Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch the footage later. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which moves beyond simple motion detection. While standard systems are plagued by false alarms from swaying trees, spiders, or rain, MotionX focuses on 'important activity.' It recognises human behaviour and shapes, even if someone is trying to hide their face or crawling. Because it understands what it sees, scOS can intervene automatically. Instead of just filming an intruder, it triggers external IoT speakers and lighting to deter them before they reach your door. There are no motion masks to set up; the AI works out of the box to protect your Draycott home without the constant annoyance of false notifications.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic. If you already have a wired IP camera system—such as Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti—our Intelligence Hub can often transform those 'dumb' cameras into a smart, proactive network. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. By connecting your current cameras to the scOS Hub, we can apply our MotionX AI and property boundary detection to your existing views. This means you don't necessarily need to start from scratch to get world-class AI protection. We prefer wired connections over wireless because they are more reliable and cannot be defeated by simple Wi-Fi jamming devices often used by modern burglars.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to ensure criminals choose a different target. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your normal internal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away, making your home look occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies a person the moment they cross your property boundary—which the AI detects automatically without you needing to draw lines. Finally, we use Active Intervention. If the AI detects a threat, it triggers escalating responses. This starts with instant illumination from external lights and progresses to clear voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. Unlike a doorbell that just pings your phone, scOS actively tells the intruder they have been spotted and that the police are being notified, stopping the crime in its tracks.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate action and then escalated to our secure UK-based data centres for cloud storage. We are fully GDPR compliant, and your data remains entirely yours; we never sell or share your footage with third parties. You have full control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible 24/7 from anywhere in the world via our secure app. By keeping the intelligence local and the storage in the UK, we ensure the fastest possible response times and the highest level of data security for your Somerset property.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at your door, often after they've already pressed it or stolen a parcel. scOS is a comprehensive property security solution. While a doorbell only sees a narrow sliver of your front garden, scOS monitors your entire property boundary. It uses DVLA-linked vehicle recognition to spot suspicious cars and covered-face detection to flag individuals wearing masks or balaclavas before they even reach your house. More importantly, a doorbell doesn't stop a burglar; scOS does. Through presence simulation and escalating voice deterrents, scOS prevents the break-in from ever happening, rather than just giving you a video of it to show the police later.

Draycott's proximity to tourist hotspots like Cheddar Gorge means a higher volume of unfamiliar vehicles and people passing through. scOS uses DVLA-linked vehicle recognition to identify cars that don't belong, checking registrations against databases to flag cloned plates or suspicious activity. This helps distinguish between a lost tourist and someone scouting your property, giving you peace of mind during the busy summer months.

Presence Simulation is one of our most powerful features for Draycott residents. The system monitors your typical lighting and activity patterns while you are home. When you head out—whether for a walk on the Mendips or a holiday abroad—scOS replicates these patterns inside your home. To an outside observer, it looks like someone is moving from room to room, making the property a much less attractive target for burglars who prefer empty houses.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary do their best, but rural property crime can be difficult to police. scOS provides 'escalating response' technology. If an intruder ignores the initial lights, the system delivers a firm voice warning via external speakers. This immediate, local intervention is often enough to scare off criminals long before they can do any damage, effectively acting as your own 24/7 on-site security guard.