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 that stops crime in its tracks. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which moves beyond simple motion detection. While standard systems are plagued by false alarms from wind, spiders, or rain, MotionX focuses only on 'important activity.' It recognises people regardless of how they move or if they attempt to conceal their identity, and it understands your property boundaries automatically. Instead of just filming, scOS intervenes using external IoT speakers and lighting to warn intruders off before they ever touch your door. It’s the difference between a witness and a digital security guard.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent network. We work 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 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware to ensure compatibility. By connecting your existing cameras to our Intelligence Hub, we can apply our MotionX AI and proactive deterrent features to your current setup. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI security without the need to replace every piece of hardware you’ve already invested in, provided they meet the necessary technical standards for wired connectivity.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy to keep your home safe. First is Presence Simulation, our primary passive deterrent; the system learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away, making the house appear occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour at the very edge of your property boundary. Unlike basic sensors, it isn't fooled by disguises or unusual movement. Finally, if a threat is detected, the system initiates an escalating response. This includes instant illumination through automatic light response and direct voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. These layers work together to convince a criminal that the home is occupied and monitored, usually causing them to flee before an entry is even attempted.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. Unlike many competitors who send all your raw footage to overseas servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate response, and only escalated to our secure UK-based cloud data centres for storage and remote access. We are fully GDPR compliant, meaning your data remains yours and is never sold or shared with third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible from anywhere in the world via our secure app. By keeping our operations, support, and data centres within the UK, we ensure the highest standards of data sovereignty and security for our users.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you who is at the door once they’ve already arrived. scOS is a comprehensive property-wide intelligence system designed to stop crime before it reaches the door. While a doorbell has a limited field of view and often relies on 'dumb' motion detection, scOS monitors your entire property boundary using MotionX AI. It doesn't just record; it actively deters. Furthermore, doorbells are often wireless and can be easily jammed or removed. scOS uses professional-grade wired connections that are immune to WiFi jamming, providing 24/7 recording and proactive intervention that a doorbell simply cannot match. It’s the difference between seeing a package thief and preventing them from stepping onto your driveway in the first place.

Filey has a high number of holiday homes and second properties that remain empty for long periods, especially in the winter. scOS is the perfect solution for these owners. Our Presence Simulation AI mimics the daily routines of a lived-in home—turning lights on and off in a natural pattern—to deter burglars who target unoccupied properties. You can check in on your property from anywhere in the world via our app, and the system will automatically intervene if anyone steps onto the property, giving you peace of mind even when you're hundreds of miles away.

Coastal environments like Filey can be harsh on electronics, with salt air and high winds. scOS uses professional-grade, wired hardware that is built to withstand the elements. Unlike wireless cameras that can struggle with signal interference during storms or have batteries that fail in the cold, our wired systems are robust and reliable. Furthermore, our MotionX AI is designed to ignore the movement of sea birds and wind-blown debris, ensuring that you only get alerted when there is a genuine human threat to your property.

Filey's population swells in the summer, bringing many visitors to the area. While this is great for the local economy, it can also lead to an increase in opportunistic crime. scOS uses Person Recognition to distinguish between your family and strangers. It doesn't use facial recognition; instead, it looks at behaviour and patterns. This allows the system to remain on high alert for unusual activity during the busy tourist season, ensuring that your home remains a private sanctuary even when the town is at its busiest.