Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it back later, which rarely helps recover stolen goods. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that stops crime before it happens. While standard systems rely on 'motion detection' that triggers for every passing cat or swaying branch, scOS uses our proprietary MotionX technology. MotionX focuses only on 'important activity,' meaning it ignores environmental noise and recognises human threats regardless of how they move or if they try to hide their shape. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes. Using external IoT speakers and lighting, it delivers automated voice warnings and illumination to deter intruders the moment they step onto your property, whereas traditional CCTV just watches them walk away with your belongings.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a high-level intelligence network. We are compatible 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 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our Intelligence Hub, which handles local processing before escalating data to the cloud. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI protection without the cost of replacing every camera on your property, provided they meet the necessary technical standards for a wired connection.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your daily habits and simulates human activity inside your home—such as lights turning on and off in specific patterns—to make the property look occupied even when you're away. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies a person the moment they cross your property boundary, even if they are wearing a mask or balaclava. Third is Active Intervention: if an intruder persists, the system triggers escalating responses. This starts with instant illumination and moves to authoritative voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. Unlike a simple alarm, these warnings let the criminal know they have been specifically detected by an AI system, usually causing them to flee immediately.

Your privacy is our priority, which is why scOS is a 100% UK-based operation. Unlike many competitors who ship data to overseas servers, all scOS data is processed and stored in secure UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your video feeds and personal information remain your property and are never sold to third parties. Our system uses a hybrid approach: the scOS Intelligence Hub processes video locally on your premises for speed and privacy, only escalating relevant events to our secure cloud for 24/7 recording and remote access. You have total control over your data, with up to two weeks of continuous recording accessible only to you through our secure app.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you who is at the door once they've already arrived. In contrast, scOS is a comprehensive property-wide intelligence system designed to stop a crime before the criminal even reaches your door. While doorbells often suffer from 'notification fatigue' due to false alarms and have a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire property boundary with zero false alarms thanks to MotionX. Furthermore, doorbells are often wireless and easily jammed; scOS uses professional wired connections for total reliability. While a doorbell might record someone stealing a parcel, scOS uses proactive voice deterrents and presence simulation to ensure the thief never feels comfortable enough to step onto your driveway in the first place.

For Hurley residents who commute via the M42 or A5, leaving the house empty all day is a major concern. scOS solves this with 'Activity Pattern Recognition.' The system learns what a normal day looks like for your home. If it detects activity that breaks that pattern—such as someone peering through a window or lingering by the side gate during your usual working hours—it immediately flags it as an anomaly. Combined with Presence Simulation, which makes the house look occupied while you're at the office, scOS provides a comprehensive 'digital guard' for your property while you're away.

Vehicle theft is a concern in North Warwickshire commuter villages. scOS includes DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which automatically scans the registration plates of any vehicle that enters your property. It checks these against the DVLA database to identify if a vehicle is untaxed, has no MOT, or is potentially using cloned plates. If a suspicious vehicle pulls onto your driveway, scOS can alert you instantly and even use its external speakers to deliver a warning, letting the driver know their details have been logged. This is a powerful deterrent against 'scouting' and opportunistic car theft.

We believe that security should be professional and permanent. Wireless cameras are prone to signal dropping, battery failure, and can be easily disabled by 'jamming' devices used by modern criminals. By using a wired system, scOS ensures a 100% reliable connection that cannot be jammed. Our professional UK installation team handles all the hard work, running high-quality cabling that provides both power and data to your cameras. This 'Wired Over Wireless' approach is the only way to ensure your Hurley home is protected 24/7 without the vulnerabilities of consumer-grade WiFi gadgets.