2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra
| Factory code | FLTRU |
|---|---|
| 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) |
The 2012 Road Glide Ultra kept the frame-mounted fairing and full Ultra touring gear, running the same Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio setup Harley used across these model years. It's a capable, road-tested stereo with zero touchscreen, no Apple CarPlay, and no Android Auto. HogPlay's aftermarket fairing radios replace that head unit with one that adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto out of the box.
No Factory CarPlay — Add It Your Way
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 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 Road Glide Ultra
The 2012 Road Glide Ultra pairs Harley's frame-mounted fairing with full Ultra touring equipment - locking saddlebags, a tour-pack trunk, and a Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio stereo wired through the fairing speakers. That system still sounds decent on the highway, but it stops at AM/FM and satellite radio inputs - there's no touchscreen, no Apple CarPlay, and no Android Auto anywhere in the factory electronics.
Owners riding a 2012 Road Glide Ultra today generally want the same upgrade: real navigation on the dash, music and podcasts pulled from a phone or a drive, and hands-free calling and texting that doesn't mean digging a phone out of a jacket pocket at speed. Getting there means swapping in an aftermarket CarPlay radio built for this fairing opening - Boss and Diamond Audio both build motorcycle-specific head units sized for the Road Glide dash, and most ship with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto already built in.
From there, a HogPlay Media Box adds Android Auto along with Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcasts, streamed from an SD card or USB drive rather than a phone connection. A HogPlay USB Piglet is the lighter option, adding Android Auto plus Mirror Link or AirPlay mirroring, and a bar-mounted Media Screen covers riders who want the upgrade without touching the factory radio at all.
2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 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 Road Glide Ultra?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra: 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 Road Glide Ultra?
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 Road Glide Ultra plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 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 Road Glide Ultra?
No bypass applies — the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 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 Road Glide Ultra?
For the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 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 Road Glide Ultra, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra, 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 Road Glide Ultra 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 Road Glide Ultra 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 Road Glide Ultra: HogPlay makes the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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