Overview & Features

More touchscreen. Fewer buttons. Meet the Uniden HomePatrol-2.

Ever look at a police scanner and wonder why it has more buttons than your old VCR remote?

The Uniden HomePatrol-2 digital police scanner takes a different approach. Instead of making you memorize a maze of buttons, it puts a color touchscreen in front of you.

Enter your ZIP code, choose the types of radio traffic you want to hear, and start scanning compatible nearby systems. It's designed for home listening, trips and vehicle use, with a portable design that's also happy on your desk.

The best part? You don't need to be a radio expert to get started.

Why choose the HomePatrol-2?

  • 3.5-inch color touchscreen. Tap the display instead of memorizing dozens of button combinations.
  • ZIP-code scanning. Use the onboard radio database to locate compatible systems near you.
  • P25 Phase I and II included. Hear compatible digital public safety systems alongside conventional analog services.
  • Choose your listening interests. Select police, fire, EMS, aviation, railroad, NOAA weather and other supported service types.
  • Home, car or portable use. Put it on the included desktop stand, power it by compatible USB or use four rechargeable AA batteries.
  • Recording and Instant Replay. Capture radio traffic and replay what you missed.
  • Favorites Lists. Organize favorite departments so you aren't monitoring every frequency in the neighborhood.
  • Weather monitoring. Follow compatible NOAA broadcasts and alerts.
  • GPS-capable with an accessory. Add an external GPS receiver for automatic location-based scanning as you travel.

Watch the HomePatrol-2 in action

A touchscreen instead of a science project

Think about the first time you traded a phone with dozens of tiny buttons for a touchscreen. Suddenly a lot of things got easier.

That's the idea here. Tap the screen to select service types, adjust locations, manage Favorites Lists and control the scanner. You'll still need accurate local radio data, but it's a far more approachable interface than the usual button-heavy scanner.

If you enjoy technical projects, you can dig deeper with Uniden's free HomePatrol Sentinel software. If you don't, our programming team can organize your favorite local agencies for you.

Important: Not every digital radio system is compatible

The HomePatrol-2 supports P25 Phase I and II, but doesn't receive DMR or NXDN. The optional Extreme Upgrade adds analysis tools, not those radio formats.

It also lacks the specialized True I/Q receiver found in Uniden's SDS scanners. If your county uses difficult simulcast networks, our recommendation is the SDS100 or SDS200.

If you need DMR or NXDN instead, ask us about compatible alternatives.

HomePatrol-2, BCD436HP or SDS200?

Choose HomePatrol-2 if easy touchscreen operation and convenient home listening come first.

Choose BCD436HP if you prefer a conventional handheld shape and direct controls.

Choose SDS200 for a fixed home/vehicle installation where challenging simulcast is your biggest concern.

There's no point buying features you'll never use. But you also don't want a scanner that can't receive your local departments. Ask our experts to check your area for free before you buy.