Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime while it happens but does nothing to stop it. scOS transforms your security into a proactive guardian using our proprietary MotionX technology. Unlike standard systems that rely on 'motion masks' and frequently trigger false alarms from swaying trees or passing cats, MotionX understands 'important activity.' It ignores environmental noise and focuses exclusively on genuine threats, such as a person lurking near your Horton Kirby home. Because the system is intelligent, it doesn't just watch—it intervenes. From the moment someone crosses your property boundary, scOS can trigger automatic light responses and voice deterrents to warn them off before they ever reach your door. It’s the difference between having a video of a burglary and preventing one from ever occurring.

Absolutely. One of the core strengths of scOS is its brand-agnostic nature. If you already have a wired IP camera system installed at your Horton Kirby property—whether it’s Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, or Reolink—our Intelligence Hub can usually integrate with it. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes between 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. We 'brain-lift' your 'dumb' cameras, giving them the full suite of scOS AI capabilities, including MotionX detection and DVLA vehicle recognition. This means you don't have to strip out your existing investment to benefit from world-class AI protection. We simply upgrade the intelligence behind the lens, ensuring your home is protected by the most advanced security software available in the UK.

scOS employs a sophisticated, three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop criminals at every stage of an attempted intrusion. The first layer is Presence Simulation; while you’re out, scOS uses internal IoT devices to simulate human activity patterns inside your home, making it appear occupied. If a persistent intruder approaches, the second layer, MotionX, detects them instantly. It recognises people regardless of whether they are wearing hoods or masks. Finally, the system moves to Active Intervention. As the intruder crosses your auto-detected property boundary, scOS triggers escalating responses—starting with instant illumination and moving to authoritative voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This proactive approach ensures that criminals feel watched and exposed, usually causing them to flee long before they attempt a break-in.

Privacy is a cornerstone of the scOS philosophy. Unlike many global security brands that send your footage to overseas servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed through a hybrid model: initial intelligence is handled locally on your Intelligence Hub, with necessary escalations managed in secure UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, meaning your data remains yours and is never sold or shared with third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app. By keeping everything within the UK—from our support teams to our data storage—we ensure that your Horton Kirby home’s security data is protected by the highest privacy standards in the world.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you who is at the door once they’ve already arrived. In contrast, scOS provides comprehensive property intelligence. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire property boundary, detecting threats the moment they step onto your land. More importantly, doorbells are reactive—they alert you to a problem. scOS is proactive—it solves the problem. By using escalating voice deterrents and light responses, scOS stops a criminal before they even get close to your front door. Furthermore, scOS uses professional-grade wired cameras that cannot be defeated by the WiFi jammers often used by modern burglars, providing a level of reliability and security that a consumer-grade doorbell simply cannot match.

Horton Kirby’s proximity to the M25 and M20 makes it a prime target for 'hit and run' property crime, where thieves use the motorway network for a quick escape. scOS is specifically designed to counter this. Our DVLA Vehicle Recognition system identifies suspicious cars the moment they enter your vicinity, checking registrations against the national database. By combining this with proactive voice deterrents, scOS makes it clear to potential criminals that they have been identified and recorded, making your home a much less attractive target for those looking for an easy opportunity near the motorway.

Horton Kirby has a property crime rate that is higher than the national average, making proactive security a necessity rather than a luxury. Traditional CCTV only provides evidence after the fact, which is often of little use if the perpetrators are long gone. scOS is different because it focuses on prevention. By detecting intruders early and using escalating deterrents like lights and voice warnings, scOS stops the crime from happening in the first place. This is the most effective way to protect your home and family in an area where property crime is a known concern.

Yes, scOS is designed to be 'jam-proof.' Many modern burglars use cheap devices to jam the WiFi signals used by consumer-grade cameras and doorbells, rendering them useless. scOS uses professional, wired IP cameras that do not rely on WiFi for their primary connection. This ensures that your security system remains fully operational even if a criminal attempts to use electronic countermeasures. In a village like Horton Kirby, where professional thieves may operate, this level of hardware reliability is a critical component of your home's defence.