2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited
| Factory code | FLHTKSE |
|---|---|
| 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 Ultra Limited was the last of this run to ship with the Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen before Harley's next-generation infotainment took over. The 6.5 GT still handled the basics well, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were never part of its factory feature set. HogPlay gives 2018 CVO owners a wireless route to both, whatever direction they take with the head unit.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited 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 Ultra Limited and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited
The 2018 CVO Ultra Limited closed out this generation of Harley's touring flagship, still equipped with the Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen rather than the GTS unit that followed. The 6.5 GT handled audio and navigation capably enough, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were never on its factory feature list — a real gap for riders used to phone-based maps and messaging.
Two paths close it. Install an aftermarket CarPlay receiver — SoundStream and Diamond Audio both make Harley-fitment options — and wireless CarPlay plus Android Auto usually come standard on the unit. Alternatively, swap the Boom! Box for a 2019-2023 GTS head unit and add a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor, which unlocks the GTS's factory CarPlay and USB port without touching Android Auto.
Layer in a HogPlay Media Box for Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcast streaming from an SD card or USB drive, no phone data needed. A HogPlay USB Piglet is the compact alternative, adding Android Auto with Mirror Link or AirPlay mirroring, and a bar-mounted Media Screen suits riders who'd rather not swap the head unit. The aftermarket-radio path never requires a headset bypass — that's a factory-only fix.
2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited 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 Ultra Limited?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited: 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 Ultra Limited?
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 Ultra Limited plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited 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 Ultra Limited?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited 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 Ultra Limited?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited 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 Ultra Limited, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited, 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 Ultra Limited 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 Ultra Limited 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 Ultra Limited: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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