2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited
| Factory code | FLHTK |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin Cam 103 |
| Factory radio | Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio |
| Factory CarPlay / Android Auto | None from factory — add via an aftermarket radio |
| Factory USB | USB / AUX (media only) |
By 2012 the Electra Glide Ultra Limited was a proven long-hauler, its Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio system delivering clear highway sound through fairing-mounted speakers. What it can't do is run Apple CarPlay or Android Auto - those standards came years after this radio was designed. HogPlay bridges that with an aftermarket CarPlay radio sized for the stock fairing opening, adding wireless CarPlay and Android Auto without touching the bike's factory wiring harness.
No Factory CarPlay — Add It Your Way
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited 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 wireless Apple CarPlay — SoundStream, Boss and Diamond Audio include Android Auto natively, while Rockford Fosgate and Aquatic AV gain it once you add a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet, which also unleash Netflix, YouTube, streaming apps, 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 and Android Auto too.
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited
The 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited is built for the kind of riding that fills saddlebags and burns through tank after tank - a full fairing, generous lockable storage, and a Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio system that still holds up as a genuinely good motorcycle media setup for its generation. What it never got is Apple CarPlay or Android Auto; those weren't part of the automotive or motorcycle world when this radio was designed.
The fix is a proper aftermarket CarPlay radio sized for this fairing, from brands like Aquatic AV or SoundStream. These head units are built to handle vibration and weather on a bike, and most bring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard, so a swapped-in radio starts running both the same day it's installed.
Add a HogPlay Media Box and that new radio also streams Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcasts straight from an SD card or USB drive, keeping phone data usage off the table. A USB Piglet gives Android Auto with Mirror Link or AirPlay mirroring for a lighter build, while a Media Screen mounted on the bars suits riders who'd rather leave the stock radio untouched.
2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited came with the Harley-Davidson Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio, which sounded good in its day but has no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. HogPlay adds both: a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto built in, or an aftermarket CarPlay radio paired with a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet for Android Auto and apps.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited: fit a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen, which has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built in; or add an aftermarket CarPlay radio and pair it with a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet for Android Auto and streaming apps.
What apps and streaming can I run on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited?
On an aftermarket radio, a HogPlay Media Box adds Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, maps and music, and a Piglet adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in a smaller package; or a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen does it all in one unit, no radio swap needed.
Is the HogPlay install on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited is true plug-and-play — a simple electrical connection with no cutting, splicing or flashing, and it's fully reversible. Setup is easy; exactly how you reach the connector varies by bike (USB adaptors plug straight in, while some radio-mounted bypasses need brief fairing or radio access).
Do I need a bypass to add Android Auto to the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited?
No bypass applies — the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited Harley-Davidson Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio has no Apple CarPlay to unlock. Add Android Auto with a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen (wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built in), or an aftermarket CarPlay radio paired with a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited?
For the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited the fits are a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen (all-in-one), or a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet added to an aftermarket CarPlay radio. Confirm the exact set for your bike with What Fits.
For the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited, the HogPlay Media Box is the full media center (Android Auto, CarPlay, Netflix, YouTube, maps) for an aftermarket radio, while the Piglet is a pocket-size USB adaptor for wireless Android Auto and CarPlay. For one box with no radio swap, the bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen has both built in.
Is Android Auto on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited wireless?
Yes — whether through a HogPlay Media Screen or a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet on an aftermarket radio, Android Auto on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited is fully wireless.
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 Electra Glide Ultra Limited: HogPlay makes the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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