2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout
| Factory code | FXBRS ANX |
|---|---|
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight 107 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout marked the first year of the redesigned Softail platform, dropping the drag-inspired dragster stance onto Harley's new Milwaukee-Eight 107 big twin (114 optional) and a stiffer mono-shock chassis for sharper handling than the old Dyna-based frame. That fat rear tire and stretched-out silhouette turn heads everywhere, but the factory gauge is stock-basic — no CarPlay, no navigation, no way to run turn-by-turn or stream music. The fix for this 2018 Breakout is the 7-inch HogPlay Media Screen, a bar-mounted display that adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to a bike that never had it.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout
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Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout
Redesigned for 2018, the Breakout paired the new Milwaukee-Eight engine with a lower, longer, more aggressive stance than its Dyna-era predecessor — staggered dual headlights, a 240mm rear tire, and drag-style bars that make it one of the most recognizable Softails on the road. What it never got from the factory was any kind of infotainment, leaving riders stuck glancing at a phone mounted wherever it would fit.
HogPlay solves that with a purpose-built 7-inch screen that clamps to the handlebars, right in your sightline. Installation is straightforward: mount it to the bars, run power and ground to the battery, and pair your phone. The unit is reversible for right- or left-side mounting, so it fits the Breakout's cockpit without fighting the stock switch housings or clutch/brake perch.
2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout?
No — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout?
The part made for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout: 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Every 2018 Breakout rider mounting the HogPlay Media Screen gets dual Bluetooth built in — one channel pairs your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, while the second feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker so the whole ride hears it. A small onboard speaker handles turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio on its own, no extra gear required. And because this Softail sees open highway in every kind of weather, the unit is fully sealed and waterproof, built to shrug off rain, road grime, and vibration for the long haul.
Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Breakout, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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