Traditional CCTV is a passive recording tool; it only shows you what happened after a crime. scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to prevent crime from occurring. Our proprietary MotionX technology identifies 'important activity'—like a person loitering—while ignoring distractions like swaying trees or animals. Unlike other systems, scOS doesn't require you to draw 'zones'; it automatically understands your property boundaries. When a threat is detected, scOS intervenes with automated lights and voice warnings from external IoT speakers to stop intruders before they can act.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and works with most professional wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. If you already have a system at your Lidlington property, we can likely integrate it with our scOS Intelligence Hub. This 'brain' upgrade adds AI intelligence to your existing cameras, enabling features like presence simulation and proactive voice deterrents. Our professional UK installers will assess your current hardware during the 4-6 hour installation to ensure it's fully optimised for the scOS platform.

scOS uses a three-layer defense strategy. First is Presence Simulation, which makes your home look occupied by mimicking your internal activity patterns—perfect for Lidlington commuters. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies people regardless of how they move or if they try to hide their faces. Third is Active Intervention: if someone crosses your boundary, the system uses external IoT speakers to deliver AI voice warnings and activates lighting. This escalating response is designed to make intruders feel exposed and monitored, deterring them before they ever reach your door.

Privacy is a core value at scOS. We are a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres in compliance with GDPR. We use a hybrid processing model where the scOS Intelligence Hub processes data locally on your property for speed and privacy, only using the cloud for advanced AI tasks and remote access. Your footage is yours alone; we never sell data to third parties. You have 24/7 access to your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks.

A video doorbell only monitors your front door and is often reactive. scOS provides whole-property intelligence, monitoring your entire boundary and intervening before a criminal even reaches your house. While doorbells can be easily bypassed or jammed if they are wireless, scOS uses professional wired connections for total reliability. It’s the difference between seeing who is at the door and having a comprehensive AI security system that actively prevents crime across your entire property.

For Lidlington residents commuting via the Marston Vale line, Presence Simulation is a game-changer. The system learns your home's normal activity patterns and mimics them while you're away, making the house appear occupied. This includes simulating internal lighting and activity, which is a powerful deterrent for burglars who scout neighborhoods during the day. You can commute with peace of mind, knowing your home is actively making itself look lived-in and protected.

Lidlington's accessibility is a benefit for residents but can also attract unwanted attention. scOS includes DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which checks registrations against the national database. This allows the system to flag suspicious or 'cloned' plates that might be scouting the village. You can even ask scOS Director, our conversational AI, 'Have any unknown cars been on the drive today?' to get an instant report, giving you an extra layer of security against mobile criminal activity.

scOS Director is our conversational AI that lets you talk to your security system. Instead of hunting through footage, you can ask, 'Did anyone come to the back gate today?' or 'What time did the kids get home?' The system understands natural language and provides instant answers based on its activity recognition. It can even distinguish between family members and strangers based on their behavior patterns, making it an incredibly intuitive tool for busy households.