Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records your home being burgled so you can watch the footage later. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that uses our proprietary MotionX technology to identify 'important activity' the moment it happens. Unlike standard systems that rely on crude motion masks and trigger for every passing cat or swaying branch, MotionX understands the difference between a person and a shadow. It doesn't just record; it intervenes. By detecting a threat at the property boundary, scOS can trigger lights and voice deterrents to stop a crime before it ever begins, turning your cameras from simple witnesses into active digital guards.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent security network. We work with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, including brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our Intelligence Hub. This local hub processes the video feed using our AI, upgrading your existing setup with features like MotionX detection, DVLA vehicle recognition, and proactive voice deterrents without needing a full hardware replacement.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to learn your home's normal activity patterns and replicates them when you're away, making the house appear occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour at your property boundary, even if an intruder is masked or crawling. Finally, if a threat is confirmed, the system initiates an Active Intervention. This isn't just a notification on your phone; the system automatically illuminates the area and delivers escalating voice warnings through external IoT speakers. This immediate, autonomous response usually forces a retreat before any damage is done.

Privacy is a core pillar of the scOS philosophy. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your video data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate action and then securely backed up to our UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, meaning your data remains 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 only by you through our secure app. By keeping the intelligence local and the storage within the UK, we ensure the highest levels of data sovereignty.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at your front door, often after they've already pressed the button or attempted a break-in. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire boundary, detecting intruders the moment they step onto your land. Because we use MotionX technology, we can spot a person lurking in the shadows of your garden or checking side gates—areas a doorbell simply cannot see. scOS is designed to stop the crime from happening, whereas a doorbell primarily records the person who is already there.

In rural Mendip villages like Blagdon, police response times can be longer due to the terrain and distance from major hubs. scOS acts as an immediate 'digital first responder.' The system doesn't wait for you to see an alert; it reacts autonomously the moment a threat is detected. By using lights and voice deterrents to challenge an intruder at the boundary, scOS often resolves the situation before a crime is even committed. This is vital for peace of mind when you know help might be 20 minutes away.

Blagdon's hilly terrain and varied property layouts can be challenging for standard security systems. scOS uses Automatic Property Boundary Detection, which uses AI to understand the 3D space of your property. Whether your garden slopes down towards the lake or has multiple levels, the AI accurately identifies where your land begins. This ensures that the system only triggers for genuine intrusions on your property, ignoring activity on public roads or neighbouring land, regardless of the complex Mendip topography.

Many Blagdon residents have garages or sheds containing expensive outdoor gear, from bikes to fishing tackle. scOS is designed to protect these high-value areas. Our MotionX technology can monitor detached buildings and the paths leading to them. If someone is spotted 'casing' your garage at night, the system can trigger an escalating response, such as turning on floodlights and delivering a voice warning. Because we use a wired system, the connection to these outbuildings is secure and cannot be blocked by Wi-Fi jammers.