What's in the Box

Here's what comes with the Uniden HomePatrol-2:

  • HomePatrol-2 digital touchscreen police scanner
  • Four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries
  • Stock SMA rubber antenna
  • SMA-to-BNC antenna adapter
  • Pre-installed microSD card with scanner database
  • Mini-USB-to-USB cable
  • Desktop stand
  • Quick-start documentation

Watch our HomePatrol-2 unboxing video to see the equipment before it arrives.

Four rechargeable AA batteries are included

That means you can move your scanner around the house or listen away from an outlet. For longer sessions, we recommend a spare set of four rechargeable AA batteries and a dedicated 4-bay AA charger.

Having one charged set ready is easier than discovering your batteries are dead when something interesting is happening.

Important: No separate USB wall adapter in the box

You get a USB cable, but not the wall power adapter. For regular home listening, add a compatible AC wall charger rather than relying on batteries alone.

Use a suitable power source and rechargeable NiMH batteries for in-radio charging. Never try to charge disposable alkaline batteries.

Yes, the desktop stand is included

Prop the scanner on your desk or shelf so the touchscreen faces you. Think of it as a compact desktop radio, not a walkie-talkie permanently clipped to your belt.

The stand is just a stand, not a powered charging dock. Connect power to the scanner itself.

Taking the HomePatrol-2 in your vehicle?

A dedicated car mount and vehicle power adapter are not included. If you want automatic location-based scanning as you drive, you'll also need a compatible external GPS receiver.

See the Uniden Universal GPS. Without GPS you can still select locations manually from the touchscreen.

Try Sentinel before you buy

The HomePatrol-2 uses its own HomePatrol Sentinel version, identified by the orange shield icon. It's free Windows software for database updates, Favorites Lists and supported firmware updates.

Download HomePatrol Sentinel and see whether you'd enjoy setting it up yourself or prefer our technicians to handle programming.