scOS represents a generational leap over traditional CCTV. While standard systems are passive—recording footage for you to review after a crime has occurred—scOS is proactive. It uses our proprietary MotionX technology to identify 'important activity' in real-time. This means it ignores common false alarm triggers like wind, rain, or animals, and focuses solely on human threats. Unlike older systems, scOS doesn't require you to draw motion zones; it automatically detects your property boundaries. When a threat is detected, it doesn't just record; it actively intervenes with voice deterrents and lighting to stop the intruder in their tracks.

In most cases, yes. scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with the majority of professional wired IP cameras, including brands like Hikvision, Dahua, and Reolink. During our professional UK installation process, our engineers will integrate your existing cameras with our Intelligence Hub. This 'smart-enables' your current hardware, giving you access to advanced features like presence simulation and AI-driven person recognition without the cost of a completely new camera setup. We’ll assess your current system during the installation to ensure everything is optimised for the scOS platform.

scOS deters criminals using a multi-layered AI strategy. First, Presence Simulation makes your home look occupied by mimicking your typical internal activity patterns, which is the best way to deter burglars from even considering your property. Second, MotionX technology detects intruders the moment they cross your boundary, even if they are attempting to hide their identity. Finally, the system uses Active Intervention: external IoT speakers deliver AI-generated voice warnings, and security lights are triggered. This escalating response shows the intruder that the house is not only occupied but is actively monitoring their every move, forcing them to leave.

Your privacy is our priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all data is stored in secure, GDPR-compliant UK data centres. We never sell your data to third parties. The system uses a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles critical detection locally at your home for maximum speed, while the cloud is used for secure storage and remote access. You have full control over your data and can access your 24/7 recordings from anywhere via our secure app. By keeping everything in the UK, we ensure your security data is protected by the strictest privacy laws.

Video doorbells are reactive and limited in scope. They only show you who is at your front door, often after they have already arrived. scOS provides 360-degree proactive protection for your entire property. It detects intruders at your boundary—long before they reach the door—and uses active deterrents like voice warnings to stop them. For residents in Long Compton, where properties may have side entrances or large gardens, scOS offers a level of comprehensive security that a doorbell simply cannot provide. It’s the difference between seeing a crime and preventing one.

Presence Simulation is one of our most effective tools for village residents who may be away for the day in nearby towns. Unlike simple light timers, scOS learns your home's actual 'rhythm'—when you usually turn lights on, which rooms you use, and even patterns of movement. When you're away, it replicates these patterns realistically. To an outside observer, it looks exactly as if someone is home and moving around. This 'passive' deterrent is incredibly effective at stopping burglars from targeting your home in the first place, as they prefer empty targets.

Long Compton’s position on the A3400 means many vehicles pass through daily. scOS uses DVLA-linked vehicle recognition to monitor your driveway. It can distinguish between your own vehicles, regular visitors, and unknown cars. If a suspicious vehicle enters your property, the system can alert you immediately. It even checks registrations against the DVLA database to identify potentially cloned plates or vehicles with no tax/MOT, which are often used by criminals. This gives you an early warning system that traditional CCTV simply doesn't offer.

If an intruder ignores the initial light response, scOS moves to an escalating response. The system uses external IoT speakers to deliver a clear, AI-generated voice warning, informing the person they have been detected and are being recorded. If they continue to trespass, the warnings can become more frequent and firmer. This direct, audible intervention is usually enough to startle any intruder and make them realise the property is protected by an active, intelligent system. Because it’s an AI voice and not a two-way 'intercom,' it remains professional and authoritative at all times.