scOS is a proactive intelligence system, whereas traditional CCTV is merely a passive recording device. The core of our system is MotionX, a revolutionary technology that identifies 'important activity' rather than just motion. This means scOS won't bother you with alerts for swaying trees or passing cats, but it will instantly recognise a person approaching your home. Unlike traditional systems, scOS doesn't require you to set up complex zones; it automatically understands your property boundaries. When a threat is detected, scOS takes action with light and voice deterrents to stop the intruder, rather than just giving you a video of the crime later.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with most professional wired IP cameras, such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. During our professional UK installation, our engineers will integrate your existing cameras with the scOS Intelligence Hub. This process transforms your current 'dumb' cameras into a smart, proactive system capable of person recognition and presence simulation. We’ll perform a full assessment during the 4-6 hour installation to ensure your existing hardware is perfectly optimised for the scOS platform, saving you the cost of a full hardware replacement.

scOS uses a three-tier deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your home's activity patterns and mimics them when you're away, making the house look occupied. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies intruders the moment they cross your boundary, even if they are wearing masks or hoods. Third is Active Intervention: if an intruder is detected, scOS triggers external IoT speakers to deliver voice warnings and activates security lights. This escalating response makes it clear to any intruder that they are being monitored by an active AI system, which is usually enough to make them flee immediately.

We take data privacy very seriously. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure, GDPR-compliant UK data centres. Your data is never sold or shared with third parties. Our system uses a hybrid approach where the Intelligence Hub processes data locally for immediate response, while the cloud is used for secure storage and remote access. You have full control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks. By keeping everything within the UK, we ensure your data is protected by the highest security standards and UK law.

A video doorbell only monitors a small area around your front door and is often reactive—alerting you only after someone has arrived. scOS provides proactive, property-wide protection. It monitors your entire boundary and uses AI to detect threats before they reach your door. Unlike doorbells, scOS includes active deterrents like voice warnings and light responses to stop crime in progress. For Bellingham residents, where police response times can be longer due to the rural location, scOS offers a level of self-sufficient security that a simple doorbell cannot match. It’s about stopping the crime yourself.

In rural locations like Bellingham, internet connectivity can sometimes be unreliable. scOS is designed with this in mind. Our Intelligence Hub processes all critical security data locally at your home. This means that even if your internet connection goes down, the system will still be able to detect intruders and trigger local deterrents like lights and voice warnings. You won't lose your protection just because of a connection issue. Once the internet is restored, the system will sync with the cloud, allowing you to review any events that occurred while you were offline.

scOS is far more reliable than standard wireless DIY kits. Wireless systems can be easily jammed by criminals and often suffer from poor signal in rural areas with thick stone walls. scOS prefers wired connections for maximum stability and security. Our professional UK-based installation team handles all the wiring, ensuring that your system is robust and tamper-proof. This wired approach, combined with our advanced AI and local processing, provides a level of reliability and performance that DIY wireless systems simply cannot match, making it ideal for Bellingham homes.

Yes, scOS is designed to be highly effective in the dark. Our AI doesn't just rely on standard motion; it uses advanced pattern recognition to identify human forms even in low-light conditions. When the system detects a person approaching your boundary at night, it can automatically trigger external lighting to illuminate the area. This serves two purposes: it provides the cameras with a clearer image for recording and acts as an immediate deterrent by showing the intruder they have been spotted. This is particularly useful for the quieter, less-illuminated corners of Bellingham where traditional security might fail.