scOS is a revolutionary leap beyond traditional CCTV. While standard systems simply record footage to a hard drive (often only useful after a crime has occurred), scOS uses advanced artificial intelligence to understand what it is seeing in real-time. It distinguishes between harmless movement, like a tree swaying or a cat crossing the garden, and genuine threats, such as a person loitering or attempting to force entry. When a threat is detected, scOS can take proactive steps, such as activating lights or playing a voice warning, to deter the intruder before they even reach your property. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a security guard.

When our AI detects suspicious motion, it immediately triggers a multi-stage response. First, the Intelligence Hub verifies the threat using edge computing to ensure it isn't a false alarm. Once confirmed, the system can activate high-intensity floodlights and deliver a pre-recorded voice warning through the camera's speaker. Simultaneously, you receive a high-priority notification on your smartphone with a live video feed. This allows you to see exactly what is happening and even speak through the camera yourself if needed. All of this happens in a matter of seconds, often scaring off intruders before they can cause any damage.

Traditional CCTV is reactive; it records the event and leaves you to deal with the aftermath. scOS is proactive; it is designed to prevent the event from happening in the first place. Furthermore, scOS integrates with the DVLA to audit vehicles on your property and offers zero-false-alarm technology. Most traditional systems will ping your phone every time a car drives past or a bird flies by, leading to 'notification fatigue' where you eventually ignore the alerts. scOS only alerts you when there is a genuine reason for concern, ensuring that when your phone pings, you know it's important.

Yes, we provide professional CCTV installation services throughout Royston and the surrounding North Hertfordshire area. Our local engineers are familiar with the specific needs of properties in the region, from detached homes near the town centre to bungalows on the outskirts. We handle everything from the initial site survey to the final configuration of your Intelligence Hub, ensuring your cameras are positioned for maximum coverage and effectiveness. Because we are local, we can usually schedule an installation within a week of your enquiry.

While Royston is generally a safe area, the nature of local crime tends to focus on opportunism, such as shed break-ins or vehicle theft. Detached houses and bungalows can be targets for these types of crimes. Our system is designed to secure these specific entry points. By placing cameras at strategic heights and using AI to monitor driveways, we provide a visible and audible deterrent that most opportunistic criminals will avoid. Understanding that police response times in North Hertfordshire can be around 15 minutes, our proactive intervention fills that critical gap.

We install high-definition 4K cameras equipped with advanced night vision and AI-processing capabilities. These aren't off-the-shelf units; they are professional-grade hardware designed to work seamlessly with the scOS Intelligence Hub. The cameras feature two-way audio, integrated spotlights, and a weather-resistant design that can withstand the British weather. They provide crystal-clear imagery day and night, ensuring that if you ever do need to provide footage to the police, it is of the highest possible quality.

Absolutely. The scOS app, available for both iOS and Android, gives you total control over your security system from anywhere in the world. You can view live feeds, review past events, and manage your settings with ease. Whether you're at work or on holiday, you can check in on your Royston home at any time. The app also allows you to receive instant alerts, so you're always the first to know if something unusual is happening on your property.

The Intelligence Hub is the 'brain' of your scOS system. Unlike traditional systems that rely on slow cloud processing, the Hub performs much of the AI analysis locally on your premises. This 'edge computing' approach means faster response times and better privacy. The Hub connects your cameras, manages the DVLA vehicle checks, and stores your footage securely. It is designed to be plug-and-play, sitting discreetly near your router, and it constantly receives over-the-air updates to improve its threat detection capabilities.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many competitors who store data on servers in the US or China, scOS stores all footage and data right here in the UK in highly secure, GDPR-compliant data centres. The footage is encrypted both in transit and at rest, meaning only you have the keys to view it. We do not sell your data, and we do not have access to your private recordings. You have full control over how long footage is stored and who has permission to view it.

Yes, scOS is fully GDPR-compliant. We include features like privacy masking, which allows you to 'black out' certain areas of the camera's field of view (such as a neighbour's window or a public footpath) to ensure you are only monitoring your own property. This helps you stay on the right side of UK privacy laws while still maintaining a high level of security. We also provide clear signage to inform visitors that CCTV is in operation, which is both a legal requirement and a powerful deterrent.