Traditional CCTV is a passive recording tool, but scOS is a proactive security system. The main difference lies in our MotionX technology, which uses advanced AI to distinguish between 'important activity' (like a person or vehicle) and irrelevant motion (like a cat or swaying trees). This means zero false alarms and no need for you to set up complex motion masks. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch crime happen; it intervenes. When a threat is detected at your property boundary, the system automatically triggers lights and voice warnings from external IoT speakers to deter the intruder before they can break in.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and works with most professional wired IP cameras, such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. If you already have a camera system at your Ilminster property, our Intelligence Hub can likely integrate with it, upgrading your existing 'dumb' cameras with our advanced AI. During our professional UK-based installation, our engineers will assess your setup and connect it to the scOS ecosystem. This allows you to benefit from features like person recognition and presence simulation without having to invest in an entirely new set of cameras.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to deterrence. First, Presence Simulation mimics your home's natural activity patterns, making it look occupied even when you're out. Second, our MotionX AI detects intruders the moment they cross your property boundary, regardless of how they are moving or if they are trying to hide their face. Third, the system initiates an Escalating Response: it first turns on external lights to signal the intruder has been spotted, and if they persist, it delivers authoritative voice warnings via external IoT speakers. This proactive strategy is designed to stop criminals before they ever reach your home.

Your privacy is our priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres in full compliance with GDPR. We use a hybrid processing model where the scOS Intelligence Hub handles the majority of the AI processing locally on your property for speed and privacy. Only critical events and 24/7 recordings are stored in our secure UK cloud for your remote access. We never sell your data to third parties, ensuring that your personal life in Ilminster stays private while your property remains protected.

A video doorbell only monitors your front door and is often a reactive device—it tells you someone is there once they've already arrived. scOS provides 360-degree proactive protection for your entire property, including gardens and side entrances. While doorbells are often wireless and can be easily jammed, scOS uses professional wired connections for total reliability. Most importantly, scOS uses AI to detect intruders at your property boundary and intervenes with active deterrents like lights and voice warnings to stop them before they ever reach your house, providing much more comprehensive security.

Ilminster's location near the A303 and A358 makes it accessible for opportunistic thieves who look for quick getaway routes. scOS includes DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which automatically logs the registration of every vehicle that enters your driveway. The system can check these against the DVLA database to identify suspicious or cloned plates. If an unrecognised or flagged vehicle is detected, scOS can immediately alert you and trigger deterrents, providing an essential layer of protection for your vehicles and property that standard CCTV simply cannot offer.

Yes, scOS is designed to be highly effective even if an intruder is wearing a mask, hoodie, or balaclava. Our AI doesn't rely on facial recognition; instead, it uses behaviour-based person recognition to identify human shapes and suspicious movement patterns. If the system detects someone attempting to conceal their identity on your property, it treats this as a high-priority threat and immediately initiates an escalating response with lights and voice warnings. This ensures that even if an intruder hides their face, they cannot hide their presence from our AI.

scOS Director is our conversational AI that makes managing your security as simple as having a chat. Instead of scrolling through hours of footage, you can ask scOS Director natural questions like, 'What time did the postman arrive?' or 'Was there any activity near the garage last night?' The AI will instantly search your recordings and provide a clear, concise answer. It's a powerful tool for busy Ilminster residents who want to stay informed about their home's security without any technical complexity.