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 before it happens. At the heart of our system is MotionX, a revolutionary detection technology that focuses on 'important activity' rather than just movement. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex motion masks to avoid false alarms from swaying trees or passing cars, MotionX works out of the box. It ignores cobwebs, spiders, animals, and wind, focusing solely on human behaviour. Whether someone is walking normally, trying to cover themselves, or changing their silhouette, scOS recognises the threat. When a boundary is breached, the system doesn't just alert you; it intervenes automatically with lights and voice deterrents, providing a level of protection that passive recording simply cannot match.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic. If you have existing wired IP cameras from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti, our Intelligence Hub can often transform them from 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent, proactive system. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware to ensure compatibility. By leveraging your existing infrastructure, we can provide a sophisticated AI upgrade without the need for a complete hardware overhaul. This allows you to benefit from our advanced MotionX detection, presence simulation, and escalating response features while maintaining the investment you've already made in your home's physical security. We focus on wired connections over wireless to ensure your system cannot be jammed by tech-savvy intruders.

scOS employs 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 property appear occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies 'important activity' the moment someone crosses your property boundary. It recognises people regardless of how they move or if they attempt to conceal their identity. Finally, the system initiates Active Intervention. If a threat is detected, scOS triggers instant illumination and delivers escalating voice warnings through external IoT speakers. This proactive approach ensures that an intruder is identified, challenged, and deterred long before they ever reach your front door or attempt to break in.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. We are a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres, fully compliant with GDPR regulations. Unlike many competitors, we never sell your data. Our system uses a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles most of the heavy lifting locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for advanced analysis or remote access. You have complete control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks. You can access your data from anywhere in the world, knowing that it is protected by British privacy standards and state-of-the-art encryption.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you who is at the door once they've already arrived. scOS is a comprehensive property intelligence system designed to stop crime before it reaches the door. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire property boundary using AI that auto-detects your land lines. It doesn't just show you a package being stolen; it prevents the thief from stepping onto your driveway in the first place through proactive voice and light deterrents. Furthermore, scOS offers advanced features like DVLA vehicle recognition and presence simulation that a doorbell simply cannot provide. It is the difference between having a doorbell and having a virtual security guard patrolling your entire perimeter 24/7.

With property crime in High Pittington being a more significant concern than in other local areas, scOS provides a critical advantage: Covered Face Detection. Modern criminals often use hoods, masks, or balaclavas to avoid being identified by traditional CCTV. Our AI is trained to recognise these as suspicious behaviours. Instead of just recording a masked figure, scOS flags the concealment immediately and can trigger an escalating response—such as a firm voice warning—to let the intruder know they have been detected by an intelligent system, often causing them to flee before they attempt entry.

Many thefts in the Durham area involve stolen or cloned vehicles. scOS features integrated DVLA Vehicle Recognition. When a car enters your property, the system reads the plate and can verify it against the DVLA database. If the plate is flagged as cloned or doesn't match the vehicle type, scOS treats this as a high-priority anomaly. You'll receive an instant alert, and the system can proactively illuminate the area to let the occupants know they are being monitored by a sophisticated AI system.

scOS is designed to be highly intelligent but incredibly simple for the homeowner. Our 'scOS Director' feature allows you to interact with your security system using natural language. You don't need to be a tech expert to use it. You can simply ask, 'Is the house secure?' or 'Show me any activity from last night,' and the AI will respond. This makes it easy for everyone in the household to stay informed and feel safe without needing to manage complex software or settings.