Traditional CCTV is passive; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is proactive. Using our proprietary MotionX technology, the system distinguishes between 'important activity'—like a person lurking near your driveway—and 'noise' like the wind in the trees or a cat crossing the road. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw messy motion zones, scOS automatically detects your property boundaries. When a genuine threat is identified, the system doesn't just record; it intervenes with automated light responses and voice deterrents to stop the intruder before they ever reach your door. It’s the difference between a witness and a digital security guard.

In most cases, yes. scOS is brand agnostic and designed to work with the majority of professional-grade wired IP cameras, including brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. By connecting your current cameras to our scOS Intelligence Hub, we transform 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent, AI-driven network. This allows you to upgrade your home security to world-class standards without the need to replace every piece of hardware you’ve already invested in, provided they meet the necessary technical requirements for our AI processing.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: 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 even if an intruder is wearing a mask or trying to hide their silhouette. Finally, if an intruder crosses your boundary, the system triggers Active Intervention. This isn't just a siren; it’s an escalating response using external IoT speakers to deliver AI-generated voice warnings and instant illumination. By making it clear to the criminal that they have been spotted and identified, scOS removes the 'darkness and silence' they rely on.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your scOS Intelligence Hub and, when necessary, escalated to our secure UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, meaning your data stays yours and is never sold or shared with third parties. You have total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks. Because we use local processing for the heavy lifting, your system remains fast and secure, ensuring that your private home life remains exactly that—private.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is already at your front door, which is often too late to prevent a crime. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire property boundary using AI that understands the difference between a delivery driver and someone scouting your home. Furthermore, doorbells rarely offer proactive deterrence. scOS stops the crime before it happens by intervening the moment someone steps onto your land. It’s a comprehensive security ecosystem versus a single, reactive camera point.

Finstock’s location in the Evenlode Valley makes it susceptible to rural crime, such as the theft of garden machinery or tools from outbuildings. scOS is particularly effective here because it doesn't just monitor your front door; it covers your entire property boundary. Our AI can be configured to protect sheds and garages with the same intensity as your main home, using escalating voice warnings to deter anyone attempting to scout your outbuildings under the cover of darkness.

For Finstock residents commuting from Charlbury station, Presence Simulation is a game-changer. The system learns your evening routine—when you turn on the kitchen lights, when you head to the lounge—and mimics these patterns while you're away. This makes your home look lived-in and active, which is the single best way to prevent your property from being selected as a target by burglars looking for empty houses during the working day.

Yes. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition. In a small village like Finstock, unusual vehicles can stand out. Our system can identify and log the registration plates of every vehicle that enters your driveway. If a vehicle is detected that doesn't belong to a resident or a known visitor, the system can alert you immediately, helping to identify potential 'scouting' vehicles before a crime is even attempted.