Traditional CCTV is passive; it records footage for you to watch after a crime has occurred. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that acts as a virtual security guard for your Filton home. The key difference is our MotionX technology, which identifies 'important activity' rather than just motion. This means scOS ignores false alarms from wind or animals but recognises a person even if they are disguised. Unlike standard systems that require manual 'zones,' scOS automatically understands your property boundaries and uses lights and voice warnings to stop intruders before they ever reach your home.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and works with most existing wired IP camera systems, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. During our professional UK installation, which takes about 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will integrate your current cameras with the scOS Intelligence Hub. This transforms your existing 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent security network, giving them the power of MotionX detection, DVLA vehicle recognition, and proactive deterrents. It’s a seamless way to upgrade your Filton home security without the need for a complete hardware overhaul.

scOS uses a three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation, which mimics your human activity patterns inside the house to make it look occupied when you're away. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious activity the moment someone enters your property. If a threat is detected, the third layer—Active Intervention—is triggered. This includes instant external lighting and clear voice warnings from IoT speakers. This escalating response is designed to startle intruders and let them know they are being monitored, effectively stopping them before they can attempt a break-in.

Your privacy is our top priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres in full compliance with GDPR. We never sell your data to third parties. Our system uses a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles most AI analysis locally on your property for speed and privacy, only using our secure cloud for remote access and advanced verification. You have full control over your 24/7 recordings, ensuring your data stays yours while your home remains protected.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole that shows you who is at the door, often after they've already arrived. scOS provides comprehensive, property-wide intelligence that monitors your entire boundary, not just the front step. While a doorbell might record a parcel being taken, scOS is designed to prevent the thief from even entering your property. Through proactive AI detection and automated deterrents like voice warnings, scOS stops crime before it happens. It’s a complete security solution that offers far more protection than a simple doorbell camera.

Filton's high property crime rate, often linked to its busy industrial and transport hubs, makes proactive security essential. scOS is specifically designed to combat the types of opportunistic theft common in high-traffic areas. By using DVLA Vehicle Recognition to flag suspicious cars and MotionX to detect intruders regardless of how they are dressed, scOS provides a robust defence. The proactive nature of our system—stopping crime before it happens—is particularly vital in an area where police resources are often focused on the major employers like Airbus and Rolls-Royce.

Yes, scOS includes DVLA Vehicle Recognition as a standard feature. Our AI scans the registration plates of any vehicle that enters your driveway and checks them against the DVLA database. This is particularly useful for identifying suspicious or 'cloned' plates that shouldn't be in your residential area. If an unrecognised vehicle arrives, scOS can alert you immediately, providing an extra layer of security for your cars and giving you peace of mind that your driveway is being monitored by intelligent technology.

scOS is designed for the modern homeowner. You can interact with your system using the scOS Director, a conversational AI that allows you to ask natural questions like 'Was there anyone on the driveway this morning?' or 'When did the gardener arrive?' You can access your 24/7 recordings from anywhere in the world via our secure app. Whether you're at work at the aerospace park or commuting on the A38, scOS gives you total visibility and control over your property's security with just a few taps on your phone.