Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime while it happens but does nothing to stop it. scOS is an active participant in your home's security. Our revolutionary MotionX technology moves beyond simple motion detection, which often triggers false alarms from spiders or wind. Instead, it focuses on 'important activity,' recognising people regardless of how they move or if they attempt to conceal their identity. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex motion masks, scOS works out of the box, automatically detecting your property boundaries. When a genuine threat is identified, the system doesn't just alert you; it intervenes with automatic light responses and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard on duty 24/7.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand agnostic. If you already have a wired IP camera system from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti, we can likely transform those 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent scOS-powered network. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes between 4 and 6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. By connecting your current cameras to our Intelligence Hub, we can apply our MotionX AI and proactive protection features to your existing setup. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI security without the cost of replacing every camera on your property, provided they meet the necessary technical standards for high-quality video feed integration.

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 any onlookers. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour or person recognition (distinguishing family from strangers) the moment someone steps onto your property. Finally, if a threat is confirmed, the system initiates Active Intervention. This starts with instant illumination to let the intruder know they've been spotted, followed by escalating voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. These aren't just pre-recorded loops; they are AI-driven responses that grow more assertive if the intruder remains, effectively scaring them off before they ever reach your door.

Privacy and trust are at the core of scOS. We are a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres, fully compliant with GDPR regulations. Unlike many international competitors, we never sell your data. Our system uses a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles most of the heavy lifting locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for advanced AI analysis or remote access. You have total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks. You can access your data from anywhere in the world, knowing it is protected by British privacy standards.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you who is at the door once they've already arrived. scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to stop crime before it happens. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire property boundary. More importantly, doorbells rarely deter a determined criminal who is already at your threshold. scOS identifies threats as they approach your boundary and uses presence simulation and escalating voice deterrents to ensure they never get close enough to ring the bell. It’s a comprehensive security solution that protects your whole home, outbuildings, and vehicles, rather than just monitoring your front mat.

In the Forest of Dean, wildlife is a part of daily life. Standard motion-based CCTV would be constantly alerting you to deer, boar, or sheep. scOS uses MotionX technology, which is specifically trained to ignore animals and focus only on 'important activity'—human presence and behaviour. This means you won't be bothered by false alarms from the local fauna, but you will be instantly notified if a person is prowling around your property. This precision is essential for maintaining a reliable security system in a rural setting like Longhope.

Many Longhope properties include outbuildings, workshops, or agricultural storage. scOS is perfect for these because it automatically detects your property boundaries across your entire plot. Our AI doesn't just monitor the house; it keeps a watchful eye on your outbuildings. If someone approaches a shed or workshop, the system can trigger localized voice warnings and lights, protecting your assets even if they are far from the main residence. Because we use wired connections, the system is also immune to the Wi-Fi 'dead zones' often found on larger rural properties.

Yes, scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition. This is particularly useful in villages like Longhope, where unusual vehicles can be easily spotted. The system logs the registrations of vehicles approaching your property and can alert you if a vehicle with cloned plates or a known history of suspicious activity is detected. This provides an extra layer of intelligence, helping you and the Gloucestershire Constabulary stay one step ahead of organized rural crime or 'casing' activities.