Fed up with Nest?
A different kind of security
What if your cameras could stop intruders, not just film them?
Video doorbell
Someone approaches your home
Camera records what happens
You get a notification (maybe)
Crime already happened. You have footage.
Makes criminals vulnerable
Someone approaches your home
AI analyses their behaviour in real-time
Suspicious? System intervenes automatically
They leave. Crime prevented.
Nest cameras rely on Wi-Fi and frequently drop offline - even when your internet is working fine. scOS uses hardwired ethernet connections that provide rock-solid reliability and cannot be interfered with by criminals using signal jammers.
Nest
Nest cameras constantly go offline - a known issue Google still hasn't fixed
scOS
Wired PoE cameras from any brand
We're not saying Nest is bad.
It just wasn't built to prevent crime.
It was built to see who’s at your door.
| Nest | scOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Wi-Fi (can be jammed) | Wired Ethernet (immune to jamming) |
| Video Storage | Cloud only (frequent errors) | Cloud with local fallback |
| Motion Detection | Basic AI (misses events) | Advanced AI pattern analysis |
| Response | Records after the fact | Prevents before it happens |
| App Experience | Good Google Home integration | Dedicated security-focused app |
| What You Pay For | £200/year for unreliable cloud recording | From £19/month for 24/7 AI prevention |
| Installation | DIY | Professional included |
| Setup & Support | Online forums | Dedicated scOS Architect |
| Data Practices | Data used across Google ecosystem | Data Ethics Zone - plain English data policy |
| Nest | scOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Wi-Fi (can be jammed) | Wired Ethernet (immune to jamming) |
| Video Storage | Cloud only (frequent errors) | Cloud with local fallback |
| Motion Detection | Basic AI (misses events) | Advanced AI pattern analysis |
| Response | Records after the fact | Prevents before it happens |
| App Experience | Good Google Home integration | Dedicated security-focused app |
| What You Pay For | £200/year for unreliable cloud recording | From £19/month for 24/7 AI prevention |
| Installation | DIY | Professional included |
| Setup & Support | Online forums | Dedicated scOS Architect |
| Data Practices | Data used across Google ecosystem | Data Ethics Zone - plain English data policy |
If you're searching for a Nest camera alternative, you're probably frustrated with rising subscription costs or reliability issues. You're not alone - and there's a reason people are looking elsewhere.
Nest cameras integrate beautifully with Google Home. The app is polished, Google Assistant works well, and the hardware looks good. But if you're asking "is Nest worth it for home security?" - consider what you're actually getting.
What Nest does well:
Where Nest falls short:
The fundamental issue isn't the hardware - it's the approach. Nest records evidence. By the time you get the notification, the intruder is already on your property.
Is Nest Aware worth it if you're paying £200/year to watch recordings of crimes that already happened?
Here's what scOS actually does:
Focuses on detecting suspicious activity. Not motion. Not shadows. Suspicious behaviour—the kind a trained security guard would notice.
Only alerts you when needed. Just like a person would. No notification spam. When scOS alerts you, it matters.
Designed to be left alone. Set it up once. Forget about it. scOS watches every frame, 24/7. That's the job.
All features included. From £19/month. See everything you get →
Works with any wired camera brand. Your choice of professional PoE hardware. Can't be jammed, always online.
It's simple. An engineer comes to your property, sets up your Intelligence Hub, and connects your cameras. That's it.
Your dedicated scOS Architect knows your system. One point of contact, not a forum post.
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