Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records your home being burgled so you can watch the footage later. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. While standard cameras rely on 'motion detection' that triggers for every passing cat or swaying branch, our MotionX technology uses advanced AI to identify 'important activity.' It recognises humans regardless of their movement or if they are trying to hide their shape, and it does so without needing you to draw complex motion masks. Most importantly, scOS doesn't just watch—it intervenes. When a threat is detected at your property boundary, the system automatically triggers light and voice deterrents to stop the intruder before they ever reach your door. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard on duty 24/7.

Yes, in the vast majority of cases, scOS can breathe new life into your existing hardware. We are brand agnostic, meaning our Intelligence Hub is compatible with most professional wired IP cameras, including popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current setup. We transform your 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent network by offloading the processing to our local Hub and UK-based cloud. This allows you to keep your existing investment while upgrading to world-class AI features like DVLA vehicle recognition and proactive voice deterrents without needing to replace every camera on your Lazonby property.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop criminals at every stage. The first layer is Presence Simulation; when you're away from your Lazonby home, the system simulates natural human activity patterns inside, making the property appear occupied. The second layer is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour at your property boundary—even if the intruder is wearing a mask or a hoodie. The final layer is Active Intervention. If a threat persists, scOS triggers external IoT speakers to deliver escalating voice warnings and floods the area with light. Unlike a standard alarm that rings after a window is broken, scOS makes it clear to the criminal that they have been spotted and identified long before they attempt entry.

Privacy and security are at the core of scOS. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, we are a 100% UK-based company. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate response and then escalated to our secure UK-based data centres for storage and advanced analysis. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we believe your data belongs to you. We never sell your information to third parties. You have full control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app. By keeping everything within the UK, we ensure the highest standards of data protection and provide you with the peace of mind that your private life stays private.

A video doorbell is a useful tool for seeing who is at your front door, but it is not a comprehensive security system. Doorbells typically have a limited field of view, rely on slow Wi-Fi that can be easily jammed, and only alert you once someone is already on your doorstep. scOS provides whole-property protection. It monitors your entire boundary, detects threats early, and uses wired connections that are immune to signal jamming. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS is designed to prevent the thief from even stepping onto your driveway. With features like DVLA vehicle recognition and escalating voice deterrents, scOS offers a proactive shield for your entire home, not just a digital peephole for your front door.

In rural areas like Lazonby, police response times can be longer due to the geographic spread of the Cumbria Constabulary. This makes proactive protection essential. scOS doesn't wait for the police to arrive; it acts as your first line of defence. By using escalating voice warnings and instant illumination, the system often scares off intruders before they can cause damage. Furthermore, our scOS Director allows you to ask natural questions about your property's status, giving you instant clarity on any situation while you wait for local authorities or neighbours to assist. It provides the immediate intervention that rural properties often lack.

Standard motion sensors are notorious for being triggered by sheep, deer, or even large birds, leading to 'notification fatigue' where you eventually ignore the alerts. scOS's MotionX technology is specifically designed to ignore animals, wind-blown foliage, and shadows. It focuses exclusively on 'important activity'—specifically human behaviour and vehicle movements. Whether it's a fox crossing your garden or a branch swaying in the Eden Valley wind, scOS stays silent. It only alerts you when it recognises a person or a vehicle, ensuring that when your phone pings, it’s something that actually requires your attention.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be 'brand agnostic,' meaning it can integrate with various IoT devices. While the system uses its own external IoT speakers for voice deterrents, it can also be configured to work with your existing smart lighting. When the AI detects a threat at your boundary, it can automatically trigger your external lights to illuminate the area. This instant response is a powerful deterrent, as criminals prefer to operate in the dark. By integrating your lighting with our proactive AI, your home becomes an active participant in its own defence, reacting instantly to suspicious activity.