2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra
| Factory code | FLHTCUTG |
|---|---|
| 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) |
By 2018, the Tri Glide Ultra had settled into its role as Harley's go-to three-wheeler for riders covering serious miles without giving up stability. The factory Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen handled audio and navigation well enough, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were never part of the package. HogPlay closes that gap with a wireless CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade built around the Tri Glide's dash.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra 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 Tri Glide Ultra and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra
The 2018 Tri Glide Ultra carried Harley's three-wheel touring formula into its second full year, popular with riders who want the confidence of no-tip stability on long-distance runs two-up. The bike's factory Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen was a genuine step up in its day for audio and navigation, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were never built into that system, leaving phone-based apps and hands-free calling outside the factory radio's reach.
An aftermarket touchscreen head unit from Rockford Fosgate, SoundStream, Aquatic AV, Boss or Diamond Audio is usually the fastest way to wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, since most of these radios ship with both built in and no headset bypass is required on this route. For a more factory-styled alternative, swap the Boom! Box for a 2019-2023 GTS radio and pair it with a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor - it unlocks the GTS's own CarPlay and USB port, though Android Auto still needs to be added separately.
To round out the new radio, a HogPlay Media Box brings Android Auto along with Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music and podcast streaming from an SD card or USB drive, so there's no phone data involved. A HogPlay USB Piglet covers Android Auto plus AirPlay and Mirror Link mirroring in a smaller package, and a HogPlay Media Screen can add a second bar-mounted display - though once a head unit's already in place, most riders find it simpler to just upgrade that radio.
2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra 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 Tri Glide Ultra?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra: 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 Tri Glide Ultra?
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 Tri Glide Ultra plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra 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 Tri Glide Ultra?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra 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 Tri Glide Ultra?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra 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 Tri Glide Ultra, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra, 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 Tri Glide Ultra 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 Tri Glide Ultra 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 Tri Glide Ultra: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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