2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe
| Factory code | FLDE |
|---|---|
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight 107 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe trades tech-forward flash for old-school glamour — laced wheels, a skirted front fender, and chrome trim that looks lifted straight out of the 1930s, all riding on Harley's redesigned Softail frame with the new-for-2018 Milwaukee-Eight 107 underneath. Building a bike this period-correct meant Harley never gave the Deluxe a factory screen or navigation of any kind. Riders who want turn-by-turn directions and their music without breaking the retro look add the HogPlay Media Screen, a compact 7-inch display that mounts to the bars and stays out of the way of the Deluxe's classic lines.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe 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.)
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay Universal Motorcycle USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Goldwing)About the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe
The Deluxe's whole appeal is nostalgia done right — full skirted fenders, whitewall-ready tires, and a low, wide seat that puts the rider right in the classic big-twin cruiser stance, backed by the Milwaukee-Eight 107's stronger low-end torque over the outgoing Twin Cam mill. None of that vintage character gets disturbed by adding the HogPlay Media Screen. The unit clamps to the handlebar, taps into a 12V power source and ground, and the wiring tucks in cleanly alongside the stock harness.
Because the mount is reversible, the screen can angle toward the rider or be pulled entirely if you ever want the cockpit to look factory-stock again.
2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe 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 Deluxe.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe 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 Deluxe?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe 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 Deluxe plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe 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 Deluxe?
No — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe 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 Deluxe on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe?
The part made for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe 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 Deluxe, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe: 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 Deluxe wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Behind that skirted fender and chrome trim, the HogPlay Media Screen runs two Bluetooth connections at once on this 2018 Softail Deluxe — one pairs your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, the other streams audio out to handlebar speakers, a portable Bluetooth speaker, or an auxiliary amp. A small built-in speaker handles turn-by-turn prompts and light audio on its own, and the whole housing is sealed and waterproofed to shrug off rain, road grime, and whatever else the ride throws at it.
Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Deluxe, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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