Standard CCTV in Askern is passive; it records what happens but doesn't stop it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. It uses our MotionX AI to identify 'important activity'—like a person approaching your house—while ignoring 'noise' like wind, animals, or falling leaves. Unlike traditional systems that require you to manually set up motion zones, scOS automatically detects your property boundaries. When a threat is detected, it intervenes immediately with lights and voice warnings to stop the intruder before they reach your home. It’s the difference between having a video of a break-in and having an AI system that prevents it from happening.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and works with most wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, and Reolink. If you already have a wired system at your Askern property, we can often integrate it into our Intelligence Hub. This 'upgrades the brain' of your existing cameras, giving them the power of our MotionX AI and proactive deterrents. During our professional UK installation, our engineers will assess your current setup and wire it into the scOS ecosystem. This allows you to benefit from state-of-the-art AI security without the need to replace all your existing hardware, provided it's compatible with standard IP protocols.

scOS uses a three-layer deterrent strategy to keep your home safe. First is Presence Simulation, which mimics internal activity to make your home look occupied when you're out—ideal for Askern residents who travel or work away. Second, our MotionX AI detects suspicious behaviour instantly, even if an intruder is masked or trying to hide. Third is active intervention: if someone enters your property, scOS triggers external lights and delivers authoritative voice warnings via external IoT speakers. This immediate, escalating response lets the intruder know they are being monitored by an intelligent system, which is almost always enough to make them leave immediately.

Your privacy is our top priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure, GDPR-compliant UK data centres. Your footage is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for maximum speed and then backed up to our secure cloud. We never sell your data to third parties. You have full control over your 24/7 recordings, which are kept for up to two weeks and can be accessed via our secure app. This ensures your data stays within the UK legal jurisdiction while giving you the ability to monitor your Askern home from anywhere.

A video doorbell only covers your front door and only alerts you when someone is already there. In a village like Askern, you need protection for your entire property, including driveways and gardens. scOS monitors your whole boundary and uses AI to stop crime before it reaches your door. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS uses lights and voice warnings to prevent the thief from ever stepping onto your land. Additionally, scOS eliminates the false alarms common with doorbells, focusing only on genuine threats to your home.

Askern’s crime rate is significantly higher than the national average, which means a proactive system is essential. scOS is designed to be a visible and active deterrent. By using AI-driven lights and voice warnings, it sends a clear message to any potential intruder that your home is protected by an intelligent system. This active intervention is far more effective at preventing crime than traditional CCTV, which often goes ignored by criminals. scOS gives you the peace of mind that your home is being actively guarded 24/7, reducing the risk of becoming a statistic.

South Yorkshire Police does a great job, but in areas with higher crime rates, you want a system that provides immediate protection. scOS acts as your first responder, often resolving a threat before it becomes a crime. By using escalating voice warnings and lights, scOS typically scares off intruders immediately. If an incident does occur, scOS provides high-quality, 24/7 recorded evidence that is fully admissible. Our AI even detects covered faces and suspicious behaviour, providing the police with the detailed information they need. It’s about stopping the crime first and providing the best evidence second.

Askern’s position along the A19 makes it a potential target for 'travelling' criminals who look for easy access and quick getaways. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which identifies every car that enters your property's vicinity and checks registrations against the national database. This can flag cloned plates or suspicious vehicles that shouldn't be there. If a suspicious vehicle is detected, scOS can alert you immediately. This is a powerful tool for preventing vehicle theft and scouting, providing an extra layer of security for homes near major transport links.