Ghost Scanner / FAQs

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Understand the system, its phone interface and what is included before deciding whether Ghost Scanner is right for you.

What is Ghost Scanner?

Ghost Scanner is a portable emergency vehicle alert and tracker detection system with a phone-based display. It brings signal strength, visual alerts, activity history, tracker scanning and anti-hack monitoring into one interface. Drone detection alerts are coming soon as a free software update.

Does the phone work on its own?

No. Your phone is the display and control interface for the Ghost Scanner device. The £699 system includes the device and app access; it is not a standalone phone download.

Is there a subscription?

No. The system costs £699 with no subscription or annual renewal fee. Free lifetime software updates and ongoing support are included.

Can I use it in more than one vehicle?

Yes. Ghost Scanner is portable and can move between vehicles. Contact us with your intended setup if you want to use it across several cars or a car and van.

Is Ghost Scanner a UK police scanner?

Ghost Scanner is a UK emergency vehicle detector and police scanner-style alert system. It warns you when nearby emergency-service activity is detected — police, ambulance or fire — on your phone. It does not play emergency-service radio conversations or show a live map of police cars. See the emergency vehicle detector page.

What is the difference from Target Blu Eye 2?

Ghost Scanner uses your phone as the display and includes tracker scanning plus an anti-hack system that monitors and helps prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. Drone detection alerts are coming soon as a free update. Target Blu Eye 2 offers LED and LCD display options for a fitted vehicle system at around twice the listed product price. See the price and feature comparison for the current published figures.

Can Ghost Scanner detect every emergency vehicle?

No system can guarantee an alert for every vehicle in every situation. Detection depends on nearby activity, your surroundings and the setup. The display indicates relative strength rather than an exact distance or vehicle location.

Can it identify whether the alert is police, ambulance or fire?

An emergency alert does not identify the service or individual vehicle. Use it as an additional awareness cue; it does not show a live map of police cars or play emergency-service conversations.

Can it find AirTags and hidden trackers?

Ghost Scanner can scan for compatible nearby trackers, including AirTag-style devices. A result is a reason to investigate, not proof that a device is attached to your car or following you. See tracker detection for what the feature can and cannot tell you.

Will Ghost Scanner detect drones?

Drone detection alerts are coming soon as a free lifetime software update. Existing owners receive the feature without a new purchase or subscription. See the drone detection page for what is planned.

Will Ghost Scanner show car data like warning lights and oil temperature?

Yes — that is coming soon. A simple USB to OBD2 cable lets Ghost Scanner read live vehicle data such as warning lights, oil temperature, speed and more. It is a free upgrade for every customer. No extra charge. See the car data page for what is planned.

Can I choose the app colours?

Yes. Choose Cyan, Green, Red, Amber, Violet or Ice. The layout stays familiar while the panels and accents change colour. Explore the themes on the Ghost Scanner app page.

How do I order?

Use Buy Now to pay through Stripe checkout. The Ghost Scanner system costs £699 with no subscription and free lifetime software updates. If you have a question about your setup or delivery, contact us before ordering.

Is UK delivery included?

Yes. The £699 system price includes delivery to addresses in the United Kingdom. We typically dispatch within 1–3 working days, with delivery in a further 1–5 working days. See delivery and returns.

Can I return Ghost Scanner?

Yes. You can return unused items by post within 14 days of delivery. Return postage is paid by you unless the item is faulty.

How easy is Ghost Scanner to fit?

The physical setup takes seconds: plug the compact device into your cigarette lighter socket or USB power and attach the small antenna to your windscreen. Your phone is the display. No battery hardwiring, firewall cable routing or under-bonnet antenna installation is needed. See the setup guide for wireless and CarPlay video tutorials.

How do I connect wirelessly or use CarPlay?

Plug Ghost Scanner into power and wait a few seconds. For wireless use, join the GS hotspot with password ghostscanner and open the website printed in the box. For the car screen, plug the phone in with USB tethering. Android is available now; Apple iOS is coming soon. Full steps and videos are on the Ghost Scanner setup page.

Can I use Ghost Scanner whilst walking?

Yes. The portable system can be used whilst walking with suitable portable power and your phone as the display. It is not permanently fitted to your vehicle.

What is the anti-hack system?

Ghost Scanner includes anti-hack monitoring designed to help spot and reduce man-in-the-middle style interference between you, the device and the app whilst you drive. It is included in the £699 system. It is an extra layer of awareness, not a guarantee against every attack.

Looking for more detail?

The setup guide covers wireless and CarPlay tutorials. The what’s in the box page shows the Ghost Scanner unit, the included windscreen antenna and the unboxing video. The emergency vehicle alert page explains what an alert and relative strength reading mean. The tracker detection page explains compatible tracker scans and their limitations. The drone detection page covers the alerts coming soon as a free update. The car data page covers live OBD2 tools coming soon as a free upgrade for every customer. The app page covers themes and anti-hack monitoring.

For a closer look at the interface, explore the six themes on the app page. If you are comparing systems, the Target Blu Eye 2 comparison brings together published prices and display choices.

For a question about your own vehicle, phone or order, contact Ghost Scanner.