Traditional CCTV is a passive recording device; it only helps you see what you've already lost. scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to stop crime before it happens. It uses MotionX, our advanced AI, to detect 'important activity'—meaning it knows the difference between a person and a stray cat or a swaying branch. When scOS detects a person on your property, it doesn't just record; it intervenes. It uses automatic light responses and voice warnings to let the intruder know they've been spotted, usually causing them to flee before any damage is done.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic. If you already have wired IP cameras installed at your Barmouth property (such as Hikvision, Dahua, or Reolink), our Intelligence Hub can likely use them. This allows you to upgrade to a world-class AI security system without the need for expensive new cameras. During our professional installation, our engineers will assess your existing setup and integrate it into the scOS ecosystem, giving your 'dumb' cameras a powerful AI brain.

scOS uses a three-layered approach. First is Presence Simulation: it makes your home look occupied by mimicking your internal lighting and activity patterns—essential for holiday homes. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies human threats at your boundary with zero false alarms. Third is Active Intervention: if an intruder is detected, the system triggers external lights and voice warnings from IoT speakers. This escalating response is incredibly effective at deterring criminals, as it makes them feel they are being watched by a live person.

Your privacy is our top 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 where our Intelligence Hub handles the initial AI analysis locally on your property. This keeps your data private and ensures the system works even if your internet is slow. Data is only sent to our secure UK cloud for advanced processing or remote access, and we never sell your information to third parties.

A video doorbell only covers your front door and is often reactive. scOS provides whole-property protection. It detects intruders at your boundary, long before they reach your door. For properties in Barmouth, which often have side entrances or large gardens, a doorbell simply isn't enough. scOS also offers proactive deterrence like voice warnings and presence simulation, which most doorbells lack. It’s the difference between seeing a parcel get stolen and preventing a burglar from ever stepping onto your land.

Barmouth has many second homes and holiday rentals that sit empty for long periods. scOS is perfect for this. Our Presence Simulation goes far beyond simple timers; it mimics real human behaviour inside the house to make it look lived-in. If an intruder does approach, the system's active intervention (lights and voice) will deter them, and you'll get an instant notification on your phone anywhere in the world. It gives you total peace of mind that your coastal retreat is safe.

Living on the coast means your equipment has to stand up to salt air and wind. scOS uses high-quality, professional-grade wired hardware that is much more durable than consumer-grade wireless cameras. Because our system is wired, it can't be jammed by WiFi blockers, and our MotionX AI is specifically designed to ignore the movement of trees or sea spray, ensuring you only get alerts for real human threats.

North Wales Police cover a large, often rural area. While they are dedicated, response times to a village like Barmouth can vary. scOS provides an immediate, automated response that doesn't wait for a patrol car. By deterring the intruder at the boundary, scOS often prevents the crime entirely. If you do need to provide evidence, scOS gives you crystal-clear, AI-verified footage that is invaluable for police investigations.