scOS is a proactive security system, whereas traditional CCTV is purely reactive. Most systems in Colden Common simply record footage for you to watch after a crime has occurred. scOS uses MotionX technology to identify 'important activity' in real-time. It doesn't require you to set up motion masks; it automatically ignores animals, wind, and shadows. When a person or vehicle enters your property, scOS takes action immediately with automatic lights and AI voice warnings from external speakers. It’s designed to prevent the crime from happening in the first place, rather than just providing a video of it.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with almost any professional wired IP camera system. If you already have cameras from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, or Reolink installed at your Colden Common property, our Intelligence Hub can likely take them over. During our 4-6 hour professional installation, our UK-based engineers will integrate your existing hardware into the scOS ecosystem. This upgrades your 'dumb' cameras with our advanced AI, including person recognition and proactive deterrents, saving you the cost of a completely new hardware setup while significantly boosting your home's intelligence.

scOS uses a multi-layered approach to stop criminals before they act. It starts with Presence Simulation, which makes your home look lived-in by mimicking human activity patterns while you're out. If someone does approach, our MotionX AI detects them instantly, even if they are wearing a mask or hood. The system then initiates an Escalating Response: first, lights trigger to remove the cover of darkness, and then external IoT speakers deliver AI-generated voice warnings. This immediate, proactive intervention is usually enough to make any opportunistic thief realise the property is actively guarded and move on.

We take data privacy very seriously, which is why scOS is 100% UK-based. Your footage is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub and only escalated to our secure UK cloud for advanced analysis or remote viewing. We are fully GDPR compliant, and your data is never sold to third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely through our app. Unlike wireless systems, our wired setup is also resistant to jamming, ensuring your data and your security remain uninterrupted.

A video doorbell only monitors your front door and often only alerts you once someone is already there. scOS provides comprehensive protection for your entire property. In a village like Colden Common, where homes often have side access or large gardens, a doorbell isn't enough. scOS monitors your entire boundary and uses AI to intervene before a criminal even reaches your door. Furthermore, scOS is a professionally installed, wired system, making it far more reliable than a battery-powered doorbell that can be easily bypassed or disabled by a savvy intruder.

Colden Common’s proximity to the South Downs means local wildlife is a common sight. Traditional motion sensors are often triggered by foxes, deer, or even large birds, leading to frustrating false alarms. scOS uses MotionX technology, which is specifically trained to distinguish between animals and humans. It ignores the 'noise' of wildlife, wind-blown trees, and cobwebs, focusing only on the activity that matters. This means you won't be bothered by false alarms in the middle of the night, but you will be alerted instantly if a person enters your property.

Colden Common is a peaceful village, but its proximity to the M3 makes it accessible to mobile criminal gangs. scOS includes DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which can identify and log every vehicle that enters your driveway. The system can check registration plates against the DVLA database and alert you to suspicious vehicles, such as those with cloned plates. You can even ask the scOS Director, 'What cars have been on the drive today?' to get an instant report, providing an extra layer of security for your vehicles and your home.

We understand that Colden Common residents value their privacy and the aesthetic of their homes. scOS is designed to be as discreet as possible. Our professional UK installers are experts at placing cameras and external IoT speakers in positions that provide maximum coverage without being an eyesore. The system's intelligence also means it respects your neighbours' privacy; the AI learns your property boundaries and only triggers deterrents when someone is actually on your land, ensuring your security doesn't become a nuisance to the community.