scOS is a significant upgrade over traditional CCTV. While standard systems just record video, scOS is an active AI security guard. It uses MotionX technology to detect 'important activity,' ignoring false alarms like pets or wind. It doesn't require you to draw complex zones; it automatically understands your property boundaries. Most importantly, scOS is proactive. It doesn't just record a crime; it uses automated voice warnings and lighting to stop an intruder before they can break in, providing a level of protection that passive recording simply can't match.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and works with most professional wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, and Reolink. If you already have a camera system at your Cheadle Hulme property, our engineers can integrate it with the scOS Intelligence Hub during our professional installation. This transforms your existing cameras into an intelligent AI network, giving you advanced features like presence simulation and vehicle recognition without the need for a full hardware replacement. We'll assess your current setup during the 4-6 hour installation to ensure everything is optimised.

scOS uses three layers of deterrence. First, Presence Simulation mimics your daily activity—turning lights on and off—to make your home look occupied even when you're out. Second, our MotionX AI detects anyone entering your property, even if they are wearing a mask or hood. Third, the system uses Active Intervention: external IoT speakers deliver voice warnings and lights flash to let the intruder know they've been spotted. This immediate, automated response is designed to stop a crime before it happens by making the intruder flee immediately.

Your privacy is paramount. scOS is 100% UK-based, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres, fully compliant with GDPR. Unlike many other systems, we don't send your footage to overseas servers. The scOS Intelligence Hub processes your data locally first, only escalating to the cloud for secure storage and remote access. You have total control over your data, and we never sell it. You can access your 24/7 recordings from the last two weeks at any time through our secure app.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that only sees what's directly in front of your door. scOS is a professional security system that monitors your entire property. While a doorbell might alert you when someone is already at the door, scOS uses AI to detect someone in your garden or driveway long before they reach the house. With active deterrents like voice warnings and 24/7 recording that isn't dependent on Wi-Fi, scOS provides a much higher level of protection for your home and family in Cheadle Hulme.

Cheadle Hulme is a very safe area, but this can sometimes lead to complacency, making it a target for professional burglars who look for affluent homes with weak security. scOS is designed to provide 'invisible' but robust protection. It works in the background, only alerting you when there is a genuine threat. This means you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with living in a safe neighbourhood, knowing that you have a world-class AI system ready to intervene if the unexpected ever happens.

Yes, scOS is perfect for families. Our AI uses person recognition to understand the difference between family members and strangers based on their behaviour and patterns. This means you won't get alerts every time your kids come home from school or play in the garden. However, if a stranger enters your property and exhibits suspicious behaviour, the system will alert you immediately. It provides a secure environment for your children to play in while giving you the peace of mind that they are protected.

scOS includes DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which is a vital tool for protecting your cars. It automatically identifies every vehicle that enters your driveway and can check registrations against the DVLA database to spot cloned plates or suspicious vehicles. If a car that shouldn't be there is detected, you'll receive an instant alert. This is a powerful deterrent against the 'relay' thefts and vehicle-targeted crimes that can occur even in the safest suburban areas like Cheadle Hulme.