Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime while it happens but does nothing to stop it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. While standard cameras rely on 'motion masks' that trigger for every passing cat or swaying branch, our MotionX technology uses advanced neural networks to identify 'important activity' only. It recognises people regardless of their movement or if they are trying to hide their face, resulting in zero false alarms. Instead of just watching a burglary, scOS uses an Intelligence Hub to detect threats at your boundary and deploy immediate deterrents like automated lighting and voice warnings to stop the intruder before they reach your door.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic, meaning we can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a high-level intelligence network. We work with most professional wired IP camera brands, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. By connecting your existing cameras to our local Intelligence Hub, we can apply our MotionX detection and proactive deterrent features without you needing to replace your entire infrastructure, provided the cameras meet basic resolution and connectivity standards.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to deterrence that begins long before a criminal touches a handle. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your internal activity patterns and replicates them when you're away, making your home look occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour at your property boundary—even if the person is wearing a mask or hood. Finally, the system initiates an Active Intervention. If a threat is detected, scOS triggers instant external lighting and delivers escalating voice warnings through external IoT speakers. This 'escalating response' makes it clear to the intruder that they have been spotted by an intelligent system, usually causing them to flee immediately.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. All your video data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub before being securely escalated to our UK-based data centres for cloud storage. We are fully GDPR compliant, and your data remains entirely yours; we never sell or share your information with third parties. You have full control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely from anywhere in the world via our encrypted app.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you someone is at the door, but often only after they've already pressed the button or triggered a laggy sensor. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell covers a few square metres, scOS monitors your entire boundary, including side gates, gardens, and driveways. More importantly, a doorbell just records; scOS intervenes. By the time a criminal reaches a position where a doorbell would see them, scOS has already identified them, simulated your presence inside, and issued a voice warning to move them away from your home entirely.

Longtown's position as a gateway town on the A7 means there is a high volume of transient traffic passing through. This can lead to opportunistic 'stop-and-grab' thefts. scOS is designed for this environment, using DVLA Vehicle Recognition to identify unrecognised or suspicious vehicles that may be scouting the area. By monitoring your property 24/7 with AI that understands the difference between a local resident and a stranger, scOS provides a level of vigilance that traditional systems simply cannot match.

Cumbria Constabulary does an excellent job, but in rural border towns, resources can be spread thin. scOS provides an immediate, escalating response that doesn't rely on a patrol car being nearby. If someone enters your property, the system uses voice deterrents to warn them off instantly. This proactive approach often prevents the need for police intervention entirely by stopping the crime before any damage is done or property is taken.

Absolutely. scOS is built for the British weather. Our MotionX technology is specifically trained to ignore heavy rain, snow, and the wind that often sweeps through the Esk Valley. Unlike standard PIR sensors or basic motion detection that might trigger a false alarm every time it rains, scOS only alerts you when it detects 'important activity'—meaning a person or a vehicle—ensuring your system remains reliable even in the toughest Cumbrian winters.