In Ashington, where property crime rates are significantly higher than the national average, a standard CCTV system that just records footage isn't enough. scOS is an active intelligence system that stops crime before it happens. It uses MotionX technology to identify 'important activity'—like someone scouting your property—with zero false alarms from wind or animals. Unlike passive systems, scOS intervenes. It automatically detects your property boundaries and uses escalating voice deterrents and light responses to warn off intruders. It doesn't just give you a video of a break-in; it prevents the break-in from ever occurring.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most existing wired IP camera systems, such as Hikvision, Dahua, or Reolink. If you already have cameras installed at your Ashington home, our professional UK installers can often integrate them into the scOS Intelligence Hub. This 'brains' your existing hardware, giving it the power of our AI, including person recognition and covered face detection. During the 4-6 hour installation process, we will assess your current setup to ensure it meets the standards required for our proactive AI monitoring, allowing you to upgrade your security without starting from scratch.

scOS uses three powerful layers of deterrence. First is Presence Simulation, which makes your home look occupied by mimicking your internal lighting and activity patterns—essential for deterring burglars looking for empty houses. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies people even if they are wearing masks or hoods, focusing on behaviour rather than just motion. Finally, there is Active Intervention. If an intruder crosses your boundary, scOS triggers external lights and delivers escalating voice warnings through IoT speakers. These warnings let the criminal know they are being watched by an AI system, which is a massive psychological deterrent that usually stops them in their tracks.

Your privacy is our priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres in full compliance with GDPR. We use a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles the majority of the AI work locally on your property, only using our secure cloud for escalation and remote access. We never sell your data, and you have total control over who sees your footage. Your recordings are available 24/7 for up to two weeks, ensuring you have the evidence you need while keeping your private life private.

A video doorbell only covers your front door and is easily avoided by anyone entering through a back window or side gate. In an area like Ashington, you need 360-degree protection. scOS monitors your entire property boundary and uses AI to detect threats before they even reach your door. While a doorbell might send you a notification that someone is already there, scOS actively deters them with lights and voice warnings the moment they step onto your land. It is a professional, proactive security solution that offers far more protection than a simple doorbell camera.

With Ashington's higher property crime rates, we recommend our 'Escalating Response' feature. This means the system doesn't just give one warning; it gets progressively firmer. If someone lingers near your property, it might start with a polite voice reminder that they are on private property. If they persist or approach a door, the voice becomes more authoritative and the lighting more intense. This 'scent of a human' approach is incredibly effective at unnerving even persistent intruders, making them realize that the property is actively defended by an intelligent system.

Northumbria Police are often stretched thin, so having a system that provides clear, actionable evidence is vital. scOS records 24/7 in high definition, but more importantly, our AI categorizes activity. If a crime occurs, you can use 'scOS Director' to ask natural questions like 'Show me any cars that parked outside yesterday' or 'Find the person in the red hoodie.' This allows you to provide Northumbria Police with specific, high-quality evidence and vehicle registration data (via our DVLA link) in seconds, significantly aiding their investigation and increasing the likelihood of a conviction.

Burglars often use masks or hoods to avoid being identified by traditional CCTV. scOS is different. Our MotionX AI is trained to recognize the human form and behaviour, regardless of what the person is wearing. We also have specific 'Covered Face Detection' that flags an alert if someone approaches your property with their face concealed. Because scOS doesn't rely on facial recognition but rather on person recognition and activity patterns, it can still identify a threat and trigger deterrents even if the intruder is wearing a balaclava or a hood.