Standard CCTV is a passive tool; it records footage for you to review after a crime has occurred. scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to prevent the crime from happening. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which ignores the 'noise' of village life—like wind in the trees or local wildlife—and focuses exclusively on 'important activity.' It recognises people regardless of their movement or attempts to hide their face. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes with lights and voice warnings, providing a level of protection that traditional cameras can't match.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most existing wired IP camera systems, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. During our professional UK installation, which takes about 4-6 hours, our engineers will integrate your current cameras with our Intelligence Hub. This transforms your 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent network capable of proactive deterrence. We'll assess your hardware to ensure it meets the necessary standards, allowing you to upgrade your home security in Kelvedon or Feering without the cost of a full hardware replacement.

scOS employs a three-stage deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation, which is perfect for Kelvedon commuters; the system learns your daily routines and simulates them when you're away, making your home look occupied. Second, MotionX identifies suspicious behaviour the moment someone enters your property boundary. Third, the system uses Active Intervention: external IoT speakers deliver AI voice warnings and lights flash to warn the intruder off. This escalating response ensures that anyone scouting your property knows they have been detected by an active, intelligent system, not just a silent camera.

We take your privacy seriously, which is why scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for speed and privacy, with critical events escalated to our secure UK data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, and your data is never sold to third parties. You have complete control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you. Whether you're at home in Feering or commuting to London, your data remains secure and under your exclusive ownership.

A video doorbell only monitors your front door and often only alerts you once someone is already there. scOS provides comprehensive property intelligence, monitoring your entire boundary including side gates and gardens. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS is designed to stop the thief from entering your property in the first place. By using MotionX and proactive voice deterrents, scOS identifies and turns away threats long before they reach your front door, offering a much higher level of security than a simple doorbell.

Kelvedon and Feering are popular with commuters due to the excellent rail links to London Liverpool Street. However, burglars are well aware that many homes are empty during the day. scOS is specifically designed for this lifestyle; our Presence Simulation makes it appear as though someone is home even while you're on the train or in the office. You can also use 'scOS Director' to ask natural questions like 'Has anyone been to the side gate today?' giving you total peace of mind from your smartphone.

While the crime rate in Kelvedon and Feering is currently below the national average, its proximity to the A12 makes it an attractive target for mobile criminal groups who look for quiet, affluent villages with easy escape routes. High-end home security isn't just about responding to local crime trends; it's about ensuring you don't become the next statistic. scOS provides a proactive deterrent that makes your home a 'hard target,' encouraging opportunistic criminals to move on to easier, less protected properties.

scOS uses advanced AI to distinguish between normal village activity and suspicious behaviour. Our MotionX technology is trained to ignore animals, swaying branches, and even spiders on the lens, which are the primary causes of false alarms in traditional systems. It focuses on human behaviour and vehicle patterns. This means you won't be bothered by constant notifications for the local cat or a passing car, but you will be alerted instantly if someone is actually prowling around your property.