2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback
| Factory code | FLD |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin Cam 103 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback earns its name honestly: a quick-detach windshield and leather saddlebags let it swap between open-road cruiser and light tourer in minutes, backed by the torquey Twin Cam 103 big twin that came standard on every Switchback built. What Harley never gave this bike was a factory screen or infotainment system — so when you want turn-by-turn navigation or wireless Apple CarPlay on the bars, the fix is the 7-inch HogPlay Media Screen, a bolt-on unit built for exactly this gap.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringWe also stock universal parts that fit the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay Universal Motorcycle USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Goldwing)About the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback
Built on the Dyna platform from 2012 through 2016, the Switchback carved its own niche among Harley cruisers by pairing big-twin muscle with real-world versatility — strip off the bags and windshield for a stripped-down ride, or run it fully dressed for a weekend trip, all without a single stock speaker or display to lean on. The HogPlay Media Screen closes that gap: it clamps to the handlebars in view of the rider, taps into a 12V power source and ground, and runs wireless from there, with no factory harness to splice into. Since it mounts to the bars rather than the bodywork, it moves with the bike whether you're running the Switchback dressed or stripped, and the mount reverses for left- or right-side placement depending on your setup.
2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback?
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback 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 Switchback?
No — the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback?
The part made for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback: 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Weatherproofing matters most on a bike like the 2016 Switchback that runs stripped as often as dressed, and the HogPlay Media Screen is sealed, waterproof, and built rugged for whatever the road throws at it. Dual Bluetooth pairs your phone for wireless CarPlay or Android Auto while a second channel feeds an aux amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker, and its built-in speaker covers turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio on its own.
Android Auto on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback: HogPlay makes the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2016 Harley-Davidson Switchback, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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