2012 Harley-Davidson Road King
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King
| Factory code | FLHR |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin Cam 96 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King carries forward the model's signature open-road stance — wide, unfaired handlebars, a detachable windshield, and hard leather saddlebags that trace straight back to the original King design. Under the tank sits the Twin Cam 96, delivering the low-end torque this cruiser-tourer has always leaned on for highway miles. What the Road King never got from the factory is a screen. Add the HogPlay Media Screen and this 2012 Road King finally gets wireless CarPlay and Android Auto up front.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King left the factory with no radio, stereo or touchscreen to bypass — so instead of a workaround, you add your own. A standalone HogPlay Media Screen is a 7-inch head unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, live Maps & Waze navigation, calls and streaming built in — we recommend the Screen 7 Pro with its onboard DVR drive-cam. Most riders settle for Bluetooth-only kits that leave the phone in your pocket with no turn-by-turn directions; this puts it all on the bars instead. It mounts to the handlebars with basic power and ground and comes off just as easily, so reach out to the HogPlay team if you'd like a hand. (Media Box support on Screens is in development.)
HogPlay CarPlay screens that fit 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen Mirror with DVR Dash Cam
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringWe also stock universal parts that fit the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King and most other motorcycles
✓ Universal fitHogPlay Motorcycle Media Box Power Boost Cable - USB-C✓ Universal fitHogPlay Motorcycle Media Box Power Boost Cable - USB-A
✓ Universal fitHogPlay Universal Motorcycle USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Goldwing)About the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King
The Road King has always split the difference between cruiser and tourer — no bat-wing fairing like its Street Glide and Electra Glide stablemates, just a trimmed-down windshield and a Twin Cam 96 doing the work underneath. It's the bike riders pick when they want touring range without touring bulk, and by 2012 that formula hadn't changed. What has changed is what riders expect from the cockpit, and this Road King left the factory with no navigation and no phone mirroring, nothing beyond a stereo. The 7-inch HogPlay Media Screen mounts right to the bars, wires straight to power and ground, and the housing is reversible so it sits square whichever way the bars are set up.
2012 Harley-Davidson Road King CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King left the factory with no radio or touchscreen, so it cannot run CarPlay on its own. A bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation and streaming to the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King?
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King has no factory radio, so a HogPlay Media Screen is the way to add Android Auto: it has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built in, nothing else required.
What apps and streaming can I run on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King is a self-contained media center: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus navigation, music and apps on the handlebars.
Is the HogPlay install on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King 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 King?
No — the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King has no factory screen to unlock, so no bypass is involved. A bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen adds wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King?
The part made for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King is the bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen — wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, navigation and streaming in one unit. Confirm the exact fit with What Fits.
For the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King: with no factory radio, the all-in-one HogPlay Media Screen is the pick — wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are built in.
Is Android Auto on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
The HogPlay Media Screen going on this 2012 Road King runs dual Bluetooth — one channel pairs your phone for wireless CarPlay or Android Auto, the other feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small built-in speaker handles turn-by-turn prompts and light audio on its own. And because a Road King lives outdoors, the housing is fully sealed and waterproof, rugged enough for rain, dust, and mile after mile of vibration.
Android Auto on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King: HogPlay makes the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2012 Harley-Davidson Road King, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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