Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime while it happens so you can watch the footage later. scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to stop the crime from occurring in the first place. While standard systems rely on 'motion detection' that triggers for every spider web or gust of wind, scOS uses our proprietary MotionX technology. MotionX focuses only on 'important activity,' meaning it ignores environmental noise and recognises people regardless of how they are moving or if they are trying to hide their figure. Because it understands what it's seeing, it can trigger immediate, automatic interventions like lights and voice warnings, turning your cameras from simple witnesses into active digital guards.

Yes, in the vast majority of cases, scOS can breathe new life into your existing hardware. We are brand agnostic and compatible with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current setup. We install our Intelligence Hub, which connects to your cameras and transforms them from 'dumb' recording devices into an intelligent, AI-powered network. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI security without the cost and disruption of replacing all your existing cabling and hardware, provided they meet the necessary technical standards for our local and cloud processing.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, the system uses AI to simulate human activity patterns inside your home, making it appear occupied to anyone watching. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies a potential intruder the moment they approach your property boundary—even if they are wearing a mask or hood. Third is Active Intervention. If the AI determines a threat is real, it triggers an escalating response. This starts with instant illumination from your external lights and progresses to clear, authoritative voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. Unlike a simple alarm, scOS tells the criminal they have been spotted and that their presence is being recorded, usually causing them to flee before they even touch a door or window.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. We are a 100% UK-based company, meaning all our support staff, developers, and data centres are located right here in the UK. Your data is processed using a hybrid model: our Intelligence Hub handles immediate analysis locally on your property for speed and privacy, while more complex tasks are escalated to our secure UK cloud. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we never sell your data to 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. We believe your home security should never come at the cost of your personal privacy.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you who is at the door once they've already arrived. By that point, a determined criminal may have already caused damage or gained entry. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. It monitors your entire boundary, not just the front door, and uses AI to detect threats before they reach your home. While a doorbell might send you a notification while you're asleep or busy, scOS takes action automatically to drive the intruder away. Furthermore, scOS uses professional wired connections which cannot be defeated by the WiFi jammers often used by modern burglars, providing a level of reliability and proactive protection that a consumer-grade doorbell simply cannot match.

Bugle’s location on the A391 means a lot of transient traffic passes through the village. scOS is designed to handle this by focusing on 'important activity' on your property, not just movement on the road. Our MotionX technology ignores the cars passing by and only triggers when someone actually enters your property boundary. This ensures that your security is focused exactly where it needs to be, providing a robust shield against opportunistic crime without being triggered by the busy Cornish road network.

Tool theft from vans is a significant concern in Cornwall. scOS can be configured to specifically monitor your driveway and any parked vehicles. With DVLA Vehicle Recognition and Covered Face Detection, the system can identify if someone suspicious is lingering near your van, even if they are wearing a hood or mask. The instant voice deterrent and light response are often enough to scare off thieves before they can break into your vehicle, protecting your livelihood and your equipment.

Yes, scOS is a brand-agnostic system that works with most professional wired IP cameras. If you already have a system installed at your Bugle home, our Intelligence Hub can likely integrate with it, upgrading your existing cameras with our advanced AI features. This means you can get the benefits of MotionX, Presence Simulation, and Active Intervention without having to start from scratch, making it a cost-effective way to achieve elite-level home security.