Traditional CCTV is reactive; it records a crime while it happens, leaving you with grainy footage of a masked intruder. scOS is proactive. Our MotionX technology doesn't just see movement; it understands 'important activity.' It ignores the wind in the trees or spiders on the lens, focusing exclusively on genuine threats. When a person is detected, scOS doesn't just watch—it intervenes. By using automatic light responses and escalating voice deterrents from external IoT speakers, it challenges intruders before they reach your door. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex 'motion zones,' scOS automatically detects your property boundaries, providing a 'set and forget' intelligence that actually prevents crime rather than just filming it.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic. If you have existing wired IP cameras—such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti—our Intelligence Hub can usually transform them into an AI-powered security powerhouse. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. By connecting your existing cameras to the scOS ecosystem, we 'upgrade' their brains. They stop being 'dumb' cameras that send constant false alerts and start using our MotionX intelligence to identify people, recognise vehicles via DVLA databases, and trigger our proactive deterrents. This saves you the cost of new hardware while providing state-of-the-art protection.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to stop criminals in their tracks. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, scOS mimics human activity patterns inside your home to make it look occupied, deterring burglars from even trying. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies a person the moment they cross your property boundary, regardless of whether they are wearing a hood or trying to hide their face. Third is Active Intervention. If a threat persists, the system triggers instant illumination and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This 'escalating response' makes it clear to any intruder that they have been spotted and that the property is being actively monitored by an intelligent system, usually causing them to flee immediately.

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 speed and privacy, with only essential escalations sent to our secure UK-based cloud servers. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we never sell or share your data with 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. Because we use local processing combined with cloud intelligence, you get the best of both worlds: lightning-fast AI response times and the security of knowing your home's data never leaves the country.

A video doorbell is a communication tool; scOS is a security system. Doorbells generally only see what's directly in front of your door and often suffer from 'notification fatigue' due to false alarms from cars or pedestrians. scOS protects your entire property boundary. While a doorbell tells you someone is there, scOS stops them from getting there in the first place. Our system uses AI to recognise the difference between a delivery driver and someone loitering with intent. With features like DVLA vehicle recognition and proactive voice deterrents, scOS provides a comprehensive shield for your whole home, not just a small window into your porch.

Fairlight's coastal position means gardens often have complex boundaries or slopes. Traditional motion sensors struggle with this, but scOS uses AI to automatically detect your property lines. It understands the 3D space of your garden, meaning it can distinguish between a person walking on the coastal path and someone actually stepping onto your land. This precision is vital for Fairlight residents who want to enjoy their views without being plagued by false alarms from the public right-of-way.

Yes. scOS features 'Covered Face Detection.' If our AI detects someone approaching your property with their face concealed by a balaclava, mask, or even a tightly pulled hood, it immediately flags this as suspicious. Unlike standard cameras that just record the event, scOS can trigger an immediate voice deterrent, letting the individual know they have been identified and that their presence is being monitored. This is a powerful way to stop a crime before it starts.

scOS is designed to be incredibly user-friendly. You don't need to be a tech expert to use it. Our 'scOS Director' feature allows you to ask questions about your home's security in plain English. For example, you can ask, 'Was anyone at the back gate today?' and get an instant answer. This makes it an ideal choice for Fairlight residents who want high-end protection without the complexity of traditional security software.