Fed up with Tapo?

A different kind of security

Great value Tapo cameras. Basic software holding them back.

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

Tapo

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.

Your cameras deserve better software

VIGI VMS is functional but basic - limited automation, slow app connections, and confusing split between Tapo and VIGI ecosystems. scOS provides one intelligent platform that actually works.

Tapo

VIGI software is basic and the Tapo/VIGI ecosystem split causes constant frustration

scOS

Intelligent unified platform

Other problems scOS solves

Smart detection that actually works

VIGI's AI triggers on rain, snow, and lighting changes. Setting up smart detection requires technical configuration across multiple interfaces. scOS AI understands context - learning your property to identify genuine threats.

Prevention, not just evidence

Your VIGI NVR records footage to a local hard drive - great evidence after a break-in. scOS adds an intervention layer: lights activate, speakers warn, and intruders leave before reaching your door.

Instant access, every time

VIGI app users report 10-second waits to see camera feeds and frequent 'Connection failed' errors. scOS is designed so you rarely need to check - but when you do, it's instant.

We're not saying Tapo is bad.

It just wasn't built to prevent crime.

It was built for surveillance.

	Tapo	scOS
Camera Hardware	Excellent value PoE cameras	Works with your Tapo VIGI cameras
AI Detection	Basic (struggles with weather)	Sees like a human would
False Alarms	Common in rain/snow	Near-zero (understands context)
Response to Threats	Records only	Prevents before it happens
Cross-Camera Intelligence	None	Tracks activity across cameras
Software	Basic VMS, split ecosystem	One intelligent platform
Mobile App	Slow connections, frequent errors	Designed to never need it
Storage	Local HDD only	Cloud with local fallback
Vehicle Recognition	Basic detection	DVLA number plate verification
Setup & Support	DIY configuration	Dedicated scOS Architect

	Tapo	scOS
Camera Hardware	Excellent value PoE cameras	Works with your Tapo VIGI cameras
AI Detection	Basic (struggles with weather)	Sees like a human would
False Alarms	Common in rain/snow	Near-zero (understands context)
Response to Threats	Records only	Prevents before it happens
Cross-Camera Intelligence	None	Tracks activity across cameras
Software	Basic VMS, split ecosystem	One intelligent platform
Mobile App	Slow connections, frequent errors	Designed to never need it
Storage	Local HDD only	Cloud with local fallback
Vehicle Recognition	Basic detection	DVLA number plate verification
Setup & Support	DIY configuration	Dedicated scOS Architect

See all scOS features

How to Make Your Tapo Cameras Smarter

If you've invested in Tapo VIGI cameras, you've made a smart choice. TP-Link's VIGI line offers excellent value - reliable PoE hardware, decent image quality, and professional features at budget-friendly prices.

The hardware isn't the problem. The software is.

The VIGI Software Problem

If you've used VIGI VMS or the VIGI app, you know the frustrations:

Split ecosystem confusion - Tapo and VIGI are separate product lines that don't fully integrate. Users report "non full working systems" when mixing products
Slow app connections - Waiting 10 seconds to see your camera feed is frustrating, especially in emergencies
Smart detection issues - Basic detection works, but AI detection struggles with rain, snow, and lighting changes
Configuration complexity - Smart events must be set in the right place (NVR vs app) or notifications simply don't work

The result? Great cameras held back by basic software.

Can You Upgrade Tapo VIGI Detection?

Yes - and you don't need to replace your cameras.

scOS connects to your existing Tapo VIGI cameras and adds an intelligent AI layer that VIGI's software doesn't provide:

Contextual AI detection:

Learns your property's normal patterns
Ignores rain, snow, and lighting changes that trigger VIGI's basic detection
Alerts only on genuine anomalies

Actual crime prevention:

Detects suspicious behaviour before it becomes a crime
Automatically triggers lights, speakers, and deterrents
Intruders leave before reaching your door

One platform that works:

No more Tapo vs VIGI ecosystem confusion
Instant connections, not 10-second waits
Cross-camera intelligence tracks activity across your property

What Makes scOS Different

We asked ourselves a simple question: what would security look like if it actually worked?

It focuses on what matters. scOS doesn't flood you with alerts. It detects suspicious activity - the things that actually matter - and only tells you when you need to know. Just like a person would.

It's designed to be left alone. You shouldn't have to babysit your security system. scOS works quietly in the background, handling everything so you don't have to think about it.

Everything's included. No feature tiers. No add-on subscriptions. Every capability we build goes to every customer. See what's included on our features page.

It works with what you have. scOS connects to any wired camera brand - including your Tapo VIGI cameras. Your hardware investment is protected.

Getting Started

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

Your Tapo VIGI cameras become part of something smarter - a system that actually prevents crime instead of just recording it.

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