Most CCTV systems are passive, meaning they only record footage for you to look at after a crime has occurred. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. It uses MotionX, our proprietary AI that identifies 'important activity'—like a person crouching or someone covering their face—while ignoring false alarms like wind, rain, or animals. Instead of just recording, scOS intervenes. If a threat is detected, the system uses external IoT speakers and automated lighting to challenge the intruder. It’s like having a security guard who never sleeps, specifically designed to protect your Gildersome home from opportunistic 'commuter' crime.

Absolutely. scOS is brand agnostic and designed to work with most professional wired IP cameras, such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, and Reolink. Our professional UK installation team can usually integrate your existing cameras into the scOS Intelligence Hub in just 4-6 hours. This upgrade transforms your existing setup into a proactive AI system, giving you access to MotionX detection and automated deterrents without the cost of replacing all your hardware. We’ll perform a full assessment during installation to ensure your current cameras are compatible and positioned for maximum effectiveness.

scOS uses a three-tier deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation, which mimics your daily routines by controlling internal lights and activity to make your home look occupied even when you're away. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour instantly, regardless of whether the intruder is wearing a mask or trying to hide. Third is Active Intervention: if a boundary is crossed, external IoT speakers deliver AI voice warnings and lights flash to let the intruder know they are being watched. This immediate, escalating response is designed to stop criminals in their tracks before they can attempt a break-in.

Privacy is a core value at scOS. We are a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres, fully compliant with GDPR. Unlike many competitors, we never sell your data. Our system uses a 'Local + Cloud' approach, where the Intelligence Hub processes data locally for speed and privacy, while the cloud provides secure backup and remote access. You have total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks, ensuring your Gildersome property is monitored securely and privately.

A video doorbell is a great tool for seeing who is at the door, but it doesn't protect your whole property. scOS monitors your entire boundary, including side gates, garages, and back gardens, where many break-ins actually occur. While a doorbell might alert you to a package thief, scOS is designed to prevent the thief from even entering your land. Additionally, scOS uses professional wired connections that are much more reliable and harder to jam than the WiFi signals used by most doorbells. It’s a complete security solution for your Gildersome home, not just a front-door camera.

Gildersome’s proximity to the M62 and M621 makes it a prime target for 'commuter' criminals who want a quick getaway. scOS addresses this with DVLA Vehicle Recognition. Our system can identify the registration plates of vehicles entering your driveway and check them against the DVLA database. If a vehicle with cloned plates or an unknown registration is detected lingering near your home, scOS can alert you immediately. This allows you to spot potential 'scouts' before they even leave their vehicle, providing a vital layer of protection against motorway-linked crime.

Yes, scOS is specifically designed to detect 'Covered Face' scenarios. Our MotionX AI doesn't rely on facial recognition; instead, it recognises human movement patterns and suspicious behaviour. If someone approaches your Gildersome property wearing a balaclava, hood, or mask, the system flags this as high-risk activity and can trigger an immediate escalating response. This ensures that even if an intruder tries to hide their identity, they cannot hide their presence or their intentions from scOS.

scOS is designed to be incredibly user-friendly. You don't need to be a tech expert to manage it. With 'scOS Director,' our conversational AI, you can simply ask questions about your property in plain English, such as 'Was there any activity near the garage last night?' The system will give you a natural, clear answer. There are no complex 'zones' to set up or confusing settings to manage; the AI handles the technical work, leaving you with a simple, effective way to keep your Gildersome home safe.