Fed up with Dahua?

A different kind of security

Excellent Dahua hardware. Frustrating SmartPSS software.

What if your cameras could prevent crime, not just detect motion?

Dahua

Video doorbell

1

Someone approaches your home

2

Camera records what happens

3

You get a notification (maybe)

4

Crime already happened. You have footage.

scOS

Makes criminals vulnerable

1

Someone approaches your home

2

AI analyses their behaviour in real-time

3

Suspicious? System intervenes automatically

4

They leave. Crime prevented.

AI that watches so you don't have to

Dahua's IVS and SMD+ still trigger on headlights, rain, and fast-moving targets. scOS watches like a person would - it only alerts you when something genuinely needs your attention.

Dahua

IVS misses fast intrusions and SMD+ is no better than basic motion detection for false alarms

scOS

Contextual AI threat detection

Other problems scOS solves

Simple app. Zero SmartPSS headaches.

Dahua's SmartPSS is plagued with bugs - slow startup, crashes, and each update introduces new problems. DMSS mobile app is functional but basic. scOS gives you one elegant interface anyone can use.

Prevention, not just recording

Your Dahua NVR captures brilliant footage - but only gives you evidence after the break-in. scOS adds an intervention layer: lights activate, speakers warn, and intruders leave before reaching your door.

Cameras that work together

Dahua's NVR treats each camera as an island - no correlation between feeds. scOS tracks activity moving across your entire property, understanding that the person at your gate is now at your back door.

We're not saying Dahua is bad.

It just wasn't built to prevent crime.

It was built for surveillance.

	Dahua	scOS
Camera Hardware	Excellent value worldwide	Works with your Dahua cameras
AI Detection	IVS/SMD+ (misses fast targets)	Sees like a human would
Alert Quality	Triggers on headlights, rain, movement	Alerts only when it matters
Cross-Camera Intelligence	None	Tracks activity across cameras
Response to Threats	Records only	Prevents before it happens
Vehicle Recognition	ANPR (buggy, shows UNKNOWN)	DVLA number plate verification
Mobile App	DMSS (basic, buggy updates)	Designed to never need it
Desktop Software	SmartPSS (30-min startup, crashes)	Browser-based, instant access
Storage	NVR local only	Cloud with local fallback
Setup & Support	Forum-based, grey market issues	Dedicated scOS Architect

	Dahua	scOS
Camera Hardware	Excellent value worldwide	Works with your Dahua cameras
AI Detection	IVS/SMD+ (misses fast targets)	Sees like a human would
Alert Quality	Triggers on headlights, rain, movement	Alerts only when it matters
Cross-Camera Intelligence	None	Tracks activity across cameras
Response to Threats	Records only	Prevents before it happens
Vehicle Recognition	ANPR (buggy, shows UNKNOWN)	DVLA number plate verification
Mobile App	DMSS (basic, buggy updates)	Designed to never need it
Desktop Software	SmartPSS (30-min startup, crashes)	Browser-based, instant access
Storage	NVR local only	Cloud with local fallback
Setup & Support	Forum-based, grey market issues	Dedicated scOS Architect

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Best SmartPSS Alternative: How to Upgrade Your Dahua System

If you're frustrated with SmartPSS, you're not alone. Dahua makes excellent camera hardware - they're the world's second-largest manufacturer for good reason. But their software? That's a different story.

The SmartPSS Problem

Anyone who's used Dahua's software knows the frustrations:

30-minute startup times
Regular crashes, especially after updates
Users consistently report "the new one sucks"
DMSS mobile app is functional but basic

And the detection limitations:

IVS misses fast-moving intruders
Night detection struggles with accuracy
ANPR shows "UNKNOWN" even when plates are clearly visible
No cross-camera intelligence

Can You Upgrade Dahua Detection Without Replacing Cameras?

Yes. scOS is software that connects to your existing Dahua cameras. You keep your hardware investment, but get an entirely different software experience.

Better detection:

Contextual AI that learns your property
Ignores headlights and rain at night
Alerts only on genuine anomalies

Cross-camera intelligence:

Dahua treats each camera as an island
scOS tracks activity across your entire property
Understands that the person at your gate is now at your back door

Actual prevention:

Dahua records crimes beautifully
scOS detects suspicious behaviour and triggers lights, sirens, and deterrents before the crime happens

Simple control:

One app instead of wrestling with SmartPSS
Designed so you rarely need to open it
Works across all your cameras

The scOS Alternative

Here's what we believe security should be.

It should focus on detecting suspicious activity - not just motion, not just shapes, but behaviour that matters. It should only alert you when needed, just like a person would. No more phone buzzing every time a cat walks by.

It should be designed to be left alone. You shouldn't need to fiddle with settings, check recordings, or manage anything. It just works.

All features should be included - no tiers, no upsells, no "premium" detection. See everything you get.

And it should work with any wired camera brand. Your Dahua cameras? They're excellent hardware. scOS makes them intelligent.

Setup is simple. An engineer comes to your property, sets up your Intelligence Hub, and connects your cameras. That's it.

You've invested in great hardware. scOS makes that investment actually work for you.

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No pressure. See what a scOS system would look like for your home. Your dedicated scOS Architect will handle the rest.

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