Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records your property being burgled so you can watch the footage later. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. While traditional systems rely on 'motion detection' that triggers for every passing cat or swaying branch, scOS uses our proprietary MotionX technology. MotionX ignores the 'noise' of the Forest of Dean—like deer, foxes, or swaying trees—and focuses exclusively on 'important activity.' It recognises human behaviour and intent, meaning it doesn't just record a crime; it works to prevent it. By the time a traditional system sends a notification to your phone, scOS has already identified the threat, illuminated the area, and issued a voice warning to deter the intruder before they even reach your door. It’s the difference between a witness and a digital security guard.

Absolutely. One of the core strengths of scOS is its brand-agnostic nature. If you already have a wired IP camera system installed at your Drybrook home—whether it’s Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, or Axis—our Intelligence Hub can usually take control of those 'dumb' cameras and make them smart. During our professional UK-based installation process, which typically takes between 4 and 6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. We transform your current setup into a proactive powerhouse by layering our AI intelligence over your existing video feeds. This means you don't have to rip out your current investment to get world-class protection. We simply upgrade the 'brain' of your home security, giving your old cameras the ability to detect covered faces, recognise vehicles via DVLA databases, and participate in our escalating response protocols.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence that starts long before a criminal touches your property. The first layer is Presence Simulation. By learning your home's normal activity patterns, scOS can simulate human presence inside the house when you're away, making the property look occupied. The second layer is our MotionX detection. Unlike basic sensors, MotionX spots 'important activity' instantly, recognising people even if they are trying to hide their shape or cover their faces. Finally, if an intruder persists, scOS initiates an Active Intervention. This isn't just a silent alert; the system uses external IoT speakers to deliver clear AI voice warnings and triggers instant, high-intensity lighting. This escalating response makes it clear to any intruder that they have been spotted by an intelligent system, usually causing them to flee before any damage is done.

Privacy is a cornerstone of the scOS philosophy. Unlike many competitors who ship your data to overseas servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate action, and then securely escalated to our UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your footage and personal information remain your property. We never sell your data to third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app. By keeping everything within the UK—from our support teams to our servers—we provide a level of data sovereignty and security that international brands simply cannot match. Your home's intelligence stays private, protected by the highest standards of British data security law.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you who is at the door once they’ve already pressed the button or stood on your mat. In a village like Drybrook, you need more than just a view of your front step. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS identifies a suspicious vehicle on your driveway using DVLA recognition and deters a potential intruder at the boundary of your property before they ever reach the door. Furthermore, doorbells are often wireless and easily jammed or removed. scOS uses professional, wired installations that are resilient to interference. It doesn't just show you a crime in progress; it provides a proactive shield for your entire perimeter, including side gates, gardens, and outbuildings, stopping crime before it happens.

With a local crime rate of 97.60, which is higher than the national average, Drybrook residents need a system that doesn't just watch but actively intervenes. scOS is designed for high-risk areas. Its escalating response—from presence simulation to loud voice warnings—is specifically engineered to make your home the most difficult target on the street. By stopping intruders at the boundary, scOS prevents the physical and emotional damage of a break-in before it occurs.

Drybrook's location in the Forest of Dean means plenty of wildlife. Traditional motion sensors would be triggered constantly by deer or boar. scOS uses MotionX, which is trained to ignore animals and environmental factors. It only alerts you when it detects 'important activity'—specifically human presence and suspicious behaviour. This means zero false alarms, so when you do get an alert, you know it's something that requires your attention.

Gloucestershire Constabulary does its best, but in rural forest areas, response times can be a concern. scOS acts as your immediate digital first responder. The system's autonomous deterrents—lights and voice warnings—are often enough to scare off intruders instantly. You aren't left waiting for a patrol car; your home is already taking active steps to defend itself the moment a threat is detected.