The fundamental difference is that scOS is a proactive system, whereas traditional CCTV is reactive. Most systems simply record footage of a crime for you to watch later. scOS uses MotionX technology to detect 'important activity' in real-time. It doesn't rely on basic motion detection that gets triggered by every passing car or swaying branch; instead, it uses AI to identify human threats with zero false alarms. When a threat is detected at your property boundary, scOS takes action—using automated lighting and voice deterrents to stop the intruder before they can cause any damage or gain entry.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic. It works with almost all professional-grade wired IP cameras, such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. If you already have a wired system at your Llanbadarn Fawr home, our professional UK-based installers can integrate it with our Intelligence Hub. This means you can upgrade to a world-class AI security system without having to replace your existing cameras. During the installation process, which takes about 4-6 hours, we will ensure your current hardware is fully optimised for our AI features.

scOS uses a powerful three-layer deterrent system. First, Presence Simulation makes your home look occupied when you're away by mimicking your usual internal activity patterns. Second, our MotionX AI identifies intruders the moment they step onto your property, even if they are trying to hide their identity. Third, the system uses Active Intervention, which includes instant lighting and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This immediate, intelligent response is usually enough to make any criminal abandon their attempt and move on to an easier, less 'intelligent' target.

Your data security is paramount. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all our data centres are located within the UK. We are fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your data is never sold or shared. Our system uses a hybrid processing model: intelligence is handled locally on your Hub for immediate action, while the cloud is used for secure storage and remote access. You have full control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely through our app from anywhere in the world.

A video doorbell only covers your front door and is often reactive—it tells you someone is there when they've already arrived. scOS provides comprehensive protection for your entire property, including gardens, driveways, and outbuildings. Unlike doorbells, which are often wireless and can be easily jammed, scOS is a professionally installed, wired system. Most importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime before it happens using AI-driven deterrents, whereas a doorbell typically just records a video of the incident.

Llanbadarn Fawr's proximity to Aberystwyth and its student population can lead to an increase in opportunistic 'walk-by' crime. scOS is perfect for this environment because its MotionX AI can distinguish between someone simply walking past on the pavement and someone who has stepped onto your property with intent. The system's automatic boundary detection ensures that only genuine threats trigger a response, providing robust security without causing unnecessary friction in a busy residential area.

If you have a property in Llanbadarn Fawr that is sometimes left empty, scOS is the ideal solution. Our Presence Simulation feature goes far beyond simple light timers; it uses AI to learn and then replicate the natural patterns of life in your home—turning lights on and off in different rooms as if someone were actually there. Combined with our 24/7 AI monitoring and escalating voice deterrents, scOS makes your property a 'hard target' even when you are miles away, giving you total peace of mind.

scOS is designed to be incredibly easy to use. You don't need to spend hours looking at footage. With 'scOS Director,' our conversational AI, you can simply ask your system questions in plain English. For example, you could ask, 'Director, were there any deliveries while I was out?' or 'Has anyone been in the back garden today?' The system will give you a clear, concise summary of the day's events, making high-tech security feel as simple as having a conversation.