessly,' remarked another customer.
Constructed from aluminum alloy, the Jemluse wireless CarPlay adapter is also more durable and less susceptible to corrosion than plastic dongles, so you won't have to think about replacing it for a long time, if ever. In fact, the company has put it through the ringer, subjecting its cables and metal shells to over 50,000 stress tests, including benchmarks for corrosion, durability, and extreme heat and cold exposure. It survived temperatures as low as -20 degrees celsius and as high as 70 degrees celsius.'Its sleek, black design fits seamlessly into my car's interior, and it's compact, so it doesn't take up much space,' a reviewer added. 'It's hardly noticeable, but I love how I don't have to hassle with cables!'
The best-selling wireless CarPlay adapter at Amazon is only on sale for a limited time, so if your in-car tech setup is due for an upgrade, act now before this 50% discount expires.
Amazon is selling a 'seamless' $80 adapter that adds wireless Apple CarPlay to your vehicle for just $40 first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 9, 2025
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