Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records crime while it happens but does nothing to stop it. Most systems rely on 'motion detection' which is triggered by any pixel change, leading to endless false alarms from shadows, rain, or spiders. scOS is fundamentally different because it uses MotionX technology. This revolutionary AI focuses only on 'important activity,' meaning it ignores environmental noise and recognises people regardless of how they move or if they try to hide their shape. Instead of just recording, scOS is proactive. It monitors your property boundaries automatically and can intervene with light and voice deterrents the moment a threat is detected. It transforms your security from a post-incident investigation tool into a real-time digital guard that prevents crime from occurring in the first place.

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 popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our scOS Intelligence Hub. This hub processes the video feeds locally before escalating important data to our secure UK cloud. By upgrading your existing system with scOS, you gain all our advanced AI features—like MotionX and presence simulation—without the need to replace every camera on your property, provided they meet the necessary technical standards for wired connectivity.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop criminals at every stage. The first layer is Presence Simulation. Unlike simple timers, our AI learns your home's normal activity patterns and realistically simulates occupancy by controlling internal lights and devices, making your home look lived-in even when you're away. The second layer is our MotionX detection. It identifies 'important activity' the moment someone enters your property, even if they are wearing a mask or a hood. Finally, if a threat persists, scOS initiates Active Intervention. This involves instant illumination of the area and escalating voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. These aren't pre-recorded loops; they are intelligent responses that let the intruder know they have been spotted by an AI-monitored system, usually causing them to flee before they even reach your door.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. Being a 100% UK-based company, all your data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. Unlike many global brands, we never sell your data or use it for third-party marketing. The system uses a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles the majority of the heavy lifting locally on your property. Only when the AI identifies a potential threat or 'important activity' is the data escalated to our secure cloud for further analysis and to provide you with instant alerts. You have total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks. You can access this footage securely from anywhere in the world, knowing that your home's privacy is protected by British security standards.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is already at your front door. By the time you get a notification, an intruder may have already caused damage or gained entry. Furthermore, most doorbells are wireless, making them susceptible to signal jamming. scOS is a comprehensive property-wide solution. It monitors your entire boundary, not just the front door, and detects threats long before they reach your house. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS uses proactive measures like presence simulation and voice deterrents to prevent the thief from stepping onto your driveway in the first place. We also prefer wired connections, which are far more reliable and cannot be defeated by simple Wi-Fi jammers, providing a professional level of security that a consumer doorbell simply cannot match.

Hope's popularity with tourists can provide cover for those looking to target residential properties. scOS uses MotionX technology to distinguish between normal tourist activity and suspicious behaviour. While it ignores people walking past on the pavement, it becomes hyper-focused the moment someone enters your property boundary. It can recognise if someone is 'casing' your home—looking through windows or checking gates—and will trigger a proactive response, such as a voice warning, to let them know they are being monitored by an intelligent system.

Yes, scOS is ideal for residents who enjoy the Peak District's outdoor lifestyle. Through our scOS Director interface, you can check on your home from your smartphone while you're out on a hike or at the local pub. You can ask the AI, 'Has anyone been to the front door today?' or 'Is the garage secure?' The AI will give you a quick, natural language update. This means you can enjoy your time in the hills with total peace of mind, knowing that scOS is actively guarding your property and will only alert you if something truly important happens.

Presence Simulation is a powerful tool for Hope residents. It learns your daily routines—when you turn on the kitchen lights, when you watch TV, and when you go to bed. When you're away, it replicates these patterns perfectly, making your home look occupied. This is far more effective than simple light timers, which burglars can easily spot. By making your home look lived-in, scOS deters criminals from even considering your property as a target, providing a vital layer of passive protection.