scOS is a proactive security solution, whereas traditional CCTV is reactive. Most systems in Cornforth simply record footage of a crime that has already happened, leaving you to deal with the aftermath. scOS uses MotionX technology to identify 'important activity' in real-time. It doesn't need you to set up complicated motion zones; the AI automatically detects your property boundaries and monitors them for human threats. Because it can distinguish between a person and a pet or a swaying tree, it offers zero false alarms. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just watch—it intervenes with lights and voice deterrents to stop the intruder before they enter your home.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with the majority of existing wired IP camera systems. Whether you have Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, or other professional brands, our Intelligence Hub can take over the feed and apply our advanced AI. During our professional installation—which takes about 4-6 hours—our UK-based engineers will integrate your current cameras into the scOS ecosystem. This transforms your existing passive recording setup into an active, intelligent defence system without the need for a total hardware overhaul, ensuring your home is protected by the latest AI technology while utilising your previous investments.

We use a multi-layered approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to mimic your home's natural activity patterns while you're out, making it look like someone is always home. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies intruders even if they try to hide their faces or move in unusual ways. Finally, we use Active Intervention. If someone enters your property, scOS triggers external IoT speakers to deliver voice warnings and activates smart lighting. This escalating response makes it clear to any intruder that they are being monitored by an intelligent system, usually causing them to flee immediately.

Your privacy is our priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all our data centres are located within the UK. We process critical intelligence locally on your Hub for speed, but any cloud-based processing or storage is done in compliance with strict UK GDPR standards. Your data is never sold or shared. You have full access to 24/7 recordings for up to two weeks via our secure app, and you retain total ownership of all your footage. By keeping everything within the UK, we ensure your data is protected by some of the strongest privacy laws in the world.

A video doorbell is a great tool for seeing who is at the door, but it rarely stops a burglary. Most doorbells only trigger when someone is already on your doorstep, and they lack the proactive features to drive a criminal away. scOS monitors your entire property, detecting threats at the boundary. Unlike doorbells, which are often wireless and can be easily jammed, scOS is a professionally installed, wired system. It uses AI to intervene with lights and voice warnings, stopping crime before it happens, rather than just recording a video of it for the police.

Cornforth's location near the A1(M) makes it susceptible to 'commuter crime,' where thieves use the motorway for a quick entry and exit. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which can identify vehicles approaching your property and check them against databases. If a vehicle with cloned plates or a known suspicious history is detected near your home, the system can alert you immediately. This high-level intelligence is specifically designed to counter the tactics used by organised thieves who target well-connected villages like Cornforth.

In a close-knit village like Cornforth, you don't want a system that's constantly going off and annoying your neighbours. Traditional CCTV is notorious for false alarms caused by cats or wind. scOS uses MotionX technology, which is trained to ignore animals, cobwebs, and weather. It only triggers an escalating response when it detects 'important activity'—specifically human behaviour. This means you get the highest level of security without becoming the person whose house alarm is always ringing for no reason.

Absolutely. One of our key features is Person Recognition, which is based on behaviour rather than facial biometrics. The system learns the typical patterns of your family members. When you arrive home, the system recognises the 'normal' behaviour and won't trigger the deterrents. You can also use scOS Director, our conversational AI, to ask, 'Who has been at the house today?' and get a natural language summary of activity, allowing you to keep track of family members or expected visitors like delivery drivers without constant intrusive alerts.