Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is a proactive guardian that stops the crime from happening. Our MotionX technology is the core of this difference—it ignores the 'noise' of swaying trees or passing cars near the M18 and focuses only on 'important activity' like a person entering your garden. When scOS detects a threat, it doesn't just record; it takes action with automatic lights and voice warnings to drive the intruder away. You get real-time protection that prevents break-ins, rather than just evidence for an insurance claim.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and works with most professional wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, and Reolink. If you already have cameras installed at your Maltby home, our engineers can usually integrate them with our scOS Intelligence Hub during our professional installation process (which takes about 4-6 hours). This layers our advanced AI over your existing hardware, giving you features like MotionX detection and proactive deterrents without the need for a full system replacement. It’s a smart, efficient way to upgrade your home's intelligence.

scOS uses a three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation, which makes your home look occupied by mimicking your internal lighting patterns—perfect for when you're out for the evening or away on holiday. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies human threats the moment they cross your property boundary, even if they are trying to hide their face. Third is Active Intervention: if someone persists, the system automatically triggers external lights and delivers authoritative voice warnings from IoT speakers. This immediate response makes it clear to any intruder that they are being monitored by an active AI system, causing them to flee.

Your privacy is paramount. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure, GDPR-compliant UK data centres. We use a hybrid processing model where your Intelligence Hub handles the initial AI analysis locally on your property. Only when necessary is data escalated to our secure UK cloud for advanced processing. You have total control over your footage, and we never sell your data to third parties. With scOS, you get the highest level of security without compromising your personal privacy.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that only covers your front door; scOS is a proactive system that protects your entire property. In Maltby, where homes often have side access or rear gardens, a doorbell leaves many areas vulnerable. scOS uses AI to monitor your whole boundary and intervenes before a criminal even reaches your door. Furthermore, doorbells are often wireless and can be easily jammed. scOS uses professional wired connections for 'un-jammable' reliability, ensuring your home is protected even if a criminal tries to interfere with your Wi-Fi.

Maltby's location near the M18 corridor makes it a target for 'transit crime,' where thieves use the motorway for a quick getaway. scOS addresses this specifically through our DVLA Vehicle Recognition feature. Our AI automatically scans the registration plates of vehicles entering your driveway or lingering near your property, checking them against the DVLA database to identify cloned plates or suspicious vehicles. If an unrecognised or flagged vehicle is detected, scOS can alert you immediately and initiate a deterrent response, making your home a much harder target for opportunistic criminals.

While Maltby's property crime rate is lower than the national average (27.81 vs 32.34), it is still a significant concern for residents. Professional burglars frequently target residential areas with good transport links because they expect homes to have higher-value items and easy escape routes. scOS ensures you don't become an easy target by providing a proactive 'digital fence' that never sleeps. By deterring intruders before they even reach your house, you maintain the safety of your property and help keep Maltby's crime rates low.

Absolutely. You can use 'scOS Director,' our conversational AI, to check on your home from anywhere. Simply ask natural questions like, 'Has anyone been near the back door today?' or 'What time did the kids get home?' and get an instant, natural language response. It’s like having a security guard you can talk to at any time, providing total peace of mind whether you're at work or on holiday.