Traditional CCTV is a passive observer that merely records your misfortune, but scOS is a proactive guardian. While standard systems rely on 'motion masks' that you have to manually draw—and which still result in endless false alarms from shadows or the wind—our MotionX technology understands 'important activity' out of the box. It ignores spiders, swaying trees, and animals, focusing solely on genuine threats. Instead of just filming a break-in, scOS intervenes the moment a boundary is breached, using AI to identify suspicious behaviour and deploying immediate deterrents like light and voice warnings to stop the crime before it starts.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic, meaning we can often transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a high-intelligence network. If you have wired IP cameras from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, or Reolink already installed around your Congresbury property, our Intelligence Hub can usually integrate them. During our professional UK-based installation, which typically takes about 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. By layering our AI over your existing cameras, you get all the benefits of proactive protection and MotionX detection without the need for a complete hardware overhaul, provided the cabling is sound.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to keep your home safe. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, the system simulates natural human activity inside your home to make it look occupied, which is the most effective way to stop a burglar from even choosing your house. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies people regardless of how they move or if they try to hide their face. Finally, if a threat is detected, the system triggers Active Intervention. This isn't just a silent alert; it’s an escalating response where external IoT speakers deliver AI-generated voice warnings and lights illuminate the area, making it clear to the intruder that they are being watched and recorded.

Your privacy is our priority, which is why scOS is 100% UK-based. Unlike many competitors who send footage to overseas servers, your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub before being securely escalated to our UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your footage and personal information remain your property and are never sold to third parties. You have total control over your data through the scOS app, and with 24/7 recording stored for up to two weeks, you can access your history from anywhere in the world, knowing it is protected by British privacy standards.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they’ve already pressed it or moved away. scOS is a comprehensive property intelligence system that protects your entire perimeter. While a doorbell covers a few square metres, scOS monitors your whole property boundary automatically. More importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime before it happens. While a doorbell might capture a package thief in the act, scOS detects the approach, simulates presence to deter the attempt, and uses active voice warnings to drive the intruder away before they ever reach your front door.

Congresbury's position on the A370 makes it a prime location for commuters to Bristol, but this also means a lot of through-traffic. scOS uses DVLA Vehicle Recognition to log every car that enters your property boundary. It checks registrations against the national database, allowing the system to flag suspicious or cloned plates instantly. This is an essential tool for modern home security, ensuring that you have a high-definition record of exactly who is visiting your property, which can be invaluable for both deterrence and police evidence.

For Congresbury residents who commute to Bristol, Presence Simulation is a game-changer. Unlike simple light timers, scOS learns your actual habits and simulates realistic human activity inside the house—turning lights on and off in different rooms and mimicking the patterns of an occupied home. This makes it nearly impossible for a burglar 'casing' the area to tell that you aren't there. You can manage everything from the scOS app, giving you total peace of mind while you're at work or out for the evening.

scOS uses advanced Person Recognition that focuses on behaviour and patterns rather than invasive facial biometrics. It learns to recognise the difference between residents, regular visitors like the postman, and complete strangers. If a stranger is detected acting suspiciously—such as looking through windows or testing door handles—the system recognises this as a threat. Crucially, it also features 'Covered Face Detection,' so if someone approaches your home wearing a balaclava, mask, or even just a pulled-up hood to hide their identity, scOS flags it immediately and can trigger an escalating response.