2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
| Factory code | FLHTK ANV |
|---|---|
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight 107 |
| Factory radio | Boom! Box 4.3 |
| Factory CarPlay / Android Auto | None from factory — add via an aftermarket radio or a GTS swap |
| Factory USB | USB-A (media / charge only) |
Closing out this generation, the 2018 Electra Glide pairs its familiar touring chassis with the last year of the base Boom! Box 4.3 before Harley moved to the GTS platform. The 4.3 was never meant to run Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, so phone integration is left entirely to your handlebar phone mount. HogPlay changes that with a wireless CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade purpose-built for this bike.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide ran the factory Boom! Box 4.3 — 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 Electra Glide and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra 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 Electra Glide
The 2018 Electra Glide's non-touch Boom! Box 4.3 is a capable last chapter for this radio family - solid Bluetooth audio and calling, no complaints there. What it doesn't have, and never will, is Apple CarPlay or Android Auto; that technology arrived with the following year's GTS.
An aftermarket CarPlay radio from SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, or Aquatic AV is the quickest fix, with most models including both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in one unit sized for the stock fairing. Riders chasing factory-correct styling instead often swap in a 2019-2023 GTS head unit and pair it with a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor to unlock its built-in CarPlay and USB port.
From there, a Media Box adds Android Auto along with Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcast streaming from an SD card or USB drive, no phone data needed. A USB Piglet offers a smaller-footprint way to add Android Auto with AirPlay or Mirror Link mirroring, and a bar-mounted Media Screen suits riders keeping the factory radio in place. No headset bypass is required on the aftermarket-radio path.
2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide came with the Harley-Davidson Boom! Box 4.3, 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 Electra Glide?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra 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 Electra 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 Electra Glide plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra 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 Electra Glide?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Harley-Davidson Boom! Box 4.3 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 Electra Glide?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra 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 Electra Glide, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra 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 Electra 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 Electra 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 Electra Glide: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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