Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that uses our proprietary MotionX technology to understand what it is seeing in real-time. Unlike standard systems that trigger alerts for every swaying branch or passing cat, MotionX ignores 'noise' and focuses exclusively on important activity. It recognises people regardless of their movement or if they are trying to hide their figure. Because it understands the difference between a delivery driver and a loiterer, it can trigger automatic interventions—like lights and voice warnings—to stop a crime before it happens, all with zero false alarms.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with the vast majority of professional-grade wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our scOS Intelligence Hub, instantly transforming your 'dumb' cameras into an AI-powered security network. This allows you to upgrade your home intelligence without the cost of replacing every camera, though we always recommend wired connections over wireless to ensure the system cannot be jammed by sophisticated intruders.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away, making the house appear occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour or covered faces immediately as they approach your property boundaries. Third is Active Intervention: if a threat is detected, the system triggers escalating responses. This starts with instant illumination from external lights and progresses to clear, AI-driven voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. By detecting the threat at the boundary and responding automatically, scOS convinces the intruder that the home is occupied and monitored, forcing them to move on.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many global security brands, scOS is 100% UK-based. All your data is stored in secure UK data centres and we are fully GDPR compliant. The system uses a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles initial detection locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when advanced AI analysis or remote access is required. Your footage and data belong to you; we never sell user data to third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible via our secure app from anywhere in the world.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already pressed it or triggered a PIR sensor. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell only sees a narrow sliver of your front path, scOS monitors your entire property boundary, including side gates and rear gardens. More importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime, not just record it. While a doorbell might send a notification to your phone while you're busy, scOS automatically intervenes with lights and voice deterrents the moment a threat is identified. It is the difference between a doorbell and a digital security guard.

Danbury's leafy lanes and large properties often mean long, complex property lines that are difficult to monitor with traditional 'tripwire' software. scOS solves this with Automatic Property Boundary Detection. Our AI automatically maps your property lines without you needing to draw awkward zones or masks. This is particularly useful for Danbury residents with significant acreage or unconventional garden shapes. The system knows exactly where your land ends and the public pavement begins, ensuring that the escalating response—from lights to voice warnings—only triggers when someone actually steps onto your private property, providing total peace of mind without bothering neighbours.

With Danbury's proximity to the A12, vehicle-related crime can be a concern for residents with high-value cars. scOS includes integrated DVLA Vehicle Recognition. The system doesn't just see a car; it checks the registration against the DVLA database in real-time. This allows the system to recognise your family's cars and regular visitors while flagging unknown vehicles or those with cloned plates. If an unrecognised vehicle enters your driveway at an unusual hour, scOS can immediately alert you and initiate presence simulation or light responses to signal that the vehicle has been noted, providing a powerful deterrent against car thieves.

Absolutely. We understand that Danbury residents often commute into London or Chelmsford, leaving homes empty during the day. Our scOS Director is a conversational AI that allows you to check in on your home as if you were talking to a security guard. You can ask natural questions like, 'Has anyone been to the side gate today?' or 'What time did the gardener leave?' instead of scrolling through hours of footage. Combined with our Presence Simulation, which makes the house look active while you're on the train, scOS provides a level of 'always-on' protection that fits perfectly with a busy commuter lifestyle.