Standard CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is an active participant in your home's defence. While traditional systems rely on 'motion detection' that triggers for every passing cat or swaying branch, our MotionX technology uses advanced AI to identify 'important activity' only. It recognises people regardless of their movement or if they are trying to hide their figure, resulting in zero false alarms. More importantly, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes. By using property boundary detection, it knows exactly where your land starts and can trigger automatic light responses and voice deterrents to stop an intruder before they even reach your door. It transforms your security from a simple recording device into a proactive digital guard that never sleeps.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can breathe new life into your existing hardware. If you have a wired IP camera system from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti, our Intelligence Hub can usually integrate with them seamlessly. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current setup. We transform 'dumb' cameras that merely record into intelligent sensors capable of proactive protection. By connecting your existing cameras to the scOS ecosystem, you gain access to MotionX detection, scOS Director conversational AI, and our escalating response protocols without needing to replace every piece of hardware on your property. This makes upgrading to world-class AI security both cost-effective and efficient.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. The first layer is Presence Simulation, which is our primary passive deterrent. It learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away—turning lights on and off in a natural sequence to make the property look occupied. The second layer is our MotionX detection. Unlike basic sensors, it spots suspicious behaviour and recognises people even if they are wearing masks or hoods. Finally, if a threat is detected within your property boundaries, scOS initiates Active Intervention. This isn't just a notification on your phone; the system automatically triggers external IoT speakers to deliver voice warnings and illuminates the area with instant light responses. These escalating responses are designed to convince a criminal that they have been spotted by a human guard, usually causing them to flee immediately.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. We are a 100% UK-based company, which means all our support staff, developers, and data centres are located right here in the UK. Your data is fully GDPR compliant and remains your property at all times. Unlike many competitors who send all footage to the cloud, scOS uses a hybrid model. Our Intelligence Hub processes the majority of the AI logic locally on your premises for speed and privacy. Only when an escalation is required is data securely transmitted to our UK cloud for further processing or remote access. We never sell your data to third parties, and you have total control over who can view your footage. Your home's intelligence stays between you and your system.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already pressed the button or stolen a parcel. scOS is a proactive, whole-property intelligence system. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire property boundary, including side gates, gardens, and driveways. More importantly, scOS is built to stop crime before it happens. A doorbell might record a burglar, but scOS will detect them the moment they step onto your land, simulate your presence inside, and issue a voice warning via external speakers to drive them away. Furthermore, scOS uses professional wired connections rather than easily-jammed WiFi, ensuring that your security remains online even when targeted by sophisticated criminals using signal blockers.

Leven's position near the A165 and A1035 means there is a significant amount of through-traffic. scOS's DVLA Vehicle Recognition is essential for village residents. It doesn't just record cars; it identifies them. If a vehicle that has been seen 'casing' the village or one with cloned plates enters your property, scOS can flag it immediately. You can even use the scOS Director to ask, 'What unusual vehicles have been near the house today?' This provides a level of awareness that standard CCTV simply cannot match, helping you stay one step ahead of potential threats.

The East Riding can experience harsh coastal winds and heavy rain, which often cause traditional motion-based security systems to fail or trigger constant false alarms. scOS's MotionX technology is built to ignore these environmental factors. It focuses on 'important activity'—specifically the movement patterns of humans and vehicles. Whether it's a gale blowing off the North Sea or a heavy Holderness mist, scOS remains accurate, ensuring that you are only alerted when there is a genuine threat to your property. It’s reliable security that works regardless of the Yorkshire weather.

Leven is a safe and peaceful village, but its property crime rate, while lower than the national average, still requires vigilance. Professional burglars often target quiet villages like Leven because they expect to find homes with outdated or non-existent security. scOS's Presence Simulation is the perfect deterrent for this. By making your home look occupied even when you're out for a walk or away for the weekend, you remove the primary reason a burglar would choose your house. It’s about making your property the most difficult and least attractive target on the street.