Fed up with Samsung?

A different kind of security

Samsung cameras recording crimes instead of stopping them?

What if your security system actually prevented intrusions before they happened?

Samsung

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.

Can't be jammed. Can't be disabled.

Samsung SmartThings cameras rely entirely on Wi-Fi. Criminals know this - a £20 jammer disables them instantly. scOS uses hardwired ethernet that can't be jammed, blocked, or interfered with.

Samsung

Samsung SmartThings cameras can be disabled with Wi-Fi jammers

scOS

Wired PoE cameras from any brand

Other problems scOS solves

Always works. No app dependency.

Samsung SmartThings app crashes, won't load, or fails to connect regularly. scOS cameras are hardwired with cloud processing and local fallback - your cameras keep recording even during brief internet outages, with AI alerts resuming when connectivity returns.

No batteries. 24/7 continuous monitoring.

Samsung battery-powered cameras can't monitor continuously - it would drain the battery in hours. They only activate when motion is detected. Real threats can slip through the gaps. scOS analyzes every frame, around the clock.

Professional-grade clarity. Every detail visible.

Samsung's Wi-Fi compression results in blurry, pixelated footage that's useless for identifying faces or number plates. scOS works with professional-grade PoE cameras - crisp, clear 4K video that holds up in court.

We're not saying Samsung is bad.

It just wasn't built to prevent crime.

It was built to see who’s at your door.

	Samsung	scOS
Connection Type	Wi-Fi (can be jammed)	Wired Ethernet (immune to jamming)
Power Source	Battery (status visible to criminals)	Wired PoE from any brand
Motion Detection	Basic PIR sensor	AI-powered analysis
Response	Records after the fact	Prevents before it happens
False Alarms	Frequent	Rare (AI filtering)
Subscription	Required for cloud storage	All features included
Installation	DIY	Professional included
Setup & Support	You figure it out	Dedicated scOS Architect
Video Quality	Compressed Wi-Fi feed	Professional PoE cameras up to 4K
Required Hardware for scOS	N/A	Just our Intelligence Hub

	Samsung	scOS
Connection Type	Wi-Fi (can be jammed)	Wired Ethernet (immune to jamming)
Power Source	Battery (status visible to criminals)	Wired PoE from any brand
Motion Detection	Basic PIR sensor	AI-powered analysis
Response	Records after the fact	Prevents before it happens
False Alarms	Frequent	Rare (AI filtering)
Subscription	Required for cloud storage	All features included
Installation	DIY	Professional included
Setup & Support	You figure it out	Dedicated scOS Architect
Video Quality	Compressed Wi-Fi feed	Professional PoE cameras up to 4K
Required Hardware for scOS	N/A	Just our Intelligence Hub

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Is Samsung SmartThings Worth It? What You Should Know

If you're searching for a Samsung SmartThings alternative, you've probably already discovered the limitations. Samsung makes consumer-grade Wi-Fi cameras that prioritise ecosystem integration over security performance. They record what happens - but they don't prevent it.

Why People Look for Samsung Alternatives

The most common frustrations that send people searching for a Samsung alternative:

Wi-Fi vulnerability - SmartThings cameras can be disabled with a £20 jammer. Criminals know this and use it.
Battery dependency - Battery-powered cameras only wake up when motion is detected. Real threats can slip through the gaps between triggers.
Unreliable SmartThings app - The app frequently crashes, won't load, or shows cameras as offline even when they're working fine.
False alerts - Constant notifications for cars, shadows, and animals create alert fatigue. You stop checking alerts. Real threats get ignored.
Poor video quality - Wi-Fi compression makes footage pixelated and blurry - useless for identifying faces or number plates.

Should I Get Samsung SmartThings Cameras? The Honest Answer

Samsung cameras are decent if you want basic home monitoring and you're already in the SmartThings ecosystem. But if you're asking "is Samsung worth it for actual security?" - that's a different question.

Samsung sends you a notification after someone's already on your property. By then, the damage is done. You have footage for the police, but your package is still gone and the intruder is already inside.

The scOS Alternative

Here's what we believe: security should work. Not just record, but actually prevent.

scOS focuses on one thing - detecting suspicious activity before it becomes a problem. Our AI watches every frame from every camera, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When something matters, it alerts you. Just like a person would. When it doesn't matter, it stays quiet.

You don't configure it. You don't train it. You don't think about it. It just works.

All features are included - no tiers, no upsells, no "premium plans." And because scOS works with any wired camera brand, you're never locked into our hardware or Samsung's ecosystem.

Installation? Simple. An engineer comes to your property, sets up your Intelligence Hub, and connects your cameras. Professional installation is included. You don't lift a finger.

From that moment on, you have AI watching your cameras like a full-time security guard - except it costs from £19/month instead of £41,000 a year.

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.

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