Traditional CCTV systems are essentially "digital witnesses"—they record a crime as it happens so you can watch the footage later. scOS is a "digital security guard." The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which doesn't just look for movement; it understands activity. While old systems are plagued by false alarms from spiders, wind, or swaying trees, MotionX ignores the noise and focuses on "important activity." It recognises people regardless of how they move or what they are wearing. Most importantly, scOS is proactive. Instead of just recording, it intervenes automatically with lights and voice deterrents to stop an intruder before they ever touch your door. It’s the difference between having a record of a break-in and preventing one from occurring in the first place.

Absolutely. One of the most powerful features of scOS is its brand-agnostic nature. Our Intelligence Hub is designed to work with almost any existing wired IP camera system, including popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes between 4 and 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. We transform your "dumb" cameras into an intelligent, proactive network. By routing your existing feeds through our local processing hub, we add MotionX intelligence, automatic boundary detection, and escalating responses to your current setup. This means you can upgrade to world-class AI security without the need to rip out and replace your existing infrastructure, provided the cabling is sound.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, the system uses AI to simulate normal human activity patterns inside your home, making it appear occupied to anyone scouting the area. Second is our MotionX detection. Unlike basic sensors, MotionX identifies "important activity" the moment someone enters your property, even if they are trying to hide their face or change their silhouette. Third is Active Intervention. If the AI determines a threat is real, it triggers an escalating response. This starts with instant illumination from external lights and progresses to authoritative voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. This proactive sequence is designed to make criminals feel "seen" and "monitored," usually causing them to flee before a crime is even attempted.

At scOS, we take a "privacy-first" approach to your security. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, we are 100% UK-based. This means your data is stored in secure UK data centres and managed by a UK-based support team. We are fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your personal data remains exactly that—yours. Our system uses a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles the majority of the heavy lifting locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for advanced analysis or remote access. We never sell your data to third parties, and you maintain full control over who can view your footage. Your home’s intelligence is for your protection, not for corporate profit.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at your door, often after they've already pressed the button or triggered a basic motion sensor. scOS is a comprehensive property shield. While a doorbell only covers a tiny fraction of your home's exterior, scOS monitors your entire property boundary. Using MotionX, it can detect a suspicious individual in your garden or a vehicle with cloned plates on your driveway long before they reach your front door. Furthermore, doorbells rarely offer active deterrence. scOS doesn't just show you a video of a package being stolen; it uses escalating voice and light responses to stop the thief from approaching in the first place. It’s the difference between a doorbell and a professional-grade AI security team.

In the Forest of Dean, the darkness can be a significant security concern. scOS addresses this with Automatic Light Response. The moment our MotionX AI detects a person crossing your property boundary, it triggers instant, powerful illumination. This doesn't just help you see; it serves as a psychological deterrent by removing the intruder's cover of darkness. Because the response is tied to AI detection rather than simple motion, the lights won't be triggered by deer or other forest wildlife, ensuring the deterrent remains effective and meaningful when it actually activates.

Yes, scOS is highly effective at protecting outbuildings, which are common in Broadwell and Coalway. By extending your camera network to cover garages, sheds, or workshops, the scOS Intelligence Hub can apply the same MotionX detection and escalating deterrents to these areas. If someone attempts to break into your workshop, the system can trigger external voice warnings specifically from that location, letting the intruder know they have been detected before they can cause any damage. This "whole-property" approach is essential for rural homes with multiple structures.

scOS uses Person Recognition based on behaviour and patterns, not biometric facial recognition. This means it can distinguish between "known" people (like family members or regular visitors) and "unknown" strangers based on how they interact with your property. For residents in Broadwell and Coalway, this means the system can be set to be less "aggressive" with its deterrents when it recognises you coming home, while remaining fully vigilant against strangers. This provides a seamless experience that protects your home without being intrusive to your daily life.