Standard CCTV is a passive observer that merely records a crime while it happens, often leaving you with nothing but grainy footage of a person in a hoodie. scOS transforms your security into a proactive guardian using our proprietary MotionX technology. Unlike traditional systems that rely on crude motion masks and trigger constant false alarms from swaying trees or passing cats, MotionX understands 'important activity.' It recognises human behaviour and property boundaries automatically, meaning it only alerts you when a genuine threat is detected. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes. By using external IoT speakers and automated lighting, the system actively challenges intruders before they even reach your door, providing a level of protection that a standard 'dumb' camera simply cannot match.

Absolutely. One of the core strengths of scOS is its brand-agnostic nature. We designed our Intelligence Hub to be compatible with almost any professional-grade wired IP camera, 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 existing hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we can 'brain-swap' your system, turning your existing passive cameras into an intelligent, AI-driven network. This not only saves you money on hardware but also significantly reduces electronic waste. We prefer wired connections over wireless because they are far more reliable and cannot be defeated by the simple WiFi jamming devices that are increasingly used by modern burglars.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop criminals at every stage of an attempted break-in. The first layer is Presence Simulation; when you are away, scOS uses AI to simulate natural human activity patterns inside your home, making it appear occupied to anyone scouting the area. If a prowler ignores this and enters your property, our MotionX technology instantly identifies them as a person, regardless of whether they are wearing a mask or trying to hide their silhouette. This triggers the third layer: Active Intervention. The system automatically illuminates the area and delivers escalating voice warnings through external IoT speakers. These aren't pre-recorded loops but AI-driven responses that let the intruder know they have been detected and their presence is being recorded, usually causing them to flee immediately.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy-first' approach to home intelligence. Unlike many consumer-grade security companies that ship your data to overseas servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate response, and then securely escalated to our UK-based data centres for cloud storage and remote access. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we believe that your data belongs to you. We never sell your information to third parties or use your footage for anything other than your own security. You have full control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely from anywhere in the world via our encrypted app. Your home's privacy is as important to us as its security.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you who is at the door once they have already arrived. In contrast, scOS is a comprehensive property-wide intelligence system designed to stop crime before it reaches your front door. While a doorbell might capture a package thief, scOS monitors your entire property boundary, detecting suspicious behaviour at the edge of your land. Because we use professional-grade wired cameras and external IoT speakers, we provide a much higher level of reliability and deterrent power. A doorbell cannot simulate your presence when you're on holiday, nor can it distinguish between a neighbour's cat and a person hiding their face with a balaclava. scOS offers proactive, escalating responses that turn your home into a hard target, rather than just a witness.

While Grove is a close-knit community on Portland, the higher local crime rate means that home security should be a priority. scOS is designed to be proactive rather than reactive. Our MotionX technology identifies human activity at your property boundary and can trigger an immediate response, such as lighting and voice warnings. This is far more effective than just recording a crime, as it actively works to prevent it. For residents of Grove, this means you can have the peace of mind that your home is being watched by an intelligent system that knows how to handle threats before they escalate.

Yes, scOS is excellent at distinguishing between people you know and strangers. Our AI learns the normal patterns of your home, including the people who live there and regular visitors. In a community like Grove, where neighbours often look out for each other, this is a great feature. You won't be alerted every time a family member walks into the garden, but if a stranger is detected exhibiting suspicious behaviour—like looking into windows or trying door handles—the system will immediately flag it and can take action. It’s like having a digital security guard who knows exactly who belongs on your property.

scOS is a 'hybrid' system that uses both local and cloud processing. Your Intelligence Hub processes data locally for immediate, millisecond-fast detection and response. This is then escalated to our secure UK-based cloud for storage and remote access. This dual approach ensures that your system is incredibly fast and reliable, even if your internet connection is temporarily down. For Portland residents, this means you get the best of both worlds: the speed of local intelligence and the convenience of cloud-based monitoring and storage.