Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that stops crime in progress. While standard systems rely on 'motion masks' that trigger for every passing cat or swaying branch, our MotionX technology uses advanced AI to identify 'important activity' only. It recognises humans even if they are crawling or wearing masks, and it automatically detects your property boundaries without you needing to draw lines. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record—it intervenes with automatic lighting and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers, deterring the intruder before they reach your door.

Absolutely. scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to transform 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent security network. If you have existing wired IP cameras from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, or Reolink, our Intelligence Hub can usually integrate them seamlessly. During our professional UK-based installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. By connecting your existing cameras to the scOS Hub, you gain access to MotionX detection, DVLA vehicle recognition, and our conversational AI, scOS Director, without needing to replace your entire infrastructure. This makes upgrading to world-class AI security both cost-effective and efficient.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, the system simulates natural human activity patterns inside your home to make it appear occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour at your property boundary—it isn't fooled by disguises or unusual movement. Third is Active Intervention. If an intruder persists, the system triggers instant illumination and delivers escalating voice warnings through external IoT speakers. Unlike a simple alarm, scOS communicates to the intruder that they have been specifically identified, removing the 'cloak of anonymity' that criminals rely on to feel safe.

Privacy is a core pillar of the scOS philosophy. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate response and then escalated to our secure UK-based cloud data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, and your footage is never sold or shared with third parties. You retain total control over your data, with 24/7 access to up to two weeks of recordings from anywhere in the world. We combine the speed of local processing with the reliability of cloud storage to ensure your home is protected without compromising your privacy.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is already at your door; scOS is a comprehensive security solution that prevents them from getting that far. Doorbells often suffer from 'notification fatigue' due to false alarms and have a limited field of view. scOS monitors your entire property boundary using MotionX AI, which eliminates false alarms from animals or wind. While a doorbell might capture a package thief in the act, scOS identifies the scout or the vehicle with cloned plates minutes before an attempt is made, using proactive voice deterrents to stop the crime before it happens.

Belbroughton’s proximity to the M5 and M42 makes it a prime target for 'commuter criminals' who look for easy targets near motorway junctions. scOS is designed to counter this by being highly visible to scouts. Our Presence Simulation makes your home look occupied even when you're at work, and our MotionX AI detects anyone 'casing' the property. By identifying suspicious vehicles and individuals early, scOS removes the 'easy target' status that motorway-based thieves look for.

During busy village events like the Scarecrow Festival, your property might see a lot of foot traffic. scOS is smart enough to handle this. Our AI distinguishes between people walking past on the pavement and someone actually entering your property boundary. You won't be bombarded with alerts just because the village is busy; the system only triggers its escalating response when someone crosses onto your land with suspicious intent.

Criminals often use hoods or masks to avoid being identified by traditional CCTV. scOS features Covered Face Detection, which specifically flags when someone is concealing their identity. Instead of just recording a blurry hooded figure, the system recognises the concealment as a high-priority threat and can immediately trigger a voice deterrent like, 'You in the black hoodie, you are being recorded, please leave the property.' This direct intervention is often enough to make a criminal flee.