Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime while it happens but does nothing to stop it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which moves beyond simple motion detection. While standard systems are plagued by false alarms from spiders, wind, or rain, MotionX focuses exclusively on 'important activity.' It recognises human forms regardless of how they move or if they try to conceal themselves. More importantly, scOS doesn't just watch—it reacts. When a threat is detected at your property boundary, the system triggers automatic light responses and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers to deter the intruder before they reach your door. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent network. We support most professional-grade wired IP cameras from leading manufacturers like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation process, 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 hub processes the video feeds locally using our MotionX AI before escalating critical data to our secure UK cloud. This means you can upgrade to world-class AI protection without the expense of replacing all your existing cabling and camera units, provided they meet the necessary technical standards for high-definition streaming.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop criminals at every stage of an attempted break-in. The first layer is Presence Simulation; the system learns your home's normal activity patterns and mimics them when you're away—turning lights on and off in a natural sequence to make the property look occupied. The second layer is our MotionX detection, which identifies a person the moment they cross your property boundary, even if they are wearing a mask or balaclava. The third and most direct layer is Active Intervention. If an intruder persists, the system triggers instant illumination and delivers escalating voice warnings through external IoT speakers. Unlike a standard alarm that rings after the window is broken, scOS makes it clear to the criminal that they have been spotted and should leave immediately.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. We are a 100% UK-based company, meaning all your data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. Unlike many consumer-grade camera brands, we never sell your data to third parties. Your video feeds are processed in two stages: first, the scOS Intelligence Hub handles the heavy lifting locally on your property for maximum speed and privacy. When a potential threat is identified, relevant data is escalated to our secure cloud for advanced analysis and to ensure you can access your 24/7 recordings from anywhere in the world. You retain full control over your footage, which is stored for up to two weeks, ensuring your home's intelligence remains your private business.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is at your front door—often when it's already too late. scOS is a comprehensive property-wide intelligence system. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire property boundary, including side gates, gardens, and driveways. Our AI doesn't just show you a video; it understands the context of what it's seeing. It can recognise family members versus strangers based on behaviour and can even check vehicle registrations against the DVLA database to spot cloned plates. While a doorbell might record a parcel being stolen, scOS is designed to prevent the thief from ever reaching your porch by using proactive voice and light deterrents. It is a professional-grade security solution versus a consumer gadget.

Brailsford's location on the A52 makes it a prime route for commuters and, unfortunately, for opportunistic thieves travelling between Derby and Ashbourne. While the local crime rate is low, 'passing trade' crime is a real risk. scOS addresses this with DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which can flag vehicles that have been seen multiple times or those with cloned plates. By identifying suspicious activity on your driveway or the road immediately outside your home, scOS provides an early warning system that traditional security simply cannot match, ensuring you aren't caught off guard by non-local offenders.

For many Brailsford residents who work in Derby or further afield, the home is often empty during the day. Traditional timers for lights are easy for burglars to spot because they are repetitive. scOS Presence Simulation is different; it uses AI to learn your actual habits—when you usually move between rooms or turn on the kitchen lights—and recreates these patterns naturally when you're away. This makes your home look genuinely occupied to anyone watching from the street, providing a powerful passive deterrent that keeps your property safe while you're at the office or on holiday.

Derbyshire Constabulary covers a large rural area, and while they are dedicated, they cannot be everywhere at once. scOS acts as your on-site security guard that never sleeps. Our system is designed to be self-sufficient; it detects the threat, identifies the person's intent using MotionX, and delivers the necessary deterrents to stop a crime before it happens. This proactive approach is far more effective in rural settings than a standard alarm, as it focuses on prevention rather than just alerting you to a break-in that has already occurred.