Fed up with Lorex?

Quality Lorex cameras. Frustrating software.

What if your cameras could prevent crime, not just record it?

Lorex

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.

An app that actually works

Lorex Cloud is notorious for connection failures, crashing, and showing cameras offline when they're not. Users report spending hours with support and still can't connect. scOS is designed to work reliably - and you'll rarely need to open it.

Lorex

Lorex Cloud app fails to connect repeatedly - Android, iOS, even desktop crashes

scOS

Rock-solid connectivity

Other problems scOS solves

Detection that understands context

Lorex motion detection triggers on headlights, shadows, and weather changes. Their basic AI can't tell a delivery driver from a prowler. scOS understands behaviour - alerting you to genuine threats, not passing cars.

Prevention, not just evidence

Lorex captures crisp 4K footage of your break-in. But you're still burgled. scOS doesn't just watch - it intervenes with lights, speakers, and live audio before criminals reach your door.

Support that actually resolves issues

Lorex users report waiting over 45 minutes on hold, being transferred repeatedly, and still not resolving issues. Some report customer service not even responding within return periods. scOS pairs you with a dedicated Architect who knows your system.

We're not saying Lorex is bad.

It just wasn't built to prevent crime.

It was built for surveillance.

LorexscOS
Camera HardwareSolid 4K PoE camerasWorks with your Lorex PoE cameras
AI DetectionBasic motion/person detectionBehavioural AI with context
False Alert RateHigh (headlights, shadows, weather)Sees like a human would
Response to ThreatsRecords footageAutomated intervention
Cross-Camera IntelligenceNoneTracks activity across cameras
Mobile AppLorex Cloud (connection issues)Designed to never need it
StorageLocal NVRCloud with local fallback
Vehicle RecognitionBasic detectionDVLA number plate verification
Customer SupportLong waits, inconsistent helpDedicated scOS Architect
Remote AccessCloud discontinued for older NVRsReliable cloud connectivity

How to Make Your Lorex Cameras Smarter

If you're searching for ways to upgrade your Lorex system, you've probably experienced the frustration firsthand: decent cameras, disappointing software. The hardware works. The NVR records. But the app disconnects, the detection triggers on everything, and when something actually happens - you just get footage of it.

Good news: you don't need to replace your cameras. You need smarter software.

The Lorex Software Problem

Lorex makes solid PoE camera hardware. The cameras are reliable, the 4K quality is good, and the value is reasonable. But the software lets everything down:

  • Lorex Cloud app is notorious for connection failures and crashes
  • Users report cameras showing "offline" when they're actually online
  • Desktop software has been reported to cause system crashes
  • Cloud access has been discontinued entirely for older NVR models
  • Customer support waits exceed 45 minutes with inconsistent results

Can You Upgrade Lorex Detection?

Yes - and you keep your existing cameras.

scOS connects to your existing Lorex PoE cameras and adds the intelligence layer that your NVR simply cannot provide:

Behavioural analysis:

  • Lorex asks "did something move?"
  • scOS asks "is this person behaving suspiciously?"
  • Postman dropping a parcel? No alert.
  • Someone checking your windows at 2am? That's a threat.

Cross-camera intelligence:

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

Actual prevention:

  • Lorex records evidence after the fact
  • scOS triggers lights, speakers, and intervention before the crime happens

Reliable Remote Access

One of the biggest Lorex frustrations is remote connectivity. Their cloud service has been discontinued for some NVR models, leaving users with only port forwarding as an option.

scOS provides reliable cloud connectivity that doesn't depend on Lorex's infrastructure. Your cameras, your footage, accessible when you need it.

Keep Your Lorex Hardware

You've already invested in decent PoE cameras. The hardware isn't the problem - the software is. scOS adds the AI layer that transforms passive recording into active protection.

Your cameras still capture everything. Your local storage still works as a backup. But now you have AI that understands context and takes action when threats are real.

The scOS Difference

Here's the thing about security cameras: they've been solving the wrong problem. Every system out there is obsessed with recording. More pixels. More storage. More footage of crimes that already happened.

We asked a different question. What if your cameras could actually prevent crime?

scOS focuses on detecting suspicious activity - not just motion, not just people, but genuine threats. It only alerts you when something matters. Just like a person would.

And here's what we're most proud of: it's designed to be left alone. No tweaking sensitivity sliders. No training periods. No daily check-ins. Install it and forget it exists - until it stops a crime.

Every feature is included. No tiers. No upsells. No "premium AI detection" add-ons.

And it works with any wired camera brand. Including your Lorex.

How Installation Works

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

Note: scOS works with Lorex wired PoE systems. Proprietary wireless Lorex cameras are not compatible.

Ready to design your system?

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

From £19/mo · Professional installation included · No contract