Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is an active participant in your home's defence. While standard systems rely on 'motion masks' that trigger for every passing cat or swaying branch, our MotionX technology uses advanced AI to identify 'important activity' only. It recognises people regardless of their movement or if they are trying to hide their figure, resulting in zero false alarms. Instead of just filming a burglar, scOS detects them the moment they cross your property boundary and uses escalating responses—like automated lighting and voice warnings—to stop them before they ever reach your door.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic, meaning it can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a truly intelligent security network. We work with most professional wired IP camera brands, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK-based installation, which typically takes just 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. By connecting your existing cameras to our Intelligence Hub, we can apply our MotionX detection and proactive deterrents to the equipment you already own, saving you the cost of a full hardware replacement while vastly upgrading your protection.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to deterrence that begins long before a criminal approaches your home. First is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to learn your home's normal activity patterns and replicates them while you're away, making the property appear occupied. Second, our MotionX technology identifies suspicious behaviour at the very edge of your property, even if a person is wearing a mask or hood. Finally, the system initiates an Active Intervention. This isn't just a silent alert; scOS triggers instant external illumination and delivers authoritative voice warnings through external IoT speakers. This escalating response makes it clear to any intruder that they have been spotted by an intelligent system.

Your privacy is our priority, which is why scOS is a 100% UK-based operation. Unlike many competitors who ship data to overseas servers, all your video and data are stored in secure UK data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your data remains yours and is never sold or shared. Our system uses a hybrid approach: the scOS Intelligence Hub processes data locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud for advanced analysis and remote access. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to 14 days and accessible only by you through our secure app.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at your door, often after they've already pressed it or caused damage. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire boundary, from the driveway to the back fence. More importantly, scOS is proactive. It doesn't just record a package being stolen; it identifies a stranger scouting your property and uses voice deterrents to turn them away before they reach the porch. While doorbells often suffer from 'notification fatigue' due to false alarms, scOS's MotionX technology ensures you only ever hear about activity that actually matters.

Chipping Campden attracts many visitors, and scOS is designed to handle this. Our Person Recognition technology focuses on behaviour and patterns rather than just faces. It can distinguish between a tourist walking past on the pavement and someone who is lingering suspiciously at your boundary or attempting to hide their face. This ensures that you aren't bombarded with alerts for every passerby, but you are immediately notified if someone shows genuine interest in your property.

We understand that many homes in Chipping Campden are heritage properties. Our professional UK-based installation team is highly experienced in discreetly installing wired systems in period homes. We use high-quality, compact cameras and can often utilise existing cable runs or hide new ones to ensure the system is as unobtrusive as possible. The goal is to provide 21st-century AI protection without compromising the historic character of your Cotswold home.

Yes, scOS features Covered Face Detection. If someone approaches your property wearing a mask, balaclava, or a deeply pulled-down hood, the AI flags this as suspicious concealment. The system can then trigger a high-priority alert and initiate an immediate voice warning. This is a crucial feature for deterring professional burglars who often use face coverings to avoid identification by traditional CCTV systems.