2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic
| Factory code | FLHTCUTG |
|---|---|
| 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) |
The 2016 Tri Glide Ultra Classic closes out this generation still running the Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen - a strong infotainment setup for the mid-2010s, but one that never offered factory Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Riders drawn to the Tri Glide's automatic-adjacent stability and touring range tend to log big mileage, and big mileage means wanting real phone integration on that dash. HogPlay gives the 2016 model a wireless path to both CarPlay and Android Auto without waiting on Harley for it.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic 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 Tri Glide Ultra Classic and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic
By 2016 the Tri Glide Ultra Classic had settled into its role as Harley's long-haul three-wheeler, and the factory Boom! Box 6.5 GT was a fine radio for its moment - touchscreen menus, solid Bluetooth audio, weatherband. What it was never going to get is Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, since those simply weren't part of Harley's factory radio lineup yet. Riders wanting that integration have to add it aftermarket.
The straightforward option is a CarPlay-ready aftermarket radio built for the Tri Glide - brands like SoundStream, Boss and Diamond Audio typically ship with both wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto already onboard, and no headset bypass is required for this swap. The alternative path is retrofitting a 2019-2023 GTS head unit and running a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor, which unlocks that GTS unit's own factory CarPlay and USB port.
Either way, a HogPlay Media Box can add Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music and podcast streaming from an SD card or USB drive, keeping phone data out of it entirely. A USB Piglet is the smaller alternative, adding Android Auto with Mirror Link or AirPlay mirroring. Riders who want a second screen closer to the bars can also add a Media Screen alongside the new radio.
2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic 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 Tri Glide Ultra Classic?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic: 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 Tri Glide Ultra Classic?
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 Tri Glide Ultra Classic plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic 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 Tri Glide Ultra Classic?
No bypass applies — the 2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic 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 Tri Glide Ultra Classic?
For the 2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic 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 Tri Glide Ultra Classic, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic, 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 Tri Glide Ultra Classic 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 Tri Glide Ultra Classic 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 Tri Glide Ultra Classic: HogPlay makes the 2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2016 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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