Traditional CCTV is passive; it records a crime while it happens, leaving you with grainy footage of a person in a hoodie. scOS is proactive. Our MotionX technology doesn't just see movement; it understands 'important activity.' Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex motion masks to avoid false alarms from swaying trees or passing cars on the A19, scOS works out of the box. It ignores spiders, wind, and animals, focusing solely on human threats. When a threat is detected, the system doesn't just watch—it intervenes with lights and voice warnings to stop the intruder before they reach your door. It’s the difference between a witness and a security guard.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic. If you already have a wired IP camera system—such as Hikvision, Dahua, or Reolink—our Intelligence Hub can often transform those 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent AI network. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. By layering scOS over your current cameras, you gain access to MotionX detection, DVLA vehicle recognition, and our escalating response protocols without needing to replace every piece of glass on your property. This makes upgrading your Escrick home both cost-effective and incredibly powerful.

scOS uses a three-layer 'Shield' approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your internal lighting and activity patterns to make your home look occupied even when you're dining out in York or away on holiday. Second is MotionX detection: our AI identifies people regardless of whether they are wearing masks or trying to hide their silhouette. Finally, we use Active Intervention. If an intruder enters your property boundary—which the AI detects automatically—the system triggers external IoT speakers to deliver voice warnings and illuminates the area. This escalating response ensures that criminals feel watched and exposed, usually causing them to flee before a break-in occurs.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your footage and data are processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for speed and then escalated to our secure UK-based cloud servers for storage and advanced analysis. We are fully GDPR compliant, and 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. In Escrick, you can rest easy knowing your home's intelligence stays within the UK.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is already at your front door, often when it's too late. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire boundary, including side gates and gardens. More importantly, doorbells don't stop crime—they just record it. scOS actively intervenes to prevent the crime from happening in the first place. For homes in Escrick with larger footprints or multiple entry points, a single doorbell is insufficient. scOS offers a professional, wired solution that can't be jammed like wireless doorbells.

Rural villages like Escrick can sometimes face longer police response times compared to urban centres. This is why scOS is designed to be self-sufficient. Instead of just alerting you (and the police) after a window has been smashed, our AI intervenes the moment someone steps onto your land. By using voice deterrents and lights to scare off intruders immediately, scOS reduces the reliance on an immediate police presence. It acts as your first line of defence, providing a proactive 'virtual guard' that protects your property 24/7, regardless of how far away the nearest patrol car is.

Escrick is a beautiful village, but its proximity to the A19 makes it accessible for 'drive-by' scouting by criminals. scOS includes DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which identifies every vehicle that enters your driveway or passes your property. Our AI checks registrations against databases to flag suspicious or cloned plates. If a vehicle that doesn't belong in your normal pattern starts loitering near your home, scOS Director can alert you immediately. This is a vital tool for preventing high-value vehicle theft and identifying potential threats before they even step out of their car.

Many Escrick residents have detached garages or outbuildings that house expensive garden machinery or vehicles. scOS is perfect for these layouts. Because our AI automatically detects property boundaries, it can protect your entire plot, not just the main house. We can integrate cameras and IoT speakers to cover your outbuildings, ensuring that if someone tries to force a garage door, the system responds with the same escalating deterrents used for your front door. Our professional installation ensures that even distant parts of your property are securely wired into the Intelligence Hub.