Traditional CCTV systems are essentially 'digital witnesses'—they record a crime while it happens but do nothing to stop it. scOS is a 'digital guard.' The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which moves beyond simple motion detection. While standard systems are plagued by false alarms from wind, rain, or spiders, MotionX focuses exclusively on 'important activity.' It recognises human behaviour and shapes, even if an intruder is crawling or wearing a mask, without needing you to draw complex motion zones. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes. Using automatic property boundary detection, the system identifies when a stranger enters your perimeter and can instantly trigger escalating responses, from turning on lights to issuing voice warnings via external IoT speakers. It transforms your security from a passive recording device into a proactive intelligence system that works 24/7 to prevent incidents before they escalate.

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 (such as Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti), our Intelligence Hub can usually integrate with it during our professional installation process. During our single-day install, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our UK-based engineers will assess your current setup. By connecting your existing cameras to the scOS Intelligence Hub, we transform 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent, AI-powered network. This means you don't have to rip out your current investment to benefit from MotionX detection, DVLA vehicle recognition, and proactive voice deterrents. We prefer wired connections over wireless because they are immune to the Wi-Fi jamming techniques often used by modern burglars, ensuring your home intelligence remains robust and uninterrupted regardless of external interference.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop criminals at every stage of an attempted intrusion. The first layer is Presence Simulation; this is a passive deterrent that makes your home appear occupied by simulating human activity patterns inside, such as lights turning on and off in a natural sequence. The second layer is our MotionX detection, which identifies 'important activity' at your property boundaries. Unlike standard sensors, it recognises people regardless of how they move or if they attempt to conceal their identity. The third layer is active intervention. If the AI determines a threat is persistent, it triggers an escalating response. This starts with instant illumination to remove the cover of darkness and progresses to clear voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. This proactive approach ensures that an intruder is identified and challenged long before they ever reach your front door or windows.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. Unlike many global security brands that ship your data to overseas servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your scOS Intelligence Hub for immediate response, and only escalated to our secure UK-based cloud data centres when necessary for remote access or advanced analysis. We are fully GDPR compliant, meaning your data remains yours and is never sold to third parties. You have complete control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app. By keeping our company, support teams, and data infrastructure within the UK, we ensure that your home's most sensitive information is protected by the highest standards of British data privacy laws, giving you total peace of mind that your private life stays private.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at your door, often after they've already pressed the button or attempted a break-in. scOS is a comprehensive home intelligence system that protects your entire property, not just the entrance. While a doorbell provides a narrow field of view, scOS monitors your entire boundary, detecting threats the moment they step onto your land. More importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime before it happens. Through Presence Simulation and escalating voice deterrents, we actively discourage criminals from even approaching your home. A doorbell might capture a video of a theft, but scOS aims to prevent the theft from occurring in the first place. Furthermore, scOS uses professional-grade wired cameras that cannot be jammed like many wireless doorbell models, providing a much higher level of reliability and security for your Llandeilo home.

Llandeilo’s market town charm and rural surroundings mean that many properties are situated on quiet lanes or have significant land. scOS uses Activity Pattern Recognition to learn what is 'normal' for your specific property. It understands when the postman usually arrives or when you typically return home. If it detects an anomaly—such as a person loitering in a lane at 3 AM or someone approaching a side gate they never use—it flags this as suspicious. This bespoke intelligence is far more effective than generic motion sensors, as it adapts to the unique rhythm of your life in the Towy Valley, ensuring that you are only alerted to genuine concerns.

Rural areas can sometimes be targets for vehicle-related crime. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which can identify cars that shouldn't be there. If a vehicle with a cloned plate or one that has been flagged in the DVLA database as having no insurance or MOT enters your property's vicinity, scOS can alert you immediately. This is a powerful tool for residents who want to keep an eye on the traffic around their home, providing an extra layer of protection for your vehicles and your family. It’s like having a digital gatekeeper that knows exactly who is coming and going.

Yes, scOS is designed to be highly effective even if an intruder attempts to hide their identity. Our 'Covered Face Detection' specifically flags individuals wearing hoods, balaclavas, or masks. While traditional CCTV might just record a grainy image of a masked person, scOS recognises this as a high-risk anomaly and can immediately trigger an escalating response, such as turning on floodlights and issuing a voice warning. This proactive intervention is designed to make the intruder realise they have been spotted by an intelligent system, usually causing them to flee before they can attempt a break-in. This is a critical feature for maintaining the security of your Llandeilo home against determined criminals.