The main difference is that scOS is a proactive security system, while traditional CCTV is passive. Most systems simply record footage of a crime as it happens, which often doesn't help prevent the incident. scOS uses MotionX technology to identify 'important activity'—specifically people and vehicles—in real-time. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record; it intervenes with automatic lights and voice warnings from external speakers. This proactive approach is designed to deter criminals before they can enter your Bleadon home, providing a much higher level of protection than standard recording-only systems.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and can be integrated with most existing wired IP camera systems, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will connect your current cameras to our Intelligence Hub. This hub adds advanced AI capabilities to your existing hardware, such as DVLA vehicle recognition and covered face detection. We always recommend wired connections over wireless to ensure your system is robust against signal jamming, a common tactic used by modern burglars.

scOS uses a three-layer deterrent strategy. First, Presence Simulation mimics your daily activity patterns inside your home to make it look occupied when you're out. Second, our MotionX AI detects anyone entering your property boundary immediately, regardless of their appearance. Third, the system uses Active Intervention: if a threat is detected, it triggers bright lights and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This immediate, AI-driven response is highly effective at deterring intruders by letting them know they have been spotted and the property is actively guarded.

We prioritise your privacy and data security. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres, fully compliant with GDPR. Our Intelligence Hub processes most data locally on your property, only using the cloud for essential tasks like remote access and alerts. This hybrid approach ensures your data is handled quickly and securely. Your footage is never sold or shared, and you have full control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible via our secure app.

A video doorbell only monitors your front door and usually only alerts you when someone is already there. scOS provides comprehensive, 360-degree protection for your entire property, detecting intruders at the boundary before they reach your house. While a doorbell might show you a crime in progress, scOS is designed to prevent it from happening in the first place using active deterrents. Additionally, scOS is a professionally installed, wired system, making it much more reliable and secure than a standard battery-powered doorbell.

Bleadon's rural setting near the Mendips means plenty of local wildlife, but our MotionX technology is designed to handle this. Unlike standard motion sensors, MotionX focuses only on 'important activity' like people and vehicles. It ignores foxes, badgers, birds, and even moving branches or shadows. This means you won't be plagued by false alarms, and you can trust that when scOS alerts you, there is a genuine reason to check your cameras.

Yes, we have a team of professional UK installers who cover the Bleadon area. The installation process is thorough but efficient, typically taking 4-6 hours. Our engineers will set up your Intelligence Hub, integrate your cameras, and ensure the AI is perfectly calibrated for your property. They will also show you how to use the system and the scOS Director AI, so you feel completely confident in your home's new proactive defence.

For residents in Bleadon, our DVLA Vehicle Recognition is a powerful feature. It logs every vehicle that enters your property and checks its registration against the DVLA database. This helps you identify suspicious vehicles or cloned plates instantly. You can use our scOS Director AI to ask, 'Has that car been here before?' giving you valuable intelligence on potential scouting activity around your home.