Traditional CCTV is a passive observer that merely records your home being burgled, whereas scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to stop crime before it happens. Our proprietary MotionX technology eliminates the frustration of false alarms caused by spiders or wind by focusing exclusively on 'important activity,' such as a person approaching your property. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex motion masks, scOS works out of the box, using AI to understand the difference between a family member and a potential threat. When a genuine risk is identified, the system doesn't just record; it intervenes with automatic lighting and voice deterrents to scare off intruders before they reach your door.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a truly intelligent security network. We work with most professional wired IP camera brands, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK-based installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware to ensure compatibility with our Intelligence Hub. By layering scOS over your existing cameras, you gain access to advanced features like MotionX and scOS Director without the need for a complete hardware overhaul, provided your cameras are wired and meet basic technical standards.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to keep your home safe. First, our Presence Simulation makes your home appear occupied even when you're away by simulating natural human activity patterns inside the house. Second, our MotionX technology identifies suspicious behaviour the moment someone enters your property boundary—even if they are wearing a mask or trying to hide their silhouette. Finally, if a threat persists, the system triggers an escalating response: instant illumination from smart lighting followed by authoritative warnings from external IoT speakers. This proactive intervention is designed to convince a criminal that the property is occupied and monitored, forcing them to move on.

Your privacy is our priority, which is why scOS is a 100% UK-based company. All your data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your personal information and footage never leave the country or get sold to third parties. The system uses a hybrid approach where the scOS Intelligence Hub processes most data locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure cloud when necessary for advanced analysis or remote access. You maintain full control over your data at all times, with 24/7 recording accessible only to you via our secure app.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole that tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already pressed it or stolen a parcel. scOS is a comprehensive home intelligence system that monitors your entire property boundary, not just the front door. While doorbells are reactive, scOS is proactive; it detects a person the moment they step onto your driveway and can intervene with voice deterrents before they ever reach your home. Furthermore, scOS uses professional wired connections which cannot be defeated by the 'WiFi jammers' that criminals increasingly use to disable wireless doorbells and cheap home cameras.

For residents in Crofton who often commute into Wakefield or Leeds, the home is frequently left empty during the day. scOS Presence Simulation is specifically designed for this, learning your typical evening patterns and recreating them while you're at work. This makes your home look lived-in, deterring 'daytime' burglars who scout for empty commuter properties. Unlike simple timers, our AI varies the patterns so it never looks robotic or predictable to a keen observer.

While Crofton enjoys a lower crime rate than the national average, property crime still accounts for a significant portion of local incidents. Criminals often target quieter villages like Crofton because they assume security will be more relaxed. scOS ensures you don't become a statistic by maintaining a 'digital perimeter' around your home. Our AI doesn't get complacent; it provides the same high-level vigilance 24/7, ensuring that your home remains a hard target in an otherwise quiet neighbourhood.

Yes, scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition which is ideal for Crofton residents with cars parked on driveways. The system can recognise your family's cars and alert you if an unrecognised vehicle—or one with cloned plates—is loitering near your property. This is particularly useful for identifying 'scouting' vehicles that may be monitoring the street for high-value cars or empty homes, giving you an early warning before any attempt is made.