Most CCTV systems are passive; they record footage for you to look at after a crime has occurred. scOS is proactive. It uses MotionX AI to detect 'important activity'—meaning it ignores spiders, wind, and birds, focusing only on human threats. Unlike standard systems, scOS doesn't require you to set up complex motion zones. It automatically understands your property boundaries. When an intruder is detected, scOS takes action with automatic lights and voice warnings from external speakers, stopping the crime before it happens. It also includes scOS Director, allowing you to ask natural questions about your home's security.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most existing wired IP camera systems, such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, or Reolink. Our professional installers will assess your current setup and integrate it with our Intelligence Hub. This 'upcycles' your existing cameras, giving them the power of scOS AI, including person recognition and proactive deterrents. We prioritise wired connections because they are more secure and cannot be blocked by the signal jammers that are increasingly used by burglars in the Essex area.

scOS uses a multi-layered deterrent strategy. First, Presence Simulation makes your Ashingdon home look occupied by mimicking your usual lighting and activity patterns while you're out. Second, our MotionX AI identifies intruders the moment they cross your boundary, even if they are wearing balaclavas or hoods. Third, the system initiates an escalating response: it triggers bright lights and delivers authoritative voice warnings through external IoT speakers. This immediate intervention shows the intruder that the house is 'intelligent' and they have been spotted, which is far more effective than a simple siren.

Your data security is paramount. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all video data is stored in secure UK data centres, fully compliant with GDPR. We use a hybrid processing model: the Intelligence Hub in your home handles the immediate AI analysis for speed, while the cloud provides secure storage and remote access. We never sell your data, and you have complete control over your recordings. You can view up to 14 days of 24/7 footage through our secure app from anywhere in the world.

A video doorbell is a great gadget for seeing who is at the door, but it isn't a security system. It has a narrow field of view and usually only reacts when someone is already on your doorstep. scOS protects your entire property boundary. It uses DVLA vehicle recognition to flag suspicious cars and AI to detect people before they even reach your house. While a doorbell might record a package being stolen, scOS is designed to prevent the thief from ever stepping onto your driveway. It’s a professional, proactive solution for total home intelligence.

While Ashingdon has a lower crime rate than the national average, this can often lead to complacency. Criminals often target quieter villages precisely because they expect lower levels of security. scOS ensures you aren't an easy target by providing a high-tech deterrent that works 24/7, maintaining the safety of your home and family regardless of local trends.

Yes, scOS features Covered Face Detection. Our AI is trained to recognise suspicious behaviour and concealment, such as someone wearing a mask, balaclava, or a pulled-up hood. If the system detects someone attempting to hide their identity on your property, it can immediately escalate its response, triggering lights and voice warnings to let them know they've been spotted.

scOS Director is our conversational AI. Instead of scrolling through hours of footage, you can simply ask it questions like, 'What time did the kids get home?' or 'Was there any suspicious activity last night?' It understands natural language and can give you an instant summary of events on your property, making managing your home security as easy as having a conversation.