Traditional CCTV is a passive tool that records footage for later review. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that uses MotionX technology to identify 'important activity' in real-time. Unlike standard cameras that trigger for every passing animal or swaying branch, MotionX focuses on human and vehicle threats. Because scOS automatically detects your property boundaries, it can take immediate action—such as turning on lights or issuing voice warnings—the moment a trespasser enters your land. It’s about stopping the crime before it happens, not just watching it on playback.

In most cases, yes. scOS is brand-agnostic and works with the majority of professional wired IP cameras, including brands like Hikvision, Dahua, and Reolink. During our professional UK installation, which takes about 4-6 hours, our engineers will connect your existing cameras to our scOS Intelligence Hub. This hub 'upgrades' your current setup with our advanced AI, giving you proactive protection without the need to invest in entirely new camera hardware.

scOS deters criminals through three layers of protection. First, Presence Simulation makes your home look occupied by mimicking your usual lighting and activity patterns when you're away. Second, MotionX AI detects intruders even if they are masked or trying to hide their shape. Third, the system uses active intervention: if someone crosses your boundary, scOS triggers external lights and delivers authoritative voice warnings via external IoT speakers. This escalating response is designed to startle and deter intruders the moment they step onto your property.

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. Most processing is done locally on your Intelligence Hub, with only critical alerts sent to our secure cloud. Your data is never sold or shared, and you have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app.

A video doorbell is reactive and only covers your front door. scOS provides whole-property intelligence, monitoring your entire boundary, including gardens and driveways. While a doorbell might alert you when someone is already at the door, scOS detects them the moment they enter your property and uses active deterrents like lights and voice warnings to stop them from ever reaching your house. It’s a comprehensive security solution rather than just a digital peephole.

In rural areas like High Bentham, police response times can be longer than in urban centres. scOS addresses this by providing an immediate, automated response. By using lights and voice warnings to deter intruders the moment they step onto your property, scOS works to stop the crime before it can escalate, providing a vital first line of defence when help may be further away.

Yes, scOS is ideal for protecting rural properties with outbuildings or barns. Our AI automatically detects your property boundaries, so any unauthorised movement near your outbuildings will trigger the same proactive response as movement near your main house. You can even use the 'scOS Director' to ask natural questions like, 'Is the barn secure?' or 'Has anyone been near the shed today?' for instant peace of mind.

High Bentham can experience harsh weather, but scOS is built for real-world conditions. Our MotionX technology is specifically trained to ignore environmental factors like heavy rain, snow, and wind. It focuses solely on 'important activity'—human and vehicle movement—ensuring that your system remains reliable and free from false alarms, even in the middle of a Yorkshire winter.