2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler
| Factory code | FLRT |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin Cam 103 |
| Factory radio | Boom! Box 4.3 |
| Factory CarPlay / Android Auto | None from factory — add via an aftermarket radio or a GTS swap |
| Factory USB | USB-A (media / charge only) |
The 2016 Freewheeler carried the same fixed-fairing trike format into its second year, still running the non-touch Boom! Box 4.3. It's a dependable AM/FM and weather-band setup, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were never part of it. HogPlay wires this trike for both, wirelessly, without disturbing the factory dash.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler ran the factory Boom! Box 4.3 — no factory CarPlay or Android Auto. Two ways to add it: swap to a 2019–2023 Boom! Box GTS and add a HogPlay GTS Bypass for wireless CarPlay, or fit an aftermarket CarPlay radio (SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, Boss, Diamond Audio, Aquatic AV). Either way a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet adds Android Auto — a Media Box also unlocks Netflix, YouTube and streaming, and a Piglet adds Mirror Link and AirPlay. No headset bypass required.
We also stock universal parts that fit the 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay Universal Motorcycle USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Goldwing)
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler
By its second model year the Freewheeler had settled into its identity: a fixed-fairing, two-wheel-rear trike built for long, stable rides with a full dash and trunk front and back. The 2016 Boom! Box 4.3 still handled the basics - radio, weather band, a basic aux input - but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were nowhere in its firmware.
Most 2016 Freewheeler owners chasing CarPlay go one of two ways. The first is a direct aftermarket swap - Boss and Diamond Audio both make CarPlay-ready head units sized for this dash, and most arrive with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built in already, no headset bypass required since that step only applies to keeping the factory radio. The second is retiring the 4.3 altogether for a 2019-2023 Boom! Box GTS, then adding a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor to switch on the GTS's own CarPlay and USB port - Android Auto still needs to come from elsewhere on that path. That's where a HogPlay Media Box comes in, adding Android Auto along with Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcast streaming off an SD card or USB drive with no phone data used. A USB Piglet is the smaller version of that same idea - Android Auto plus AirPlay and Mirror Link mirroring - and a bar-mounted Media Screen suits riders who'd rather add a second screen than touch the dash unit at all.
2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler came with the Harley-Davidson Boom! Box 4.3, 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler: 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler?
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 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler?
No bypass applies — the 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler Harley-Davidson Boom! Box 4.3 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler?
For the 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler, 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler wireless?
Yes — whether through a HogPlay Media Screen or a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet on an aftermarket radio, Android Auto on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler: HogPlay makes the 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2016 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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