2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson 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 Ultra Classic rode out its run on the Milwaukee-Eight 107 with the Boom! Box 6.5 GT still as the top factory radio, the last model year before Harley's next touring redesign. It's a solid, familiar touchscreen, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were never part of its factory feature set. HogPlay retrofits wireless CarPlay and Android Auto onto this bike through an aftermarket radio or a swap toward the newer GTS platform.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 Harley-Davidson 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 Ultra Classic and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson 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 Ultra Classic
The 2018 Ultra Classic closed out this model's run on the Milwaukee-Eight 107, still paired with the familiar Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen as the top factory radio before Harley's next touring redesign arrived. It's a mature, well-sorted system for what it does, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were never part of it - no update ever added them, on this bike or any 2018 Harley. Riders chasing phone-mirrored navigation and music have to look past the factory dash.
The quickest route is an aftermarket touchscreen from SoundStream or Diamond Audio, most of which come with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto already built in - and since it's a standalone aftermarket radio, there's no headset bypass to add for phone mirroring to work. Riders who'd rather step toward the newer factory setup can swap in a 2019-2023 GTS radio and add a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor, unlocking the GTS's factory CarPlay and USB port (the bypass itself doesn't bring Android Auto along).
Add a HogPlay Media Box to either path for Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcasts, played from an SD card or USB drive with no phone data used. A USB Piglet is the alternative for Android Auto plus Mirror Link and AirPlay screen mirroring straight from your phone. A bar-mounted Media Screen is available as well, though most 2018 Ultra Classic owners with a working head unit just upgrade the radio instead.
2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson 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 Ultra Classic?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson 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 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 Ultra Classic plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson 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 Ultra Classic?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson 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 Ultra Classic?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson 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 Ultra Classic, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson 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 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 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 Ultra Classic: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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