2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
| Factory code | FLTRXS |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin Cam 103 |
| Factory radio | Boom! Box 6.5 GT |
| Factory CarPlay / Android Auto | None from factory — add via an aftermarket radio or a GTS swap |
| Factory USB | USB-A (media / charge only) |
Riders picked the 2016 Road Glide Special for its sharknose stability and the Boom! Box 6.5 GT's touchscreen navigation, still one of the more capable factory setups on the road that year. It's a strong stereo for its time, but there's no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto behind that glass - Harley didn't add smartphone mirroring to any Boom! Box GT. HogPlay closes that gap, turning the stock radio or a swapped-in GTS unit into a wireless CarPlay and Android Auto cockpit.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special ran the factory Boom! Box 6.5 GT — 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 Road Glide Special and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and most other motorcycles
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen Mirror with DVR Dash Cam
✓ 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)
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
The 2016 Road Glide Special carried over the shark-nose fairing and the Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen, a setup that handled GPS and Bluetooth calling about as well as any factory radio could that year. What it never did was talk to a smartphone the way Apple CarPlay or Android Auto do - no maps app, no Spotify, no Google Assistant, just what Harley baked in.
Owners chasing that functionality usually go one of two ways. An aftermarket CarPlay radio from Boss, Diamond Audio, or Aquatic AV drops in as a full replacement and typically brings wireless CarPlay and Android Auto together in one unit, with no headset bypass required since it isn't a factory-radio job. Others prefer to swap in a 2019-2023 GTS head unit and add a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor, which unlocks the GTS's built-in CarPlay and USB port on the new dash.
From either starting point, a HogPlay Media Box adds Android Auto along with streaming apps and SD-card or USB playback, a HogPlay USB Piglet gets you Android Auto plus Mirror Link or AirPlay mirroring in a smaller footprint, and a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen is worth a look if you'd rather not touch the head unit at all.
2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special came with the Harley-Davidson Boom! Box 6.5 GT, 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 Road Glide Special?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special: 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 Road Glide Special?
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 Road Glide Special plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special 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 Road Glide Special?
No bypass applies — the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Harley-Davidson Boom! Box 6.5 GT 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 Road Glide Special?
For the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special 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 Road Glide Special, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special, 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 Road Glide Special 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 Road Glide Special 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 Road Glide Special: HogPlay makes the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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