Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime while it happens but does nothing to stop it. You are often left with grainy footage of a masked individual that the police cannot use. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. At its core is MotionX, a revolutionary activity detection technology that ignores the 'noise' of village life—like pets, wind, or traffic—and focuses only on 'important activity.' It requires no manual zones or tripwires because the AI automatically understands your property boundaries. When a genuine threat is detected, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes with lights and voice deterrents to stop the intruder before they reach your door. It transforms your security from a digital witness into an active digital guard.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with almost all professional-grade wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. If you have already invested in a high-quality camera system for your Hurworth home, our Intelligence Hub can often 'brain-train' those existing 'dumb' cameras, turning them into a sophisticated AI network. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. By using wired connections over wireless, we ensure your system is immune to the Wi-Fi jamming techniques often used by modern burglars, providing a robust and reliable security foundation that leverages your existing investment.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. The first is Presence Simulation, which makes your home appear occupied by simulating natural human activity patterns inside, such as lights turning on and off in a logical sequence. This is your primary passive deterrent. If an intruder still approaches, our MotionX technology identifies them immediately, regardless of whether they are wearing a mask or trying to hide their silhouette. This triggers the second layer: Active Intervention. Instant illumination from external lights and authoritative voice warnings from external IoT speakers (not two-way audio) inform the intruder they have been detected. Finally, if the threat persists, the system uses an Escalating Response, increasing the intensity of the warnings to ensure the criminal knows the property is a 'hard target.'

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. All your video data and AI processing are handled by our UK data centres, and we are fully GDPR compliant. The system uses a hybrid approach: the scOS Intelligence Hub processes data locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for remote access or advanced analysis. You retain full control over your data at all times; we never sell your information or allow unauthorised access. You can view your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks, from anywhere in the world, knowing your home's data stays within the UK.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is at your door—often when it's already too late. scOS is a comprehensive property intelligence system designed to stop crime before it happens. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire property boundary. It uses advanced AI to recognise the difference between a family member and a stranger based on behaviour, and it can even check vehicle registrations against the DVLA database to spot cloned plates. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS uses proactive deterrents like voice warnings and presence simulation to ensure the thief never steps onto your driveway in the first place.

With Hurworth-on-Tees experiencing crime rates above the national average, protecting your vehicles is a priority. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which identifies every car that enters your property's vicinity. It checks registrations against the national database to spot cloned plates or vehicles associated with known criminal activity. If a suspicious vehicle is detected, scOS can alert you instantly and trigger deterrents before the occupants even exit the vehicle, providing a critical layer of protection for your driveway.

Yes, scOS is designed to provide an 'Escalating Response.' In areas with higher crime rates, the system doesn't just give a single warning. If an intruder ignores the initial light response and voice deterrent, the system can escalate to more frequent and authoritative warnings. This persistent, intelligent interaction makes it clear to the criminal that they are being monitored by an active system, making your home a much less attractive target than others in the area.

scOS Director is our conversational AI that allows you to manage your security through simple questions. You can ask, 'Was there any suspicious activity on the street today?' or 'Did the gardener arrive on time?' The AI analyzes your property's data and gives you a clear, natural language answer. For Hurworth residents, this means you can stay on top of your home's security with zero effort, getting the information you need without having to manually review hours of video.