2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition
| Factory code | FLHTK |
|---|---|
| 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 Limited Shrine Edition is Harley's limited-run tribute dresser, built on the same full-fairing Ultra Limited platform and finished with anniversary-style trim. It rolled out of the factory with the Boom! Box 6.5 GT — a genuinely capable touchscreen infotainment unit for its day, with onboard GPS, weather overlays and a strong stock amp, but no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto built in. HogPlay closes that gap, giving 2018 Shrine Edition riders a wireless path to both without waiting on Harley to add it.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition 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 Limited Shrine Edition and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition
The 2018 Ultra Limited Shrine Edition pairs the standard Ultra Limited's full frame-mount fairing, locking Tour-Pak, and long-haul ergonomics with special-edition badging and finish. Under the fairing sits the Boom! Box 6.5 GT: a 6.5-inch touchscreen with onboard GPS, weather overlays, and a strong stock amplifier — a big step up from earlier Harley radios, but it predates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto entirely, so turn-by-turn phone navigation, calls, and streaming apps never made it into the factory software.
Most 2018 Shrine Edition owners solve this one of two ways. The simplest is dropping in an aftermarket CarPlay radio from a brand like SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, Boss, Diamond Audio or Aquatic AV — nearly all of them ship with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto already onboard, and since there's no factory headset routing to work around on the aftermarket path, no headset bypass is needed. The other route is swapping the 6.5 GT for a 2019-2023 GTS head unit and adding 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).
Either way, a HogPlay Media Box layers in Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music and podcast streaming, playing off an SD card or USB drive with no phone data burned. Prefer to keep things minimal? A USB Piglet adds Android Auto along with Mirror Link and AirPlay screen mirroring, and if you'd rather mount a second display instead of relying on the head unit, a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen is worth a look — though most riders upgrading a bike that already has a screen go straight for the new radio.
2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition 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 Limited Shrine Edition?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition: 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 Limited Shrine Edition?
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 Limited Shrine Edition plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition 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 Limited Shrine Edition?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition 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 Limited Shrine Edition?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition 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 Limited Shrine Edition, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition, 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 Limited Shrine Edition 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 Limited Shrine Edition 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 Limited Shrine Edition: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Shrine Edition, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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