Traditional CCTV is passive; it records a crime so you can watch it back later. scOS is proactive, designed to stop the crime from happening in the first place. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology. While standard systems rely on 'motion masks' and frequently trigger false alarms for spiders or wind, MotionX focuses only on 'important activity.' It recognises human behaviour—whether someone is walking, crawling, or trying to hide their shape—and ignores the noise. When scOS detects a genuine threat, it doesn't just record; it intervenes with automatic light and voice responses to deter the intruder before they ever reach your door.

In most cases, yes. scOS is designed to be brand agnostic and works seamlessly with the majority of professional wired IP cameras, including brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. Our Intelligence Hub connects to your existing infrastructure, effectively transforming your 'dumb' cameras into a high-level AI security network. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will conduct a full assessment of your current hardware to ensure everything is optimised for our AI features. This allows you to upgrade to world-class intelligence without the cost of replacing all your existing cameras.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your normal patterns and simulates human activity inside the home when you're away, making the property appear occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious activity at your property boundary—even if an intruder is wearing a mask or hood. Finally, the system initiates an escalating response. If a threat persists, scOS triggers instant illumination and delivers authoritative warnings through external IoT speakers. This immediate, AI-driven intervention lets criminals know they have been spotted by an intelligent system, usually causing them to flee immediately.

We take data privacy extremely seriously, which is why scOS is a 100% UK-based company. Unlike many competitors who send your footage to overseas servers, all our data centres are located right here in the UK. Your system uses a hybrid of local processing via the scOS Intelligence Hub and secure cloud escalation for advanced analysis. We are fully GDPR compliant, and your data remains entirely yours; we never sell user data to third parties. You have total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks, accessible only by you through our secure app.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you someone is already at your front door, which is often too late to prevent a break-in. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. Our AI automatically detects your property boundaries and monitors the entire perimeter, not just the porch. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS is designed to stop the thief from entering your driveway in the first place. With features like DVLA vehicle recognition and proactive voice deterrents, scOS offers a professional-grade security shield that a consumer-grade doorbell simply cannot match.

In peaceful Gloucestershire villages like Kempsford, it is easy to become complacent because crime rates are lower than the national average. However, rural properties can be attractive to opportunistic thieves because they often offer more cover and potentially slower police response times. scOS is designed to be self-sufficient. By using proactive AI that intervenes the moment a boundary is crossed, the system acts as your first line of defence. It doesn't rely on a quick police arrival to be effective; its primary goal is to 'scare off' intruders through escalating light and voice responses before they even attempt to enter.

Living in the Cotswolds means your cameras will frequently see foxes, badgers, and deer. Traditional motion-sensing cameras would bombard your phone with false alerts every time a cat walked past. scOS eliminates this frustration with MotionX. Our AI is trained to ignore animals, moving branches, and weather patterns, focusing exclusively on 'important activity'—specifically human behaviour. It can distinguish between a neighbour's dog and a person trying to conceal their identity. This means when your phone actually pings, you know it's something that truly requires your attention, giving you peace of mind without the 'notification fatigue.'

Many residents in Kempsford commute to nearby hubs like Swindon or Cirencester, leaving vehicles on driveways for long periods. scOS features integrated DVLA Vehicle Recognition. The system doesn't just see a car; it can check registration plates against the DVLA database to identify if a vehicle is known or if it might be using cloned plates. If an unrecognised vehicle lingers near your property or enters your driveway, scOS can immediately alert you and initiate Presence Simulation inside the house to signal that the home is occupied and alert, providing a significant deterrent against targeted vehicle theft.