2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic
| Factory code | FLHTCU |
|---|---|
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight 107 |
| 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 Electra Glide Ultra Classic carried over the Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen, a solid unit for GPS, XM, and Bluetooth audio but built years before CarPlay or Android Auto existed on any Harley radio. Riders who want their phone's maps, music, and messages up front have to add that capability aftermarket. HogPlay does exactly that, bringing wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to this bike's cockpit.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 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 Electra Glide Ultra Classic and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic
By 2018 the Ultra Classic was a well-proven touring platform, and its Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen was still a step up from earlier Harley radios for basic navigation and audio. What it never had, and never got, was Apple CarPlay or Android Auto support, leaving a real gap for anyone used to phone mirroring in a car.
The most direct fix is an aftermarket CarPlay radio from a brand like Rockford Fosgate, SoundStream, Boss, Diamond Audio, or Aquatic AV, nearly all of which bring both CarPlay and Android Auto onboard out of the box, with no headset bypass required since that's strictly a factory-radio workaround. Riders who'd rather keep a Harley-branded head unit instead swap in a 2019-2023 GTS and add a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor to unlock its factory CarPlay and USB port.
On that GTS radio, a HogPlay Media Box adds Android Auto and streaming, Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcasts included, playing off an SD card or USB drive rather than a phone's data plan. For a lighter-touch option, a HogPlay USB Piglet adds Android Auto along with Mirror Link and AirPlay mirroring. HogPlay also sells a bar-mounted Media Screen, though with a factory head unit already in the fairing, most 2018 Ultra Classic owners get more value out of upgrading that radio directly.
2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 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 Electra Glide Ultra Classic?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic: 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 Ultra Classic?
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 Ultra Classic plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 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 Electra Glide Ultra Classic?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic, 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 Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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