2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary
| Factory code | FLHTKSE ANV |
|---|---|
| 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 Anniversary was Harley's flagship touring bagger that year, wrapped in anniversary trim and running the top-shelf Boom! Box 6.5 GT infotainment system. That 6.5-inch touchscreen was genuinely impressive for 2018, with GPS, weather, and Bluetooth pairing, but Harley never wired in Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. HogPlay adds both, wirelessly, so phone navigation, calls, and music can run straight from the dash.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary 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 Anniversary and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary 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 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary
The 2018 CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary is a full-dress touring bagger built for long miles, and its Boom! Box 6.5 GT was the most capable factory system Harley offered that year — a bright touchscreen with GPS, weather, and Bluetooth phone pairing. What it never had was Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, so turn-by-turn from your phone and voice-driven texting stayed out of reach.
Most riders solve that by swapping in an aftermarket CarPlay radio from a brand like SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, Boss, Diamond Audio, or Aquatic AV — nearly all of them include both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto onboard, and there's no headset bypass to fuss with on this path. If you'd rather keep a Harley-branded dash, another option is upgrading to a 2019-2023 Boom! Box GTS head unit and pairing it with a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor, which unlocks the GTS's built-in CarPlay and USB port.
Whichever radio ends up on the bars, a HogPlay Media Box layers on Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcasts, playing straight off an SD card or USB drive with no phone data burned. Prefer a lighter setup? A USB Piglet adds Android Auto with Mirror Link or AirPlay screen mirroring, and if you'd rather add a screen than replace one, a bar-mounted Media Screen is worth a look — though on a CVO that already carries a head unit, most riders find upgrading the radio itself the better move.
2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary 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 Anniversary?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary: 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 Anniversary?
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 Anniversary plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary 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 Anniversary?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary 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 Anniversary?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary 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 Anniversary, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary, 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 Anniversary 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 Anniversary 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 Anniversary: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Limited Anniversary, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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