Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is a proactive guardian. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which doesn't just see movement—it understands activity. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex 'motion masks' to avoid alerts from swaying trees or passing cars, MotionX works out of the box to identify 'important activity.' It ignores spiders, cobwebs, and wind, focusing solely on human behaviour. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record; it intervenes. It uses external IoT speakers to deliver AI-driven voice warnings and triggers instant illumination to deter the intruder before they ever reach your door. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a security guard.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic. If you have a modern, wired IP camera system—such as Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti—our Intelligence Hub can likely transform those 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent AI network. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. By connecting your current cameras to the scOS Hub, we enable features like MotionX detection and DVLA vehicle recognition on your existing feeds. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI security without the cost of replacing every camera on your property, provided they meet the necessary technical standards for wired connectivity.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy to stop criminals in their tracks. The first layer is Presence Simulation; the system learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away, making the house appear occupied to anyone watching. The second layer is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour at the very edge of your property boundary—even if the intruder is wearing a mask or trying to hide their shape. Finally, if a threat is confirmed, the system initiates Active Intervention. This involves escalating responses, starting with automatic lighting and moving to authoritative voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. By intervening early, scOS prevents the crime from happening rather than just documenting it.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many global security brands, scOS is 100% UK-based. This means your data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. We use a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles most of the heavy lifting locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for advanced analysis or remote access. Your data remains yours; we never sell your information to third parties. You have full control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely from anywhere in the world via our encrypted app.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at your front door, often after they've already pressed the button or triggered a PIR sensor. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell covers a few square metres, scOS monitors your entire boundary, including side gates, gardens, and driveways. More importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime before it happens. While a doorbell might capture a recording of a package thief, scOS uses AI to detect that person the moment they step onto your land, deterring them with lights and voice warnings before they get near your door. It’s a comprehensive security solution versus a simple digital peephole.

In remote areas like Cotherstone, police response times can naturally be longer than in urban centres. This makes scOS's 'Active Intervention' even more critical. By using AI to detect an intruder at the boundary and immediately deploying light and voice deterrents, scOS acts as your first line of defence. It doesn't just wait for the police; it actively works to scare off the intruder the moment they step onto your property. This immediate response is often enough to prevent a break-in entirely, giving you essential protection in a rural setting.

MotionX is specifically designed for rural environments like Teesdale. It uses advanced AI to distinguish between 'noise'—such as swaying trees, wind-blown debris, or local wildlife—and 'important activity' like a person approaching your home. This means you won't be plagued by false alerts from the wind or a wandering sheep, but you will be notified instantly if a human is on your property. It’s a sophisticated, reliable system that provides peace of mind without the frustration of constant false alarms.

Presence Simulation is a powerful 'passive' deterrent. scOS learns your home's normal activity patterns—when you use certain rooms and lights—and replicates them when you're away. This makes your home look genuinely occupied to anyone watching from the street. For Cotherstone residents who may be away for the day or on holiday, this is the most effective way to ensure your property isn't seen as an easy, empty target. It provides 24/7 protection that makes your home look lived-in, even when it's not.