2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide
| Factory code | FLTRX |
|---|---|
| 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) |
The 2018 Road Glide, one of the last model years before Harley's factory CarPlay-equipped GTS radio arrived in 2019, shipped with the familiar non-touch Boom! Box 4.3. It's a fine radio for basic Bluetooth and AM/FM, but it never supported Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. HogPlay closes that gap now, years ahead of any factory fix, with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto added through an aftermarket radio or a GTS swap.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road Glide and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road Glide
The 2018 Road Glide was one of the last model years before Harley's GTS radio brought factory CarPlay to the touring line in 2019 - which means it still rode with the non-touch Boom! Box 4.3 and no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Riders don't have to wait for a factory fix to get there.
An aftermarket CarPlay radio from SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, Boss, Diamond Audio or Aquatic AV drops into the fairing and usually brings wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto together, with no headset bypass needed. The other route is swapping in a 2019-2023 GTS radio and unlocking its factory CarPlay and USB port with a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor - that bypass covers CarPlay only, so Android Auto still needs its own add-on.
Round out either setup with 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 required. A USB Piglet adds Android Auto with Mirror Link or AirPlay mirroring in a smaller package, and a bar-mounted Media Screen is the move for bikes with no head unit yet - on a 2018 Road Glide, which already has one, the radio upgrade is usually where riders start.
2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road Glide?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road 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 Road Glide plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road Glide?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road Glide?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road Glide, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road 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 Road 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 Road 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 Road Glide: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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