Traditional CCTV is a passive observer that merely records your property being burgled; scOS is an active participant that prevents it. While standard systems rely on 'motion detection' that triggers for every spider or gust of wind, our MotionX technology uses advanced AI to identify 'important activity' only, meaning zero false alarms and no need for complex motion masks. Unlike basic systems, scOS doesn't just watch—it reacts. It automatically detects your property boundaries and uses a combination of presence simulation, instant lighting, and escalating voice warnings to deter intruders before they even reach your door. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard on duty 24/7.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing '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 process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware to ensure compatibility. By connecting your existing cameras to our Intelligence Hub, we can apply our MotionX AI and proactive deterrent features to your current setup, saving you the cost of a full hardware replacement while vastly upgrading your home's intelligence.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, the system learns your normal internal activity patterns and simulates them, making your home appear occupied to any opportunist watching from the street. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour and recognises people even if they are hooded or attempting to hide their figure. Finally, if a threat is detected within your auto-detected property boundaries, the system initiates an Active Intervention. This includes instant illumination and escalating voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. This proactive approach stops criminals in their tracks long before they attempt a break-in.

Your privacy is our priority, which is why scOS is a 100% UK-based operation. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, all your video and intelligence data is processed through UK-based data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. We use a hybrid processing model: our Intelligence Hub handles critical AI tasks locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for remote access or advanced analysis. Your data remains yours; we never sell it, and you have total control over who can access your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is at your front door; scOS is a proactive intelligence system that protects your entire property. While doorbells often suffer from 'notification fatigue' due to false alarms and only cover a narrow field of view, scOS monitors your entire boundary with professional-grade wired cameras that can't be jammed like WiFi devices. More importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime before it happens through automated intervention and presence simulation, rather than just providing you with a video of a package being stolen after the thief has already left.

The steep valleys and wooded areas around Holywell Green and Stainland can create blind spots and shadows that traditional CCTV struggles with. scOS's MotionX AI is specifically designed to handle these challenges. It doesn't rely on simple pixel changes; it understands the 'shape' and 'behaviour' of people. Whether someone is moving through shadows or trying to hide behind foliage, scOS will recognise the human activity and alert you, ensuring the unique topography of West Yorkshire doesn't compromise your security.

West Yorkshire Police have noted an increase in vehicle-related crime in semi-rural villages. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which automatically logs and checks every car that enters your property. If a vehicle is flagged as suspicious or is using cloned plates, the system can immediately trigger a deterrent response. This is particularly effective for residents in Stainland who may have vehicles parked in driveways that are visible from the main road.

scOS is a 'set and forget' system. Our professional UK installers handle the entire setup in a single day (4-6 hours), and because the AI auto-detects your property boundaries, there’s no complex configuration for you to do. You can interact with the system naturally using 'scOS Director'—just ask your phone, 'Is everything okay at home?' and get a natural language update. It’s designed to provide high-level security without requiring you to be a tech expert.