Traditional CCTV systems are passive—they record footage, but criminals are often long gone before anyone reviews it. scOS uses AI-powered MotionX technology to actively monitor your property 24/7, analyzing video in real-time to detect suspicious behavior patterns, not just movement. When a threat is detected, scOS automatically triggers responses like loud alarms, strobe lighting, and smart alerts to your phone—all within seconds. This active monitoring and automatic intervention is what stops crime before it happens, not just after. Your old system records the crime; scOS prevents it.

Yes. scOS works with most wired IP cameras already installed in homes and businesses across the UK. Whether you have standard CCTV cameras, PoE (Power over Ethernet) cameras, or NVR systems, scOS can integrate with them. Our installation team will assess your existing setup and connect your cameras to the Intelligence Hub, which powers all the AI features. If your cameras are too old or incompatible, we'll recommend affordable upgrades. This means you don't have to throw away your current system—just make it smarter.

scOS uses three powerful layers of crime deterrence working together. First, Presence Simulation makes your home look occupied when you're away—lights turn on and off naturally, curtains open and close—tricking burglars into thinking someone's home. Second, MotionX AI detects suspicious behavior the moment someone approaches your property or tries to break in, triggering loud alarms and strobe lights that startle intruders and alert neighbors. Third, Active Intervention means scOS can contact emergency services or dispatch a rapid response team depending on your plan, creating real consequences that criminals fear. This three-layer approach has proven so effective that properties protected by scOS experience significantly fewer break-ins than those with traditional CCTV alone.

All your video data is processed and stored in secure UK data centres. scOS complies fully with GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018, meaning your footage is never shared, sold, or used for any purpose other than protecting your property. You control who can access your system—family members, trusted friends, or professional responders only. Video is encrypted end-to-end, and you can delete footage whenever you choose. We take privacy as seriously as security; your home data stays in the UK and remains completely under your control.

Video doorbells show you who's at your door after they've arrived—helpful for package theft, but they don't stop burglary. scOS protects your entire property before criminals even reach your door. While a doorbell only captures the entrance, scOS covers all vulnerable points: windows, side passages, gardens, and garages. More importantly, scOS doesn't just record—it detects threats in real-time using AI behavior analysis and automatically responds with alarms and interventions. A doorbell is reactive (you see the problem after it happens); scOS is proactive (it stops the problem before it happens). For comprehensive protection against break-ins, burglary, and attempted theft, scOS outperforms any doorbell system.

scOS detects and responds to threats in seconds. The moment MotionX AI identifies suspicious behavior—someone trying to force a door, breaking a window, or moving through your property with intent—the system immediately triggers alarms, strobe lighting, and sends urgent alerts to your phone and emergency contacts. If you've opted for professional response, scOS simultaneously alerts our response team or emergency services. This speed is critical: criminals move fast, and scOS moves faster. In the time it takes a burglar to force open a door, scOS has already detected them and activated countermeasures that make your property too risky to target.

Both options are available. If you're tech-confident and comfortable working with your existing camera network, the Intelligence Hub can be self-installed—it's designed to integrate seamlessly with most IP camera systems. However, we recommend professional installation for most customers because our installers ensure optimal camera placement, proper network configuration, and full system testing. They'll also walk you through using scOS and answer any questions on the day. Professional installation typically takes 2-4 hours depending on your property size and existing setup. Either way, you'll have a working, fully optimized security system ready to protect your home.

scOS requires an active internet connection for its AI features to work. If your internet is temporarily down, the local cameras will continue recording video locally to the Intelligence Hub, but AI detection, automatic responses, and cloud-based features won't operate until your connection is restored. This is an important trade-off: the intelligence that makes scOS powerful—real-time threat detection and automatic intervention—only works with internet connectivity. We recommend ensuring reliable internet service and considering a backup connection if your area experiences frequent outages. Once connection is restored, scOS automatically resumes full protection.

The Intelligence Hub is a small device installed at your property that's the brain behind scOS. It connects to your existing IP cameras and runs all the AI processing locally—analyzing video in real-time to detect threats, control smart lights and sirens, and manage Presence Simulation. The Hub also connects to the cloud to enable mobile alerts, professional monitoring, and firmware updates. You don't need technical knowledge to use it; everything is controlled through the scOS mobile app. The Hub is designed to be unobtrusive and reliable, running 24/7 to keep your property protected.

scOS pricing is simple and transparent: just 63p per camera per day (approximately £18.90 per camera per month). There are no setup fees, no minimum commitments, and no hidden charges. If you need professional installation, that's a one-time cost that our team will quote based on your property and camera setup. Optional professional response services are available at an additional cost. This per-camera pricing means you only pay for the protection you actually need—whether it's 1 camera or 10.

Absolutely. City of Westminster experiences crime rates 4.5x higher than the national average, with property theft running 8x the national rate. This makes Westminster one of the most challenging areas for home security in the UK—and exactly where scOS delivers the most value. Westminster's high street crime, burglary rates, and theft risk mean you need active, intelligent security, not passive recording. Many Westminster homeowners have already switched to scOS and report significantly fewer break-ins and greater peace of mind. If you live or own property in Westminster, scOS is purpose-built for your security challenge.