2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
| Factory code | FLH |
|---|---|
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight 107 |
| 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 2017 Electra Glide is a mature, well-sorted touring bike with the Boom! Box 4.3 doing infotainment duty - reliable for radio and phone calls, but designed before Apple CarPlay or Android Auto were on the table. Riders who want their phone's maps and music properly integrated are stuck without a factory answer. HogPlay is that answer, adding wireless CarPlay and Android Auto through a radio upgrade built for this exact bike.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
Like the years around it, the 2017 Electra Glide comes standard with the non-touch Boom! Box 4.3. It's a capable AM/FM and Bluetooth unit, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are absent from its feature set entirely - there's no hidden menu or update that unlocks them.
An aftermarket CarPlay radio is the fastest way around that. Brands like Boss and Diamond Audio build head units to touring-fairing dimensions, and most include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto together right out of the box. If you'd rather keep the styling closer to stock, swap the Boom! Box for a 2019-2023 GTS and add a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor, which unlocks the GTS's own factory CarPlay and USB port.
On either new radio, a Media Box adds Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcasts, playing from an SD card or USB drive with no phone data spent. A USB Piglet is the compact alternative, bringing Android Auto with AirPlay or Mirror Link mirroring, and a bar-mounted Media Screen works well if you're not touching the head unit at all. The aftermarket-radio path needs no headset bypass.
2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide: 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
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 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
No bypass applies — the 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
For the 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide wireless?
Yes — whether through a HogPlay Media Screen or a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet on an aftermarket radio, Android Auto on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide: HogPlay makes the 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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