scOS is a proactive intelligence system, whereas traditional CCTV is merely a passive recording device. The core of our system is MotionX, a revolutionary technology that identifies 'important activity' rather than just motion. This means scOS won't bother you with alerts for swaying trees or passing cats, but it will instantly recognise a person approaching your home. Unlike traditional systems, scOS doesn't require you to set up complex zones; it automatically understands your property boundaries. When a threat is detected, scOS takes action with light and voice deterrents to stop the intruder, rather than just giving you a video of the crime later.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with most professional wired IP cameras, such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. During our professional UK installation, our engineers will integrate your existing cameras with the scOS Intelligence Hub. This process transforms your current 'dumb' cameras into a smart, proactive system capable of person recognition and presence simulation. We’ll perform a full assessment during the 4-6 hour installation to ensure your existing hardware is perfectly optimised for the scOS platform, saving you the cost of a full hardware replacement.

scOS uses a three-tier deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your home's activity patterns and mimics them when you're away, making the house look occupied. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies intruders the moment they cross your boundary, even if they are wearing masks or hoods. Third is Active Intervention: if an intruder is detected, scOS triggers external IoT speakers to deliver voice warnings and activates security lights. This escalating response makes it clear to any intruder that they are being monitored by an active AI system, which is usually enough to make them flee immediately.

We take data privacy very seriously. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure, GDPR-compliant UK data centres. Your data is never sold or shared with third parties. Our system uses a hybrid approach where the Intelligence Hub processes data locally for immediate response, 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. By keeping everything within the UK, we ensure your data is protected by the highest security standards and UK law.

A video doorbell only monitors a small area around your front door and is often reactive—alerting you only after someone has arrived. scOS provides proactive, property-wide protection. It monitors your entire boundary and uses AI to detect threats before they reach your door. Unlike doorbells, scOS includes active deterrents like voice warnings and light responses to stop crime in progress. For Kingswood residents, where properties may have larger gardens or multiple entry points, scOS offers a level of comprehensive security that a simple doorbell cannot match. It’s about stopping the crime, not just seeing who committed it.

Yes, scOS is perfectly suited for monitoring detached garages, sheds, or other outbuildings. Our AI-driven boundary detection can be configured to include these areas, ensuring they are protected just as thoroughly as your main home. Because scOS uses wired connections, it provides a much more stable and reliable link to outbuildings than wireless systems, which often struggle with range. If an intruder is detected near your garage or shed, scOS will trigger the same proactive deterrents, such as lights and voice warnings, to stop them before they can cause any damage.

The voice deterrent in scOS is a clear, AI-generated voice delivered through external IoT speakers. It is not a two-way 'intercom' or a recording of a real person. The AI is designed to sound professional and authoritative, informing the intruder that they have been detected and are being recorded. This direct, audible intervention is incredibly effective at startling intruders and making them realise the property is protected by an active, intelligent system. Because it’s AI-driven, the system can deliver different warnings based on the level of the threat, providing a sophisticated and escalating response.

scOS is designed to be highly reliable. Unlike wireless DIY systems that can be easily jammed or suffer from poor signal, scOS prefers wired connections for maximum stability. Our Intelligence Hub processes critical security data locally, meaning that even if your internet connection dips, the system can still detect intruders and trigger local deterrents like lights and voice warnings. This 'local-first' approach ensures that your Kingswood home remains protected 24/7, regardless of external connectivity issues, providing you with constant peace of mind.