The primary difference is that scOS is a proactive system, while traditional CCTV is reactive. Most systems simply record footage of a crime for you to watch later. scOS uses MotionX technology to detect 'important activity' in real-time. It doesn't rely on basic motion detection that gets triggered by every passing car or swaying branch; instead, it uses AI to identify human threats with zero false alarms. When a threat is detected at your property boundary, scOS takes action—using automated lighting and voice deterrents to stop the intruder before they can cause any damage or gain entry.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic. It works with almost all professional-grade wired IP cameras, such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. If you already have a wired system at your Isleham home, our professional UK-based installers can integrate it with our Intelligence Hub. This means you can upgrade to a world-class AI security system without having to replace your existing cameras. During the installation process, which takes about 4-6 hours, we will ensure your current hardware is fully optimised for our AI features.

scOS uses a powerful three-layer deterrent system. First, Presence Simulation makes your home look occupied when you're away by mimicking your usual internal activity patterns. Second, our MotionX AI identifies intruders the moment they step onto your property, even if they are trying to hide their identity. Third, the system uses Active Intervention, which includes instant lighting and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This immediate, intelligent response is usually enough to make any criminal abandon their attempt and move on to an easier, less 'intelligent' target.

Your data security is paramount. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all our data centres are located within the UK. We are fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your data is never sold or shared. Our system uses a hybrid processing model: intelligence is handled locally on your Hub for immediate action, while the cloud is used for secure storage and remote access. You have full control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely through our app from anywhere in the world.

A video doorbell only covers your front door and is often reactive—it tells you someone is there when they've already arrived. scOS provides comprehensive protection for your entire property, including gardens, driveways, and outbuildings. Unlike doorbells, which are often wireless and can be easily jammed, scOS is a professionally installed, wired system. Most importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime before it happens using AI-driven deterrents, whereas a doorbell typically just records a video of the incident.

Isleham is a peaceful village, but the wider Fenland area has seen a rise in the theft of high-value rural equipment and machinery. scOS is perfectly suited to protect your entire plot, including outbuildings and yards. Our AI automatically detects your property boundaries and can be configured to provide extra vigilance around areas where you store valuable equipment. By using escalating voice warnings and lighting, scOS stops thieves at the edge of your property, long before they can reach your assets.

The flat, open landscape of the Fens can mean that properties are visible from a distance, but also that help is further away. scOS provides 'Autonomous Deterrence,' meaning the system takes immediate action to drive away intruders without needing you to intervene. By making the home appear occupied through Presence Simulation and providing an active, intelligent response to any boundary breach, scOS ensures your home is a 'hard target' that criminals will choose to avoid.

scOS is designed to be incredibly simple to use. You don't need to be a technology expert. Our 'scOS Director' feature allows you to interact with your system using natural language. You can simply ask, 'Director, was there any unusual activity today?' or 'When did the delivery arrive?' and it will give you a clear, conversational answer. It's high-tech security made easy for everyday village life.