Traditional CCTV is a passive system that simply records footage for later viewing. scOS is an active AI security solution that works to prevent crime before it happens. The key difference is our MotionX technology, which identifies 'important activity'—specifically humans and vehicles—while ignoring false triggers like pets, swaying trees, or cobwebs. Unlike standard systems, scOS doesn't require you to manually set up 'zones'; it automatically detects your property boundaries. When a threat is detected, scOS intervenes with instant lighting and escalating voice warnings from external speakers, providing a proactive defence for your Cosby home rather than just a recording of an event.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and can be integrated with most existing wired IP camera systems, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. During our professional 4-6 hour installation, our UK-based engineers will connect your current cameras to our Intelligence Hub. This Hub upgrades your existing hardware with advanced AI capabilities like MotionX detection and DVLA vehicle recognition. We always recommend wired systems over wireless ones because they are more stable and cannot be defeated by the signal jammers that some modern burglars use. This allows you to enjoy state-of-the-art AI security while making use of your existing camera infrastructure.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation, which learns your normal lighting patterns and mimics them when you're away, making your home look occupied—essential for commuters or when you're out for the evening. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious human behaviour, even if someone is trying to conceal their identity. Third is Active Intervention: if an intruder enters your property, the system triggers bright lights and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This sequence is designed to make an intruder feel they have been spotted by a live guard, typically causing them to flee immediately.

Your privacy is paramount. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres in full compliance with GDPR. Your footage is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate response and then backed up to our secure cloud. We never sell or share your data with third parties. You have complete control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and are accessible only by you. By keeping everything within the UK, we ensure your data is protected by the highest privacy standards, giving you total peace of mind.

A video doorbell is a reactive device that only monitors your front door and often only alerts you when someone is already there. scOS provides proactive, whole-property protection, monitoring your entire boundary, including side entrances and gardens. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS is designed to prevent the thief from ever entering your property by using active deterrents like lights and voice warnings. It’s a professional-grade security solution that offers much more comprehensive and reliable protection than a simple consumer-grade doorbell.

Cosby's proximity to the M1 and M69 makes it an attractive target for 'in-and-out' thefts where criminals use the motorway network for a quick escape. scOS features integrated DVLA Vehicle Recognition that checks registrations against the national database. If a vehicle with cloned plates or one that has been flagged for suspicious activity is spotted near your property, the system can alert you immediately. This level of intelligence is crucial for identifying and deterring the organised groups that often target well-connected villages like Cosby.

Leicestershire Police do a fantastic job, but in village locations, an immediate physical response isn't always possible. scOS acts as your first line of defence, providing the immediate intervention that a physical police presence cannot always offer in those first critical seconds. By using escalating voice warnings and bright lighting, scOS often terminates a crime before it's even fully begun. Furthermore, because scOS records in high definition 24/7 and uses AI to categorise 'important activity,' you can provide the police with clear, actionable evidence and specific vehicle details, significantly increasing the chances of a successful investigation.

For Cosby residents who commute to Leicester or further afield, Presence Simulation is a vital feature. The system doesn't just turn lights on and off on a simple timer; it learns the complex patterns of how you actually use your home. It simulates human activity inside the house, making it look like someone is moving from room to room. This is the most effective way to deter burglars who 'case' a street looking for empty houses during the day. You can leave for work knowing that scOS is making your home look lived-in and protected.