2012 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic

Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2012 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic

2012 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic — Apple CarPlay & Android Auto fitment by HogPlay
Factory codeFLHTCUSE7
EngineTwin Cam 110
Factory radioHarman/Kardon Advanced Audio
Factory CarPlay / Android AutoNone from factory — add via an aftermarket radio
Factory USBUSB / AUX (media only)

The 2012 CVO Ultra Classic held its place as Harley's most loaded touring model, wrapped in one-year-only CVO paint and finished with extra chrome throughout the cockpit. Its Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio radio handles AM/FM/CD playback capably but offers nothing in the way of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. HogPlay's path is straightforward: an aftermarket CarPlay radio built for this fairing replaces the factory unit and adds wireless phone integration from the ground up.

No Factory CarPlay — Add It Your Way

The 2012 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic shipped with the factory Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio — a solid unit in its day, but no Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or touchscreen. Fit an aftermarket CarPlay radio (SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, Boss, Diamond Audio or Aquatic AV) for on-board CarPlay and Android Auto, then a HogPlay Media Box unleashes Netflix, YouTube and streaming apps and a Piglet adds Mirror Link and AirPlay. No headset bypass needed — that's a factory-radio thing, not aftermarket. Rather not swap the radio? A bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen adds wireless CarPlay too.

We also stock universal parts that fit the 2012 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.

About the 2012 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic

Buyers chose the 2012 CVO Ultra Classic for a fully dressed touring package that felt noticeably above the standard Ultra trim, and the audio system was part of that premium package for the era. It's a well-built radio for what it is, just not one designed to talk to a smartphone.

Getting there means fitting an aftermarket touring radio, and brands like SoundStream and Rockford Fosgate build models sized for this exact fairing opening with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto onboard.

From there, a HogPlay Media Box brings streaming apps and SD card or USB playback into the mix for a real motorcycle media upgrade, and a HogPlay USB Piglet covers Android Auto with Mirror Link or AirPlay screen mirroring. Riders who'd rather leave the stock radio in place can add a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen instead.

HogPlay Media Boxes work on Diamond Audio, Boss Audio, Rockford Fosgate, SoundStream and Aquatic AV aftermarket radios to unlock apps, streaming and more — it's not just for factory screens. Running an aftermarket head unit? See the matching aftermarket radio pages.

Android Auto on the 2012 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic: HogPlay makes the 2012 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto for Harley-Davidson & Indian motorcycles option, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.

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