2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra / Limited
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra / Limited
| 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) |
By 2012 the Road Glide Ultra / Limited had settled into its role as a long-distance tourer, running the same Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio head unit that impressed riders with clarity and volume but stopped short of any phone integration - there's no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to be found. HogPlay bridges that gap with a fairing-fit aftermarket CarPlay radio, most models arriving with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto already built in.
No Factory CarPlay — Add It Your Way
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road Glide Ultra / Limited
The 2012 Road Glide Ultra / Limited kept Harley's fixed fairing and full touring setup, with Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio handling sound duty. It's a capable system for its year, but it was built for AM/FM and an aux jack, not for a smartphone - so navigation, music apps, and hands-free calling never made it onto the factory display.
An aftermarket CarPlay radio built for the Road Glide fairing - from Boss, Aquatic AV, or SoundStream - solves that directly, replacing the stock head unit with a touchscreen that runs wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto right out of the box. It's the most direct path to real motorcycle media on this bike.
Add a HogPlay Media Box to that new radio and you pick up Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcasts alongside Android Auto, streaming from an SD card or USB drive instead of your phone's data plan. Riders who'd rather leave the stock radio alone can run a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen instead, and a HogPlay USB Piglet adds Android Auto plus AirPlay/Mirror Link mirroring to either setup.
2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra / Limited CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra / Limited support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road Glide Ultra / Limited?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road 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 Road Glide Ultra / Limited plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road Glide Ultra / Limited?
No bypass applies — the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road Glide Ultra / Limited?
For the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road Glide Ultra / Limited, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road 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 Road 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 Road Glide Ultra / Limited: HogPlay makes the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra / Limited run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra / Limited, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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