Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it back later, which rarely helps recover stolen goods. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that stops crime before it happens. While standard systems rely on 'motion detection' that triggers for every passing cat or swaying branch, scOS uses our proprietary MotionX technology. MotionX focuses only on 'important activity,' meaning it ignores environmental noise and recognises human threats regardless of how they move or if they try to hide their shape. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes. Using external IoT speakers and lighting, it delivers automated voice warnings and illumination to deter intruders the moment they step onto your property, whereas traditional CCTV just watches them walk away with your belongings.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a high-level intelligence network. We are compatible with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, including brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our Intelligence Hub, which handles local processing before escalating data to the cloud. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI protection without the cost of replacing every camera on your property, provided they meet the necessary technical standards for a wired connection.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your daily habits and simulates human activity inside your home—such as lights turning on and off in specific patterns—to make the property look occupied even when you're away. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies a person the moment they cross your property boundary, even if they are wearing a mask or balaclava. Third is Active Intervention: if an intruder persists, the system triggers escalating responses. This starts with instant illumination and moves to authoritative voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. Unlike a simple alarm, these warnings let the criminal know they have been specifically detected by an AI system, usually causing them to flee immediately.

Your privacy is our priority, which is why scOS is a 100% UK-based operation. Unlike many competitors who ship data to overseas servers, all scOS data is processed and stored in secure UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your video feeds and personal information remain your property and are never sold to third parties. Our system uses a hybrid approach: the scOS Intelligence Hub processes video locally on your premises for speed and privacy, only escalating relevant events to our secure cloud for 24/7 recording and remote access. You have total control over your data, with up to two weeks of continuous recording accessible only to you through our secure app.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you who is at the door once they've already arrived. In contrast, scOS is a comprehensive property-wide intelligence system designed to stop a crime before the criminal even reaches your door. While doorbells often suffer from 'notification fatigue' due to false alarms and have a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire property boundary with zero false alarms thanks to MotionX. Furthermore, doorbells are often wireless and easily jammed; scOS uses professional wired connections for total reliability. While a doorbell might record someone stealing a parcel, scOS uses proactive voice deterrents and presence simulation to ensure the thief never feels comfortable enough to step onto your driveway in the first place.

Downton’s location on the edge of the New Forest makes it susceptible to rural crime, where thieves target high-value garden equipment or vehicles. scOS is specifically designed for these environments. Our AI boundary detection doesn't need fences or walls to work; it can monitor open driveways and garden perimeters with precision. If someone enters your land from the forest edge, scOS detects them instantly. By using escalating voice warnings, the system makes it clear to the intruder that they are being watched by an active intelligence system, which is a far more effective deterrent in rural Wiltshire than a simple siren that might go unheard by neighbours.

One of scOS's most powerful features is 'Presence Simulation.' For Downton residents who may travel or spend long days in Salisbury, the system ensures your home never looks empty. It doesn't just use simple timers; it learns your actual living patterns—which lights you use in the evening, how long they stay on—and replicates them when you're away. This makes your home a 'hard target' because, to an observer, it appears someone is always inside. This passive deterrent is your first line of defence, preventing criminals from even considering your property as a target.

Criminals often try to hide their identity using hoods, masks, or balaclavas. Traditional CCTV often fails here because it can't 'see' a face. scOS is different. Our AI includes 'Covered Face Detection,' which specifically flags when someone is intentionally concealing their features. Furthermore, our MotionX technology doesn't need to see a face to know a person is there; it recognises human movement and shape. If a masked individual enters your property in Downton, scOS will treat them as a high-priority threat, instantly triggering deterrents and alerting you, regardless of how well they are disguised.