Standard CCTV is a passive tool that records events but does nothing to stop them. It also frequently suffers from false alarms. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that uses MotionX technology to identify 'important activity'—specifically human threats—while ignoring irrelevant movement like pets or wind. It automatically understands your property boundaries, so there's no need for manual setup. Most importantly, scOS is proactive. When a threat is detected, it uses presence simulation, automatic lighting, and voice deterrents to stop intruders before they can even attempt a break-in, providing a level of security that standard CCTV simply cannot match.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most professional, wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. If you already have a camera system at your Appleby-in-Westmorland home, our Intelligence Hub can likely integrate with it, upgrading your existing cameras with our advanced AI capabilities. During our professional UK installation, our engineers will assess your current hardware to ensure it's compatible. This means you can get the benefits of scOS's proactive protection and intelligent features without having to replace your entire existing system, making it a smart and cost-effective upgrade.

scOS uses a three-layer deterrent strategy to protect your home. First is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to mimic your normal activity patterns inside the house, making it look occupied even when you're away. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies intruders the moment they step onto your property, regardless of how they are moving or if they are trying to hide their appearance. Third is Active Intervention: the system triggers automatic lighting and delivers escalating voice warnings through external IoT speakers. This proactive approach is designed to stop criminals at the boundary, long before they reach your front door.

Your privacy is our top priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we never sell your data to third parties. Your Intelligence Hub processes data locally for maximum privacy and speed, only escalating to the cloud for secure storage and to allow you to access your system remotely. You have full control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed at any time through our secure, encrypted app.

A video doorbell is a reactive device that only monitors your front door and often only alerts you after someone has already arrived. scOS is a proactive, property-wide intelligence system that monitors your entire boundary, detecting threats long before they reach your door. For homes in Appleby-in-Westmorland, which is located in a rural setting and near major roads like the A66, a doorbell simply doesn't provide enough coverage. scOS is also a professionally installed, wired system, making it much more reliable and secure than wireless doorbells that can be easily jammed or lose their connection.

Appleby-in-Westmorland's location in the Eden Valley and its proximity to the A66 means it can be a target for opportunistic crime, especially during busy periods. Our DVLA Vehicle Recognition technology is specifically designed to address this. It scans the registration plates of vehicles near your property and checks them against the DVLA database, flagging any suspicious or cloned plates. This provides an early warning system against vehicles that may be 'casing' the area. Combined with our proactive deterrents, scOS makes your property a much harder target for criminals.

Cumbria Constabulary are responsible for a large and diverse area, and proactive home security is the best way to protect your property. scOS is designed to prevent the need for police intervention by deterring criminals at the boundary. However, if an incident does occur, scOS provides high-quality, AI-filtered evidence that is invaluable to the police. Our system makes it easy to find clear footage of people and vehicles, including registration numbers, providing the actionable intelligence that is essential for a successful investigation and increasing the chances of an arrest.

Appleby-in-Westmorland is a historic market town with many unique properties. Our professional UK installation team is experienced in working with a variety of home types, ensuring that the installation is neat, discreet, and respectful of your property's character. We use high-quality wired connections for maximum security and reliability, and our engineers will handle everything from cabling to system calibration. The entire process typically takes 4-6 hours, leaving you with a powerful, intelligent security system that is fully automated and easy to use.