Cheap cameras. Expensive problems.

Is Sricam Worth It? What You Should Know

If you're considering Sricam cameras because of the budget price, you need to understand what you're actually getting. Sricam promises "affordable security," but that affordability comes with serious compromises—security vulnerabilities, constant app failures, and unreliable hardware.

Why People Look for Sricam Alternatives

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

• Security vulnerabilities - Sricam cameras have documented CVE vulnerabilities (CVE-2019-11219 and CVE-2019-11220) that allow attackers to intercept video feeds in cleartext and remotely access footage. You're not just recording thieves—you're broadcasting to them.
• App that doesn't work - Frequent timeout errors, crashes after updates, and cameras showing offline despite being online. Customers report losing all device settings after app updates.
• Wi-Fi unreliability - Sricam cameras randomly go offline and require hard resets. Reports indicate some cameras freeze and need resetting every 3 days.
• Basic detection - No intelligent filtering. You get alerts for shadows, passing cars, and reflections, not actual threats.
• Hardware instability - Known for poor quality control and high failure rates. The budget price reflects the budget quality.

Should I Get Sricam? The Honest Answer

Sricam is cheap. That's the only honest advantage. Everything else—security, reliability, usability—is compromised to hit that low price point.

You'll save £200 upfront and spend months dealing with:

• An app that crashes regularly
• Cameras showing offline when they're actually on
• Security vulnerabilities you can't patch
• False alerts you can't filter out
• Support that never responds

And you get the knowledge that your video feeds might be visible to attackers thanks to well-documented vulnerabilities.

The scOS Alternative

Here's what we believe: security cameras should work like a trusted neighbour keeping an eye on your property. Not a system you babysit. Not an app you fight with. Just quiet, intelligent protection.

scOS focuses on one thing: detecting suspicious activity. Not recording everything. Not flooding you with alerts. Detecting the things that actually matter.

We only alert you when something needs your attention. Just like a person would. A car pulls into your drive at 3am? You'll know. A cat walks past? Silence.

scOS is designed to be left alone. Set it up once. Then forget about it. No daily troubleshooting. No app crashes. No firmware updates that break everything. It just works, quietly, in the background.

Every feature is included. No tiers. No upsells. No "premium" unlocks. You get everything from day one.

Works with any wired camera brand. You're not locked into proprietary hardware. Choose professional PoE cameras from Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, or any brand you trust. scOS brings the intelligence.