Scanner Free

Ever wondered what's happening on the emergency channels in your city or across the globe? Scanner Free transforms your mobile device into a comprehensive digital radio scanner, providing direct, unfiltered access to live public safety communications.

This application delivers operational access to a network of over 5,000 live audio streams from police, fire, EMS, aviation, marine, and amateur radio bands. It utilizes both GPS and network-based location services to automatically find relevant feeds near you, or you can manually browse by country, state, province, or county. The app maintains a stable connection over both cellular data (3G/4G/5G) and Wi-Fi networks. A background playback mode allows the audio to continue while you use other apps or lock your device. The system is dynamically updated as new broadcaster channels are added worldwide, ensuring the available content list is constantly expanding.

Core Functionality and User Tools

Scanner Free is built for functionality, offering specific tools for monitoring and organizing live radio traffic.

• Access a global database of 5,000+ live public safety, aviation, and marine radio channels.
• Utilize GPS or network triangulation to auto-locate and list nearby emergency feeds.
• Browse and search active channels manually by country, state, province, or county.
• Enable background audio playback to listen while using other mobile applications.
• Bookmark and save favorite channels into a personalized list for instant access.

Turn your phone into a powerful situational awareness tool and hear history as it happens. Download Scanner Free now and claim your direct line to live events.

Heads up: you'll need wifi or a cellular data connection for streaming. Some premium channel groups and advanced features may require additional access.