Traditional CCTV is passive; it records a crime while it happens, leaving you with grainy footage for the police. scOS is proactive. Our MotionX technology doesn't just record motion; it identifies 'important activity' using advanced AI that recognises people regardless of how they move or what they are wearing. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex motion masks to avoid false alarms from the wind or local wildlife, scOS works out of the box. It automatically detects your property boundaries and monitors them 24/7. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just watch—it intervenes with automatic light responses and voice deterrents from external IoT speakers to stop the intruder before they ever reach your door. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand agnostic. If you already have a wired IP camera system—such as Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti—we can usually transform those 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent scOS-powered network. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. By connecting your cameras to our scOS Intelligence Hub, we add layers of AI intelligence, including MotionX detection and presence simulation, without the need for a total hardware overhaul. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI security while leveraging the investment you’ve already made in your Kirby Cross property’s infrastructure.

scOS uses a multi-layered approach to deterrence that begins long before a criminal touches your property. The first layer is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to learn your home's normal activity patterns and mimics them when you're away, making the house appear occupied. If a criminal does approach, our MotionX technology spots them instantly, even if they are trying to hide their shape or figure. This triggers the second layer: Active Intervention. Your property will respond with instant illumination and escalating voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. These aren't pre-recorded loops; they are AI-driven responses that let the intruder know they have been spotted. This escalating pressure is designed to make your home a 'hard target,' forcing criminals to move on.

At scOS, we take privacy as seriously as security. We are a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres in full compliance with GDPR. Unlike many competitors, we never sell your data to third parties. Our system uses a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles much of the heavy lifting locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for advanced analysis or remote access. 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, no matter where you are in the world.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they’ve already pressed it or triggered a slow PIR sensor. scOS is a comprehensive property intelligence system. While a doorbell only covers a tiny fraction of your home, scOS monitors your entire property boundary. It uses MotionX to detect threats at the edge of your land, providing a proactive defence that stops crime before it happens. Furthermore, doorbells are often wireless and prone to signal jamming or battery failure. scOS is a professionally installed, wired system that provides 24/7 recording and intelligent intervention, offering a level of security that a plastic doorbell simply cannot match.

Kirby Cross is subject to coastal winds and weather that can wreak havoc on traditional motion-sensing cameras. scOS uses MotionX, which is specifically designed to ignore 'unimportant' motion like swaying trees, blowing debris, or local wildlife. It focuses entirely on human activity. This means you won't be plagued by false alarms during an Essex gale, but you will be instantly notified if someone is actually on your property. It provides reliable security that adapts to the local environment.

scOS records 24/7, not just when motion is detected. We store up to two weeks of high-quality footage that you can access from anywhere in the world via our secure app. This is crucial for residents who may be away from home for extended periods. Because the system uses a combination of local and cloud processing, your footage is safe and accessible even if your local internet connection is temporarily interrupted. You can review any moment from the past fortnight with ease.

Essex Police are proactive, but they can't be everywhere. scOS acts as your own private security detail. By using escalating voice warnings and automatic lighting, the system often deters criminals before they even attempt a break-in. If an incident does occur, scOS provides high-definition, AI-verified evidence that is far more useful to the police than standard CCTV footage. It’s about stopping the crime first, and providing the best possible evidence second.