Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records crime but does nothing to stop it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to intervene. The core difference is our MotionX technology, which focuses on 'important activity' rather than just motion. In a busy town like Bangor, standard cameras are often overwhelmed by false alarms from pedestrians or traffic. MotionX ignores these, focusing only on genuine threats to your property. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record; it acts. It can automatically trigger external lights and voice deterrents from IoT speakers to warn intruders off. This transforms your security from a simple recording device into an active digital guard that protects your home 24/7.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and works with most professional wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which takes about 4-6 hours, our engineers will integrate your existing cameras with the scOS Intelligence Hub. This upgrade gives your current cameras the power of MotionX AI, DVLA vehicle recognition, and proactive deterrents. We prefer wired systems over wireless ones because they are immune to the Wi-Fi jamming devices that are increasingly used by modern criminals. By using scOS, you can keep your existing hardware while gaining the most advanced AI protection available.

scOS uses a powerful three-layer deterrent system. The first layer is Presence Simulation, which learns your home's lighting patterns and replicates them when you're away, making it look like someone is always home. The second layer is MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour or covered faces the moment someone enters your property. The third layer is Active Intervention: if an intruder persists, scOS triggers escalating responses, including bright lights and voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This combination of looking occupied and responding intelligently to threats makes your home a much less attractive target for criminals, stopping them before they even try to break in.

We take your privacy very seriously. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data stays within the UK. Initial processing is done locally on your Intelligence Hub, and any data sent to the cloud is stored in secure UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant and never sell your data to third parties. You have total control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely through our app. This ensures that your home life remains private and your security data is protected by the highest standards of British data law.

A video doorbell only monitors your front door and often only alerts you once someone is already there. scOS provides whole-property intelligence, monitoring your entire boundary, including side gates, driveways, and back gardens. While a doorbell might show you a package being taken, scOS is designed to stop the thief before they even reach your porch. Furthermore, doorbells are often wireless and can be easily jammed or bypassed. scOS is a professionally installed, wired system that includes proactive deterrents like voice warnings and presence simulation, offering a level of security that a simple doorbell cannot match. In a high-crime area like Bangor, this comprehensive coverage is essential.

Bangor has a higher-than-average crime rate, which means you need a system that is more than just a passive observer. scOS is designed for high-activity areas. Our MotionX AI is specifically tuned to ignore the 'noise' of a busy university town—like students walking past or heavy traffic—while remaining hyper-vigilant about anyone who actually enters your property. The escalating response system (lights and voice warnings) is particularly effective at deterring opportunistic crime, which is common in urban areas.

Yes, scOS features Covered Face Detection. If someone approaches your property wearing a balaclava, mask, or even a tightly pulled-up hoodie in a suspicious manner, the system flags this as high-risk activity. It can immediately alert you and initiate a deterrent response, such as a voice warning from an external speaker. This is a crucial feature for identifying and stopping professional burglars who know how to avoid traditional facial recognition systems.

scOS Director is our conversational AI that allows you to interact with your security system using natural language. Instead of scrolling through hours of footage, you can simply ask, 'Was there any suspicious activity last night?' or 'Did the delivery arrive?' It’s like having a security guard you can talk to. This is perfect for busy Bangor residents who want quick answers about their home's security without the hassle of managing a complex technical system.