Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is a proactive guardian. Our MotionX technology is the key difference—it focuses on 'important activity' rather than just motion. This means it ignores the wind in the trees or a cat in the garden, focusing only on human and vehicle threats. Most importantly, scOS intervenes. When a threat is detected on your boundary, the system can automatically trigger external lights and authoritative voice warnings via IoT speakers. For Gilfach Goch residents, this means a system that doesn't just watch your home, but actively defends it.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic. If you have an existing wired IP camera system from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, or Reolink, we can usually integrate it with our Intelligence Hub. During our professional 4-6 hour installation, our UK-based engineers will assess your hardware and 'upgrade' it with our AI software. This allows you to keep your current cameras while gaining all the benefits of scOS, including MotionX detection, DVLA vehicle recognition, and proactive voice deterrents. It’s a cost-effective and efficient way to bring elite-level home intelligence to your property.

scOS uses a three-layer AI deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, the system mimics your daily activity patterns inside the house to make it look occupied. Second is MotionX detection: our AI identifies suspicious behaviour or covered faces the moment someone crosses your property line—no manual zones required. Third is Active Intervention: if a threat is confirmed, the system triggers escalating responses, including instant lighting and voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This proactive approach is designed to stop a criminal in their tracks, usually causing them to flee before they even attempt to enter your home.

Your privacy is our top priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres, fully compliant with GDPR. We use a 'Local + Cloud' processing model: your Intelligence Hub handles the primary AI analysis locally on your property for speed and privacy, only using our secure UK cloud for escalation and remote access. Your data is never sold or shared with third parties. You have total control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that only sees what's directly in front of your door. scOS is a whole-property intelligence system that monitors your entire boundary, detecting threats long before they reach your entrance. While doorbells are famous for false alarms from passers-by, scOS uses MotionX to focus only on genuine threats on your land. Crucially, doorbells don't stop crime; they just record it. scOS uses proactive voice and light deterrents to stop a criminal in their tracks. For Gilfach Goch homes, a doorbell is simply not enough.

One of the biggest frustrations with traditional CCTV is getting an alert every time a cat or a fox runs through the garden. Our MotionX technology is specifically trained to ignore animals, wind-blown trees, and even spiders on the lens. It focuses on 'important activity'—specifically human movement and vehicle patterns. Whether someone is walking normally, trying to hide their face, or crawling, scOS will recognise them as a person while ignoring the local wildlife. This means when your phone pings in the middle of the night, you know it’s something that actually requires your attention.

In the close-knit community of Gilfach Goch, we understand that residents don't want their homes looking like fortresses. scOS is designed to be discreet. Our proactive deterrents, such as the voice warnings and light responses, only activate when a genuine threat is detected by our MotionX AI. This means you won't have lights flashing every time a neighbour walks past. The system is intelligent enough to distinguish between 'normal' village life and suspicious behaviour, providing elite-level protection without compromising the character of your property.

While Gilfach Goch has a lower crime rate than the national average, it’s important not to become complacent. Crime can happen anywhere, and being prepared is the best way to ensure you don't become a statistic. scOS is about more than just 'catching' a thief; it’s about the peace of mind that comes from knowing your home is actively protecting itself. Whether you’re at work, out for the day, or asleep upstairs, scOS is working to ensure your property remains a 'hard target.' It’s an investment in the long-term safety and intelligence of your home.