Traditional CCTV is a passive observer, merely recording a crime for you to watch after the damage is done. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that intervenes in real-time. Unlike standard systems that rely on 'motion detection'—which often results in endless false alarms from swaying trees or passing cars—scOS uses MotionX. This technology focuses on 'important activity,' ignoring spiders, wind, and animals while instantly recognising human threats, even if they are trying to hide their shape. It requires no manual 'tripwires' or 'zones' because the AI automatically understands your property boundaries. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it acts, using light and voice deterrents to stop intruders before they can cause harm. It’s the difference between a digital witness and a digital security guard.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent security network. We work with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, 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. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our Intelligence Hub, which provides the local processing power needed for our MotionX AI. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI protection without the expense of replacing all your existing hardware, though we can also provide high-specification cameras if your current ones are outdated or insufficient for your needs.

scOS uses a three-tier approach to deterrence that begins long before a criminal touches your property. First is Presence Simulation; the system learns your home's normal activity patterns and replicates them when you're away, making the house appear occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies 'important activity' and recognises people even if they are wearing masks or hoods. Finally, if a threat is detected, the system triggers an Active Intervention. This starts with an automatic light response to illuminate the intruder. If they remain, external IoT speakers deliver authoritative AI voice warnings. This escalating response is designed to make the intruder feel watched and exposed, forcing them to abandon their attempt. Unlike a standard alarm, scOS aims to prevent the break-in from ever occurring.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy-first' approach to your security. Unlike many competitors who send all your raw footage to overseas servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub before being escalated to our secure UK data centres for cloud storage. We are fully GDPR compliant, and your data remains entirely yours; we never sell or share your information with third parties. You have full control over your recordings, which are stored for up to 14 days and can be accessed securely from anywhere in the world via our app. By keeping our company, support teams, and data infrastructure within the UK, we ensure the highest standards of data sovereignty and protection for Carlton residents.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is at the door; scOS is a comprehensive intelligence system that protects your entire property. While doorbells have a limited field of view and often suffer from lag or 'WiFi jamming,' scOS uses a wired network that is far more reliable and secure. More importantly, scOS is proactive. It doesn't just notify you when someone rings the bell; it detects a prowler at your boundary, simulates your presence inside the house, and uses voice deterrents to move them on before they even reach your front door. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS is designed to stop the thief from ever stepping onto your driveway in the first place.

For Carlton residents who commute to Selby or Leeds, the home is often empty for 8-10 hours a day. scOS is specifically designed for this scenario. Our Presence Simulation doesn't just turn a light on at 6 PM; it mimics the way you actually move through your home—turning lights on and off in different rooms to create a convincing illusion of occupancy. This makes your home a much less attractive target for burglars who scout the village for empty properties during the working week. Combined with 24/7 recording and instant mobile alerts, you can have total peace of mind while you're at the office.

North Yorkshire Police cover a vast area, and in rural villages like Carlton, response times can vary. scOS bridges this gap by providing an immediate, automated response. The system doesn't wait for a human to check a notification; it detects the threat and initiates light and voice deterrents instantly. By the time a criminal has even considered breaking in, they have already been spotted and warned off. This immediate intervention is crucial in rural settings where you cannot always rely on a rapid physical police presence to stop a crime in progress.

Absolutely. Our DVLA Vehicle Recognition feature is a powerful tool for Carlton residents. The system can be trained to recognise your family's cars and regular visitors. If an unrecognised vehicle enters your driveway or lingers near your property, scOS can alert you immediately. It even checks registrations against the DVLA database to flag potentially cloned plates or suspicious vehicles. This is particularly useful for identifying 'scouts' who may be driving through the village looking for high-value vehicles or vulnerable homes to target later.