Fed up with Tend Secure?

Still watching crimes happen on your Tend cameras?

There's a security system that actually prevents them.

Tend Secure

Video doorbell

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Someone approaches your home

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Camera records what happens

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You get a notification (maybe)

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Crime already happened. You have footage.

scOS

Makes criminals vulnerable

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Someone approaches your home

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AI analyses their behaviour in real-time

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Suspicious? System intervenes automatically

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They leave. Crime prevented.

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

Tend relies on Wi-Fi and constantly goes offline. Weak antennas, interference, and signal drops leave you unprotected. scOS uses hardwired ethernet that can't be blocked or interfered with.

Tend Secure

Tend cameras frequently disconnect from Wi-Fi and require manual reconnection

scOS

Wired PoE cameras from any brand

Other problems scOS solves

App that works. Every time.

Tend's app crashes 40% of the time, freezes when switching cameras, and randomly closes mid-use. scOS delivers a stable interface that does what you need, when you need it.

Real-time insight. No delays.

Tend video buffers continuously, with 30-second delays before feeds freeze into still frames. scOS delivers clear, live streams without buffering or playback issues.

AI that watches so you don't have to

Tend's motion detection triggers on shadows, leaves, and passing traffic. You get dozens of useless alerts daily and end up ignoring them all. scOS watches like a person would - it only alerts you when something genuinely needs your attention.

We're not saying Tend Secure is bad.

It just wasn't built to prevent crime.

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

Tend SecurescOS
Connection TypeWi-Fi (weak antennas, frequent disconnects)Wired Ethernet (immune to jamming)
App StabilityCrashes and freezes 40% of the timeProfessional-grade reliability
Video StreamingBuffering and 30-second delaysReal-time HD streaming
Motion DetectionBasic, unreliable detectionAI-powered threat analysis
ResponseRecords after the factPrevents before it happens
Cloud DependencyEntirely cloud-dependent, prone to outagesCloud storage with local fallback
SetupDIY (difficult Wi-Fi connection process)Professional installation included
SupportEmail only, slow responsesDedicated scOS Architect
Data SecurityCloud vendor data policiesData Ethics Zone - plain English data policy
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Looking for a Tend Secure Alternative? Here's What You Should Know

If you're searching for a Tend Secure alternative, you've probably already hit the frustrating reality: budget Wi-Fi cameras look good on paper, but fail in practice.

Tend offers cheap cameras with basic features. On the surface, that sounds like a smart choice. But the limitations appear quickly—connectivity problems, app crashes, and buffering issues leave you with a security system that's more frustration than protection.

Why People Look for Tend Secure Alternatives

The most common reasons users abandon Tend:

  • Constant disconnections - Weak Wi-Fi antennas mean cameras regularly drop offline, especially if not positioned near your router. Reconnecting manually becomes a daily chore.
  • App that doesn't work - The TendSecure app crashes or freezes about 40% of the time. Switching between cameras? The app locks up. Trying to review footage? It closes randomly.
  • Buffering and delays - Video streams buffer continuously, with delays of 30 seconds or more before feeds freeze into still frames. You can't see threats in real time.
  • Only records, doesn't prevent - Tend shows you footage of a break-in after it happens. Your valuables are already gone. There's no intervention, no deterrence—just evidence for the police report.
  • Cloud-dependent reliability - If Tend's servers go down or your internet drops, your entire system goes dark. Error codes like "-1" appear and you're locked out.

Should I Get Tend? The Honest Answer

Tend is genuinely cheap. You can pick up a camera for under £50. But "cheap" doesn't mean "secure."

Budget Wi-Fi cameras trade stability for price. Weak antennas, overcrowded Wi-Fi channels, app instability—these aren't bugs, they're features of the budget segment. You get what you pay for, and what you're paying for is a camera that records things after they go wrong.

The scOS Alternative

We built scOS around a simple idea: a security system should work like a person watching over your property—not a passive recorder.

It focuses on one thing: detecting suspicious activity. When something's wrong, it tells you. When everything's fine, it stays quiet. Just like a trusted neighbour keeping an eye on your place.

You don't need to check it. You don't need to configure it. You don't need to think about it at all. scOS is designed to be left alone—it does its job without demanding your attention.

Every feature is included. No tiers, no upsells, no "premium" add-ons. See everything you get.

And it works with any wired camera brand. You're not locked into proprietary hardware or forced to replace equipment that works perfectly well.

Tend makes budget cameras. scOS makes security that thinks.

Researched from verified Tend Secure user reviews and support documentation. Information accurate as of January 2026.

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