Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that stops crime in progress. While standard systems rely on 'motion masks' that trigger for every passing cat or swaying branch, our MotionX technology uses advanced AI to identify 'important activity' only. It recognises humans even if they are crawling or wearing masks, and it automatically detects your property boundaries without you needing to draw lines. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record—it intervenes with automatic lighting and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers, deterring the intruder before they reach your door.

Absolutely. scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to transform 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent security network. If you have existing wired IP cameras from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, or Reolink, our Intelligence Hub can usually integrate them seamlessly. During our professional UK-based installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. By connecting your existing cameras to the scOS Hub, you gain access to MotionX detection, DVLA vehicle recognition, and our conversational AI, scOS Director, without needing to replace your entire infrastructure. This makes upgrading to world-class AI security both cost-effective and efficient.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, the system simulates natural human activity patterns inside your home to make it appear occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour at your property boundary—it isn't fooled by disguises or unusual movement. Third is Active Intervention. If an intruder persists, the system triggers instant illumination and delivers escalating voice warnings through external IoT speakers. Unlike a simple alarm, scOS communicates to the intruder that they have been specifically identified, removing the 'cloak of anonymity' that criminals rely on to feel safe.

Privacy is a core pillar 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 for immediate response and then escalated to our secure UK-based cloud data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, and your footage is never sold or shared with third parties. You retain total control over your data, with 24/7 access to up to two weeks of recordings from anywhere in the world. We combine the speed of local processing with the reliability of cloud storage to ensure your home is protected without compromising your privacy.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is already at your door; scOS is a comprehensive security solution that prevents them from getting that far. Doorbells often suffer from 'notification fatigue' due to false alarms and have a limited field of view. scOS monitors your entire property boundary using MotionX AI, which eliminates false alarms from animals or wind. While a doorbell might capture a package thief in the act, scOS identifies the scout or the vehicle with cloned plates minutes before an attempt is made, using proactive voice deterrents to stop the crime before it happens.

Hartland’s rugged North Devon location means cameras are often subjected to high winds, heavy rain, and sea mist. Traditional motion detection fails in these conditions, triggering constantly. MotionX AI is revolutionary because it ignores environmental factors like wind-blown trees or rain on the lens. It focuses solely on human and vehicle movement, ensuring that even in a North Atlantic gale, your security system remains accurate and reliable.

In more isolated areas like Hartland, police response times can naturally be longer. scOS is designed to be your first line of autonomous defence. By using escalating voice warnings and automated lighting, the system is often enough to scare off an intruder before they even attempt to enter your home. This proactive approach provides a critical layer of security for rural properties where help may be further away.

Many Hartland properties have large gardens or outbuildings. scOS uses AI to automatically detect your property boundaries, so you don't have to worry about setting up complex zones. Our professional UK-based installers use high-quality wired connections (PoE), which are far more robust than Wi-Fi in rural areas and cannot be jammed. This ensures your entire property is covered, from the main house to the furthest shed or garage.