2018 Indian Chieftain Classic
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic
| Engine | Thunder Stroke 111 |
|---|---|
| Factory head unit | 7-inch Ride Command (no Apple CarPlay — added 2020) — HogPlay Screen adds it |
| Factory USB location | Factory USB port (Ride Command) |
| Fairing Style | bagger fairing (frame-mounted, valanced front fender) |
New for 2018, the Chieftain Classic brought back the valanced front fender and a leather fringed seat on the Thunder Stroke 111, with the 7-inch Ride Command touchscreen. As a 2018 unit it carries no factory Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. HogPlay's 7-inch CarPlay & Android Auto Media Screen adds both wirelessly on built-in speakers, off universal USB power — reversible, no dealer.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic left the factory with no radio, stereo or touchscreen to bypass — so instead of a workaround, you add your own. A standalone HogPlay Media Screen is a 7-inch head unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, live Maps & Waze navigation, calls and streaming built in — we recommend the Screen 7 Pro with its onboard DVR drive-cam. Most riders settle for Bluetooth-only kits that leave the phone in your pocket with no turn-by-turn directions; this puts it all on the bars instead. It mounts to the handlebars with basic power and ground and comes off just as easily, so reach out to the HogPlay team if you'd like a hand. (Media Box support on Screens is in development.)
HogPlay CarPlay screens that fit 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen Mirror with DVR Dash Cam
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringWe also stock universal parts that fit the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic and most other motorcycles
✓ Universal fitHogPlay Motorcycle Media Box Power Boost Cable - USB-C
✓ Universal fitHogPlay Universal Motorcycle USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Goldwing)✓ Universal fitHogPlay Motorcycle Media Box Power Boost Cable - USB-AAbout the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic
The 2018 Chieftain Classic revived Indian's iconic valanced fender and a genuine-leather fringed seat over the Thunder Stroke 111, pairing heritage looks with the 7-inch Ride Command touchscreen. That pre-2020 Ride Command has no Apple CarPlay and no Android Auto. HogPlay's 7-inch Media Screen adds both wirelessly, with its own speakers and a universal USB mount, fully reversible.
2018 Indian Chieftain Classic CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic left the factory with no radio or touchscreen, so it cannot run CarPlay on its own. A bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation and streaming to the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic?
The 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic has no factory radio, so a HogPlay Media Screen is the way to add Android Auto: it has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built in, nothing else required.
What apps and streaming can I run on the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic is a self-contained media center: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus navigation, music and apps on the handlebars.
Is the HogPlay install on the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Indian Chieftain 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 Indian Chieftain Classic?
No — the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic has no factory screen to unlock, so no bypass is involved. A bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen adds wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic?
The part made for the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic is the bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen — wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, navigation and streaming in one unit. Confirm the exact fit with What Fits.
For the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic: with no factory radio, the all-in-one HogPlay Media Screen is the pick — wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are built in.
Is Android Auto on the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic runs a dual-Bluetooth design — pair your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on one channel while the other feeds an auxiliary amplifier, handlebar speakers or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small built-in speaker handles turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio on the move, and the fully sealed, waterproof housing is built rugged to stand up to the weather and the elements the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic rides in.
Android Auto on the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic: HogPlay makes the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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