Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is a proactive guardian. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which moves beyond simple motion detection. While standard systems are plagued by false alarms from wind, spiders, or shadows, MotionX focuses on 'important activity.' It recognises human behaviour and shapes, even if someone is trying to hide their face or crawl. Because it understands what it's seeing, scOS can take action. Instead of just sending a notification to your phone while a burglar is already inside, scOS uses automatic property boundary detection to spot an intruder the moment they step onto your land. It then triggers immediate deterrents like light responses and voice warnings to stop the crime before it happens. It’s the difference between a witness and a security guard.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand agnostic. If you have a modern, wired IP camera system—such as Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti—our Intelligence Hub can likely transform those 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent AI network. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. By connecting your current cameras to the scOS Intelligence Hub, we can apply our MotionX detection and proactive deterrent features to your existing setup. This means you don't necessarily need to buy all new hardware to benefit from world-class AI security. We prefer wired connections over wireless because they are more reliable and cannot be jammed by sophisticated criminals using de-authentication tools, ensuring your Lightwater home remains protected 24/7 without interruption.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your normal internal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away, making your home appear occupied to anyone watching from the street. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies threats the moment they cross your property boundary—no manual 'tripwires' required. Finally, if an intruder persists, the system initiates Active Intervention. This isn't just a buzzing alarm; it’s an escalating response. External IoT speakers deliver clear AI voice warnings, and smart lighting illuminates the intruder. By combining the appearance of an occupied home with immediate, intelligent responses to trespassing, scOS makes your property a 'hard target' that criminals would rather avoid than confront.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many global security brands that ship data to overseas servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. All your video data and AI processing are handled through a combination of local processing on your Intelligence Hub and secure UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, meaning your data stays yours and is never sold or shared with third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible via our secure app from anywhere in the world. By keeping everything within the UK—from our support teams to our data storage—we ensure the highest standards of data sovereignty and security for residents in the Surrey area.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you who is at the door once they’ve already arrived. For a criminal, a doorbell is easily avoided or covered. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell only sees a narrow sliver of your front porch, scOS monitors your entire boundary, including side gates, gardens, and driveways. More importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime before it reaches the door. Through presence simulation and escalating voice deterrents, we stop the 'scoping' phase of a burglary. A doorbell might show you a package being stolen; scOS prevents the thief from ever stepping onto your driveway in the first place. It is a comprehensive security ecosystem rather than a single point of failure.

Lightwater's proximity to the M3 makes it a target for organised groups looking for high-value vehicles. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which identifies every car that enters your driveway. If a vehicle with cloned plates or a history of suspicious activity is detected, the system can alert you immediately. Our MotionX technology also detects anyone approaching your car with suspicious intent, triggering voice deterrents to scare them off before they can attempt a theft.

Yes, scOS is perfect for the larger properties often found in Lightwater. Our AI automatically detects your property boundaries, so you don't have to worry about setting up complex 'zones.' The system is smart enough to monitor your entire garden and driveway while ignoring the public road or neighbouring properties. This ensures you get comprehensive protection for your whole plot without being bothered by false alarms from people walking their dogs to Lightwater Country Park.

Surrey Police value high-quality, verified evidence. Because scOS records 24/7 and uses AI to highlight 'important activity,' you can quickly find and export the exact footage needed for an investigation. Our scOS Director allows you to search your history using natural language, making it easy to provide the police with specific details about an intruder's appearance, vehicle, and actions, which is far more useful than hours of unedited CCTV footage.