Most CCTV systems are passive; they record a crime while it happens but do nothing to stop it. You end up with a grainy video of a masked intruder that the Devon & Cornwall Police often can't use. scOS is different because it is proactive. Our MotionX technology doesn't just look for movement—which leads to false alarms from swaying trees or seagulls—it identifies 'important activity.' It recognises people and vehicles instantly, regardless of lighting or weather. Instead of just filming, scOS intervenes. It uses property boundary detection to know exactly where your land starts, triggering automatic light responses and voice deterrents to warn off intruders before they reach your door. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard on duty 24/7.

Absolutely. One of the unique benefits of scOS is that it is brand agnostic. If you already have a wired IP camera system from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, or Reolink, our Intelligence Hub can often transform those 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent AI network. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. By connecting your current cameras to the scOS Intelligence Hub, you gain access to MotionX detection, DVLA vehicle recognition, and our proactive deterrent features without needing to replace every piece of glass on your property. It’s a cost-effective way to upgrade to world-class AI security.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop crime before it begins. The first layer is Presence Simulation. This isn't a simple timer; it uses AI to learn your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away, making the house appear occupied. The second layer is our MotionX detection. It identifies 'important activity' with zero false alarms, recognising people even if they are wearing masks or hoods. The third layer is Active Intervention. When the AI detects a genuine threat crossing your property boundary, it triggers an escalating response: instant illumination from external lights followed by clear, authoritative warnings from external IoT speakers. This immediate, proactive response usually causes intruders to flee immediately.

Privacy is at the core of scOS. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate action, and then escalated to our secure UK-based data centres for storage. We are fully GDPR compliant, meaning your data stays yours and is never sold or shared with third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible via our secure app from anywhere in the world. By keeping everything within the UK, we ensure the highest standards of data protection and provide you with peace of mind that your private life remains private.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already pressed it or stolen a parcel. In a village like Bishopsteignton, where properties often have larger footprints or gardens, a doorbell only covers a tiny fraction of your home. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. It monitors your entire boundary, from the driveway to the back fence, detecting threats long before they reach your front door. While a doorbell might show you a crime in progress, scOS is designed to prevent the crime from happening through proactive light and voice deterrents. It’s a comprehensive security ecosystem rather than a single, limited-view gadget.

Bishopsteignton’s position near the Teign Estuary and its rural surroundings can make homes feel isolated, especially at night. scOS is specifically designed for these environments. Our MotionX AI is tuned to ignore the common causes of false alarms in rural areas, such as wildlife, moving foliage, or coastal weather conditions. This means when you get an alert, it’s for something that actually matters. Furthermore, our Presence Simulation is perfect for residents who may spend time away from home, ensuring your property always looks lived-in and active, which is the single best way to deter opportunistic burglars looking for quiet targets.

Yes, scOS includes DVLA Vehicle Recognition as a standard feature. In a village like Bishopsteignton, where most visitors arrive by car, knowing exactly who is entering your driveway is vital. Our system doesn't just see a car; it checks the registration against the DVLA database. This allows the system to flag suspicious vehicles or cloned plates that shouldn't be in the area. You can even ask the scOS Director, our conversational AI, questions like 'What cars have been on the drive today?' to get an instant, natural language report of all vehicle activity on your property.

We understand that Bishopsteignton has many beautiful, traditional homes where aesthetics matter. Our professional UK installation team is highly experienced in discreetly fitting scOS hardware. We use wired connections over wireless because they are more reliable and cannot be jammed, but we take great care to ensure cabling is hidden and the Intelligence Hub is tucked away. Because scOS works with a wide range of camera brands, we can often select hardware that blends seamlessly with your home’s architecture while still providing the powerful AI protection you need.