2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low
| Factory code | FLHTCUL |
|---|---|
| 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) |
In its second and final model year, the Ultra Classic Low kept the same formula: full dresser bodywork and touring hardware on a chassis dropped down for easier reach at stoplights. The 2016 bike carried over the Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen, with its GPS and Bluetooth audio, but Harley still hadn't added Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to any factory radio at this point — that came years later, and only on the GTS. HogPlay fills that gap now with a wireless CarPlay and Android Auto path built around either a new radio or a factory GTS swap.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low 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 Ultra Classic Low and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low and most other motorcycles
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen Mirror with DVR Dash Cam
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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 Ultra Classic Low
The 2016 Ultra Classic Low's low-slung ergonomics made it a favorite for riders who wanted the touring experience without the taller Ultra Limited's reach, and today those same owners are looking to modernize the dash rather than the suspension. Wanting Google Maps or Apple Maps, Spotify and hands-free texting on a ten-year-old touchscreen is a reasonable ask — the 6.5 GT just can't deliver it out of the box.
An aftermarket CarPlay radio from SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, Diamond Audio, Boss or Aquatic AV solves it directly, since most of these units include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto onboard with no headset bypass needed for the swap. If a Harley-branded touchscreen matters more, swap the factory Boom Box for a 2019-2023 Boom! Box GTS and pair it with a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor to unlock the GTS's built-in CarPlay and USB port.
On the new radio, a HogPlay Media Box layers in Android Auto alongside Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music and podcasts, playing off an SD card or USB stick with no phone data used. Prefer a smaller piece of hardware? A HogPlay USB Piglet adds Android Auto plus AirPlay and Mirror Link mirroring in a compact form. HogPlay also offers a bar-mounted Media Screen for bikes keeping their stock head unit, though on a 2016 Ultra Classic Low most riders find replacing the radio itself the more direct fix.
2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low 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 Ultra Classic Low?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low: 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 Ultra Classic Low?
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 Ultra Classic Low plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low 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 Ultra Classic Low?
No bypass applies — the 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low 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 Ultra Classic Low?
For the 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low 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 Ultra Classic Low, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low, 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 Ultra Classic Low 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 Ultra Classic Low 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 Ultra Classic Low: HogPlay makes the 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Low, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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