Fed up with EZVIZ?

Good EZVIZ cameras. Cloud-dependent software.

What if your cameras worked without Chinese servers?

EZVIZ

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

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They leave. Crime prevented.

Your cameras shouldn't need China to work

EZVIZ CloudPlay routes your footage through servers in China, Ireland, and the US. When their cloud goes down, so does your security. scOS uses UK-based cloud processing with local fallback - no overseas dependencies.

EZVIZ

EZVIZ CloudPlay outages leave you blind - footage stored on overseas servers

scOS

UK cloud storage with local fallback

Other problems scOS solves

Security that's actually worth paying for

EZVIZ locks basic AI features behind CloudPlay subscriptions - and users report difficulty cancelling despite multiple requests. scOS delivers what a full-time security guard would (£41k/year) from just £19/month, with all features included.

An app that actually works

EZVIZ app users report crashes, freezes, and the app refusing to start after updates. One user with over a dozen cameras described recent updates as 'frustration and disappointment'. scOS is designed so you rarely need the app at all.

GDPR compliant. UK data processing.

EZVIZ is owned by Hikvision - a company banned from US government use over security concerns. Your footage may be accessed by employees in China, UK, and US. scOS keeps your data in the UK under full GDPR protection.

We're not saying EZVIZ is bad.

It just wasn't built to prevent crime.

It was built for surveillance.

EZVIZscOS
Camera HardwareGood value PoE camerasWorks with your EZVIZ PoE cameras
Cloud DependencyRequires CloudPlay for AI featuresUK cloud storage with local fallback
Data LocationChina, Ireland, US serversUK-based, GDPR compliant
Parent CompanyHikvision (Chinese state-linked)UK company, UK jurisdiction
SubscriptionCloudPlay from $5.99/monthAll features included from £19/month
App ReliabilityFrequent crashes and bugsDesigned to rarely need the app
Response to ThreatsRecords footageAutomated intervention
Cross-Camera IntelligenceBasicTracks activity across cameras
Vehicle RecognitionBasic detectionDVLA number plate verification
Setup & SupportDIY with poor customer serviceDedicated scOS Architect
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How to Use EZVIZ Cameras Without CloudPlay

If you own EZVIZ PoE cameras, you've got decent hardware at a good price. The problem isn't the cameras - it's the cloud-dependent ecosystem that comes with them.

The CloudPlay Problem

EZVIZ wants you locked into CloudPlay - their subscription service that stores your footage on overseas servers. Here's what users experience:

  • Cloud outages - When EZVIZ servers go down, your security goes with them
  • Cancellation difficulties - Users report requesting cancellation multiple times but still being charged
  • Video playback failures - One reviewer couldn't watch any CloudPlay footage despite paying for the service
  • Data concerns - Your footage travels through China, Ireland, and US servers

Is EZVIZ Safe to Use in the UK?

EZVIZ is the consumer brand of Hikvision - a Chinese company that's been banned from US government installations over security concerns. While EZVIZ has a European subsidiary for GDPR purposes, their privacy policy states that employees in China can access your data.

For UK homeowners, this raises questions:

  • Where is your footage actually stored?
  • Who has access to it?
  • What happens if UK-China relations deteriorate?

Can You Use EZVIZ Cameras Without the EZVIZ App?

Yes - if you have EZVIZ PoE cameras.

scOS connects to your existing EZVIZ PoE cameras and adds intelligent features without CloudPlay.

The scOS Alternative

Here's what we believe security should be.

It should detect what matters. Not every leaf that blows past your camera. Not every car that drives by. scOS focuses on suspicious activity - the things that actually threaten your property.

It should only alert you when needed. Just like a person would. You wouldn't hire a security guard who called you every time a cat walked past. scOS understands context and only interrupts your day when something genuinely requires your attention.

It should be designed to be left alone. No constant tweaking. No endless configuration. Set it up once and forget about it. scOS works quietly in the background, doing its job without demanding yours.

All features should be included. No upsells. No locked capabilities. No "premium tiers" for basic functionality. From £19/month, you get everything scOS offers - because security shouldn't come with asterisks.

It should work with any wired camera. Your EZVIZ PoE cameras. Or any other brand that connects to your existing cameras. scOS doesn't lock you into proprietary hardware - it works with what you already own.

Keep Your Cameras, Ditch CloudPlay

You don't need to throw away your EZVIZ hardware. scOS just needs our Intelligence Hub to connect to your existing cameras:

  1. Keep your EZVIZ PoE cameras - They're good hardware at a fair price
  2. Professional integration - Our team connects scOS to your existing setup
  3. UK cloud storage - Your footage stays in the UK with local fallback for resilience
  4. All features from £19/month - Like having a full-time security guard for a fraction of the cost

Your cameras stay. CloudPlay goes. Your footage stays in the UK.

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