2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide
| Factory code | FLTRXSE |
|---|---|
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight 114 |
| 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 2018 CVO Road Glide paired another round of exclusive CVO paint and trim with the Milwaukee-Eight engine and its familiar Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were never part of that factory radio. HogPlay adds both wirelessly through an aftermarket CarPlay radio or a GTS swap with a CarPlay bypass adaptor.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide 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 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road 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 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide
By 2018 the CVO Road Glide was running the Milwaukee-Eight engine with another year of CVO-exclusive paint, badging, and trim on top of the familiar shark-nose fairing. Its Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen remained the same capable-for-its-era unit as prior years — solid audio and Bluetooth calling, but still no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto from the factory.
An aftermarket CarPlay radio from SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, Boss, or Diamond Audio is the direct fix, and most of those units ship with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built in. Riders who want to stay closer to a Harley head unit instead swap to a 2019-2023 GTS radio and add a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor, unlocking the GTS's own CarPlay and USB port (Android Auto still needs a separate add-on there).
From either starting point, a HogPlay Media Box adds Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcast streaming from an SD card or USB drive with no phone data used. A USB Piglet is the pick for Android Auto plus screen mirroring, and a bar-mounted Media Screen suits riders keeping their current radio. No headset bypass is needed anywhere on this aftermarket path.
2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide 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 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road 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 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road 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 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road 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 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide 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 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road 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 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road 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 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide wireless?
Yes — whether through a HogPlay Media Screen or a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet on an aftermarket radio, Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road 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 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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