Traditional CCTV is passive; it records a crime while it happens but does nothing to stop it. scOS is proactive, using our proprietary MotionX technology to identify 'important activity' rather than just movement. While standard systems trigger false alarms for spiders or wind, MotionX ignores the noise and focuses on genuine threats, such as someone loitering near your property. Because scOS understands your property boundaries automatically, it can intervene the moment a line is crossed, rather than just filming the aftermath.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand agnostic. If you have existing wired IP cameras from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, or Reolink, our Intelligence Hub can often transform them into an AI-powered security network. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware to ensure it meets the technical requirements for scOS integration. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI intelligence without the cost of replacing every camera on your Heywood property.

scOS uses a three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to mimic human activity patterns inside your home, making it look occupied even when you're away. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour regardless of whether an intruder is wearing a mask or trying to hide their shape. Finally, if a threat persists, the system triggers an escalating response: instant illumination from external lights and authoritative voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers to let the intruder know they have been spotted.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub before being escalated to our secure UK data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, meaning your footage and personal information stay yours. We never sell your data, and you maintain total control over who can access your system through our secure app.

A video doorbell only tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already pressed it. scOS monitors your entire property boundary, detecting threats before they reach your entrance. While a doorbell is a reactive tool for deliveries, scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to stop crime before it happens. It provides 24/7 recording and sophisticated AI analysis that a battery-powered doorbell simply cannot match.

With Heywood's proximity to major logistics hubs and the M62, vehicle-related crime is a common concern. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which checks the registration plates of vehicles entering your driveway against the national database. This allows the system to flag suspicious vehicles or cloned plates immediately, providing an extra layer of protection for your cars and vans that standard motion-sensing cameras miss.

While Heywood currently enjoys a lower crime rate than the national average, complacency is often what opportunistic criminals look for. scOS ensures you don't become a statistic by maintaining a 'virtual guard' over your property 24/7. By simulating presence and detecting anomalies in daily patterns, scOS keeps your home a 'hard target,' discouraging criminals who might be scouting the area for easy opportunities.

Absolutely. Through the scOS Director, our conversational AI, you can ask natural questions like, 'Was there any activity near the garage last night?' or 'Did the courier arrive while I was out?' You don't need to scrub through hours of footage; the AI understands your property's normal behaviour and can give you an instant summary of anything out of the ordinary, keeping you informed no matter where you are.