Traditional CCTV is essentially a digital witness; it records a crime as it happens, often leaving you with grainy footage of a masked individual that is of little use to the police. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology. While standard CCTV relies on 'motion detection'—which is frequently triggered by spiders, wind, or shadows—MotionX focuses on 'important activity.' It requires no manual 'tripwires' or 'zones' because the AI automatically understands your property boundaries. It filters out 99.9% of false alarms, ensuring that when you get an alert, it is genuine. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it acts. By integrating with external lights and speakers, it can challenge intruders automatically, transforming your security from a passive recording device into an active digital guard that protects your home 24/7.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform most existing 'dumb' camera setups into an intelligent AI-powered network. We work with the majority of professional-grade wired IP cameras, including popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes between 4 and 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our Intelligence Hub, which provides the local processing power needed for our MotionX AI. This means you don't necessarily need to invest in all-new camera hardware to benefit from elite-level AI protection. However, we do prioritise wired connections over wireless ones, as they are far more reliable and cannot be defeated by the signal jamming devices often used by modern burglars.

scOS employs a multi-layered strategy to stop crime before it happens. The first layer is Presence Simulation; when you are away, the system uses AI to simulate normal human activity inside the house, such as turning lights on and off in a natural pattern, making the property appear occupied. The second layer is our MotionX intelligence, which monitors your property boundaries with incredible precision. Unlike standard cameras, it recognises people regardless of how they are moving or if they are attempting to conceal their identity, including those wearing masks or hoods. Finally, if an intruder persists, the system initiates an Active Intervention. This begins with instant illumination of the area and escalates to authoritative voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. This proactive approach is designed to make a criminal feel 'watched' and 'exposed' immediately, usually resulting in them fleeing the scene before they even attempt to break in.

At scOS, we believe your security data should be yours alone. Unlike many international competitors who store data on servers in the US or China, scOS is 100% UK-based. All our data centres are located within the UK, and we are fully GDPR compliant. Our system uses a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub in your home handles the initial local processing for immediate response, while more complex AI tasks are escalated to our secure UK cloud. We never sell your data to third parties, and you have complete control over who can access your footage. You can view your 24/7 recordings—which are stored for up to two weeks—from anywhere in the world via our secure app, knowing that your privacy is protected by the highest standards of British data security.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at your door, but it rarely stops a determined criminal from entering your property through a side window or back door. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell only covers a few square metres, scOS monitors your entire boundary, from the driveway to the rear fence. Most importantly, scOS is proactive. A doorbell might send you a notification while you're busy, but scOS will have already identified the threat, simulated your presence inside, and delivered a voice warning through external speakers before the intruder even reaches your door. It is the difference between seeing a crime happen on your phone and preventing that crime from ever occurring. scOS is a comprehensive security solution, whereas a doorbell is merely a digital peephole.

Fowlmere's proximity to the RSPB reserve means the area is rich with birds and other wildlife. Standard motion-sensing cameras would be triggered constantly, leading to 'notification fatigue' where you eventually ignore the alerts. scOS uses MotionX, which is specifically trained to ignore animals, birds, and even spiders on the lens. It only alerts you to 'important activity'—human presence or vehicle movement. This ensures that your security remains a reliable tool rather than a nuisance, allowing you to enjoy the local nature without compromising your home's safety.

For Fowlmere residents working in the Cambridge Science Park or commuting to London, scOS Director is a game-changer. It’s a conversational AI that lets you ask natural questions about your home while you're at work. You can ask, 'Has anyone been to the front door today?' or 'Is the car still on the drive?' It provides a quick, intelligent summary of your property's status, giving you peace of mind throughout the day without having to manually check video feeds. It’s like having a digital security guard you can talk to at any time.

scOS is designed to be a standalone, elite security system, but it can complement other smart home devices. Because we use professional-grade wired cameras and a dedicated Intelligence Hub, scOS provides a level of reliability and AI power that standard consumer smart home brands cannot match. Our focus is on proactive protection and crime prevention. During your installation in Fowlmere, our engineers can discuss how scOS can sit alongside your existing tech to provide the ultimate layer of intelligent security for your property.