2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special
| Factory code | FLHXS |
|---|---|
| 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 Street Glide Special closed out the pre-GTS era of Harley's touring line, still running the Boom! Box 6.5 GT that had anchored the Special's cockpit since 2014. It's a mature, reliable factory touchscreen - just one that never got Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. HogPlay adds both wirelessly, whether through a modern aftermarket radio or a swap to the CarPlay-ready GTS that replaced it in 2019.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special 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 Street Glide Special and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special 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 Street Glide Special
As the last model year before Harley introduced the GTS infotainment in 2019, the 2018 Street Glide Special represents the Boom! Box 6.5 GT at its most refined - a mature touchscreen system that's still, at its core, a closed factory unit with no Apple CarPlay and no Android Auto.
Riders coming from newer cars or bikes with CarPlay know what they're missing: real map data instead of a phone glanced at in a mount, their own music library, and hands-free calls and texts on the move.
An aftermarket CarPlay radio - Rockford Fosgate, Boss and Aquatic AV all build touring-fairing options - usually brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto onboard together, and there's no headset bypass to deal with on this route. Some 2018 owners instead swap up to the 2019-2023 GTS head unit and add a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor to unlock its factory CarPlay and USB port. From there, a HogPlay Media Box adds Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music and podcast streaming from an SD card or USB drive, a HogPlay USB Piglet adds Android Auto with Mirror Link/AirPlay mirroring, and a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen suits riders who'd rather add a screen than replace the radio.
2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special 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 Street Glide Special?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special: 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 Street Glide Special?
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 Street Glide Special plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special 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 Street Glide Special?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special 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 Street Glide Special?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special 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 Street Glide Special, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special, 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 Street Glide Special 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 Street Glide Special 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 Street Glide Special: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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