Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records your property being burgled so you can watch the footage later. scOS is an active participant in your home's security. At its core is MotionX, a revolutionary AI that focuses on 'important activity' rather than just pixels moving on a screen. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex motion masks to avoid false alarms from the wind in the Tamar Valley trees or spiders on the lens, MotionX works out of the box. It ignores environmental noise and focuses exclusively on human behaviour. When it detects a threat, it doesn't just send a notification; it initiates a proactive response to deter the intruder before they ever touch your door. It’s the difference between a witness and a digital security guard.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand agnostic, meaning it can transform 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent security network. We work with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, including brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation—which typically takes between 4 and 6 hours—our engineers will assess your existing hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our scOS Intelligence Hub. This hub processes the video locally before escalating critical data to our UK-based cloud for advanced AI analysis. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI protection without the cost of replacing every camera on your property, provided they meet the necessary technical standards for high-quality video feed.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation, our primary passive deterrent. It learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away—turning lights on and off in a natural sequence to make the home appear occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour, even if the person is wearing a mask or trying to hide their shape. Finally, if a threat is confirmed, the system triggers an Active Intervention. This isn't just a loud siren; it’s an escalating response. It starts with automatic light illumination and moves to voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. These AI-generated warnings inform the intruder they have been detected, often stopping a crime in its tracks before any damage is done.

Privacy is a cornerstone of the scOS philosophy. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub and, when necessary, escalated to our secure UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your video footage and personal information remain your property. We never sell your data to third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app. By keeping everything within the UK—from our support teams to our servers—we provide a level of data sovereignty and security that international brands simply cannot match.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they’ve already pressed it or triggered a sensor. scOS is a proactive, whole-property intelligence system. While a doorbell covers a few square metres, scOS uses automatic property boundary detection to monitor your entire perimeter. It identifies threats the moment they step onto your land, not just when they reach the entrance. Furthermore, doorbells are often wireless and prone to signal jamming; scOS prefers wired connections for reliability. With features like DVLA vehicle recognition and covered face detection, scOS provides a comprehensive shield that stops crime before it happens, rather than just giving you a video of the person who took your parcel.

Gunnislake’s unique topography and the wooded areas of the Tamar Valley can be a nightmare for traditional motion sensors, causing constant false alarms from swaying branches. scOS uses MotionX, which is specifically trained to ignore environmental movement and focus only on human activity. Whether your home is on a steep incline or surrounded by dense foliage, our AI accurately identifies people regardless of the terrain or background noise. During installation, our engineers ensure the cameras are positioned to cover your specific boundaries, and the AI automatically learns the 'normal' movement patterns of your property, ensuring you only get alerted when it truly matters.

For residents in more isolated parts of St Ann's Chapel, police response times can be a concern. scOS addresses this by focusing on prevention rather than just reporting. By using escalating voice deterrents and instant light responses, the system aims to scare off intruders long before they attempt entry. Because our AI provides 'zero false alarms,' when you do receive an alert, you know it is a genuine threat. This high-fidelity information can be crucial when communicating with Devon & Cornwall Police, as you can provide specific details—such as whether the intruder is wearing a mask or the registration of their vehicle—which helps them prioritise the call.

Yes, scOS is highly effective at protecting detached garages, workshops, and outbuildings common in rural Cornwall. Our system treats your entire property as a single intelligent zone. Using automatic boundary detection, we can monitor the approach to your outbuildings just as closely as your main home. If someone approaches your workshop at an unusual hour, the system can trigger a voice warning specifically from a speaker near that building. This is particularly useful for protecting high-value tools, machinery, or classic cars that are often the target of rural theft.