The main difference is that scOS is proactive, while traditional CCTV is passive. Standard systems just record what happens, meaning you only see the crime after it's over. scOS uses our MotionX AI to monitor your property 24/7 and take action to stop a crime in progress. MotionX is a breakthrough because it doesn't just look for 'motion' (which causes false alarms from wind or animals); it looks for 'important activity.' It recognises people in any pose or even if they are covered up. When it detects a threat, it automatically triggers lights and voice warnings to scare the intruder away. It’s a complete security solution that doesn't require you to constantly check your phone or set up complex motion zones.

Yes, in most cases we can. scOS is brand agnostic and works with the majority of professional wired IP cameras, such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. Our professional UK installers will visit your home in Brayton and can usually have your system up and running in 4-6 hours. They will connect your existing cameras to our scOS Intelligence Hub, which instantly upgrades them with our advanced AI capabilities. This allows you to keep your current hardware while gaining the world-class protection of scOS, including our DVLA vehicle recognition and scOS Director conversational AI.

scOS deters criminals using three intelligent layers. The first is Presence Simulation, which makes your home look occupied by mimicking your usual lighting and activity patterns while you're out. This is the best way to stop a criminal from even choosing your house. The second layer is MotionX detection, which identifies anyone entering your property, even if they are wearing a mask. The third layer is Active Intervention: the system uses external IoT speakers to give voice warnings and switches on lights to let the intruder know they've been spotted. These warnings escalate if the person doesn't leave, making it clear that your home is protected by an active, intelligent system that is recording their every move.

Your data is completely secure and stays within the UK. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and we use UK data centres that are fully GDPR compliant. We never sell your data to third parties. Our system uses a 'Local + Cloud' model, which means the scOS Intelligence Hub in your home processes most of the AI data locally. This keeps your data private and ensures the system reacts instantly. We only use the cloud for things like sending you alerts and storing your 24/7 recordings (which are kept for two weeks). You have total control over who sees your footage and how it's used.

A video doorbell only sees a small area in front of your door and usually only alerts you when someone is already there. scOS protects your entire property by automatically detecting your boundaries. It can spot an intruder at the edge of your garden or driveway long before they get to your door. Also, many doorbells use WiFi, which can be easily blocked by criminals using 'jammers.' scOS uses professional wired connections that can't be jammed. While a doorbell is good for seeing who's delivering a parcel, scOS is designed to stop a burglar from ever getting close to your home.

Brayton is a very safe village, but North Yorkshire Police data shows that rural areas can still be targeted for high-value thefts, such as garden machinery or vehicles. scOS is perfect for Brayton because it provides high-level security without being intrusive. Our MotionX AI is so smart it can tell the difference between a fox in your garden and a person scouting your shed. This means you get the peace of mind that your property is protected 24/7, without being bothered by false alarms. It’s about being prepared so that Brayton stays the safe, quiet place it’s always been.

Yes, scOS is excellent at protecting outbuildings. Because our AI automatically detects your property boundaries, it can monitor your entire garden, including sheds and garages. If someone approaches your outbuilding at an unusual time, scOS will detect them using MotionX and can trigger an immediate voice deterrent or light response. This is much more effective than a standard alarm, which only goes off once the door has been forced. scOS stops them before they even touch the lock, keeping your tools, bikes, and garden equipment safe.