2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary
| 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 Anniversary pairs Harley's fairing-mounted touring comfort with special-edition trim, riding on the Milwaukee-Eight engine platform. Its Boom! Box 6.5 GT was one of the more advanced factory touchscreens Harley offered at the time, but it predates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so there's no factory phone mirroring built in. HogPlay adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to that same fairing, either through a new aftermarket CarPlay radio or a swap to a 2019-2023 GTS unit paired with a HogPlay bypass adaptor.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary 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 Anniversary and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary and most other motorcycles
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen Mirror with DVR Dash Cam
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary
The 2018 Street Glide Special Anniversary carries Harley's Milwaukee-Eight power and fairing-mounted touring layout, dressed in Anniversary-year trim. Its Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen was a genuine step up for factory Harley infotainment, with a bigger display and easier menus than the radios that came before it - but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto simply weren't part of that generation, so turn-by-turn nav and phone audio still route through a wired aux cord or basic Bluetooth streaming at best.
Most riders solve that by dropping in an aftermarket CarPlay-capable radio - brands like SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, Boss and Diamond Audio build head units sized for the Street Glide fairing that bring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto onboard together, with no factory headset bypass required. Riders who'd rather keep a Harley-branded dash instead swap the Boom! Box for a 2019-2023 GTS head unit and add a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor, which unlocks the GTS's factory CarPlay and USB port (Android Auto still needs to come from elsewhere on that path).
Whichever radio ends up in the fairing, a HogPlay Media Box layers on Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music and podcast streaming straight off an SD card or USB drive - no phone data required. A HogPlay USB Piglet is the compact route to Android Auto with Mirror Link or AirPlay screen mirroring, and for riders who want a dedicated bar-mounted display rather than upgrading the existing head unit, a HogPlay Media Screen is worth a look - though most riders with a factory radio already in the fairing choose to upgrade that unit instead.
2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary 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 Anniversary?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary: 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 Anniversary?
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 Anniversary plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary 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 Anniversary?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary 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 Anniversary?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary 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 Anniversary, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary, 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 Anniversary 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 Anniversary 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 Anniversary: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Anniversary, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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