Standard CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch the footage later, often when it's too late. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. Using our proprietary MotionX technology, the system doesn't just see movement—it understands it. While traditional cameras get triggered by the wind blowing off the North Sea or a spider on the lens, MotionX ignores the noise and focuses on 'important activity.' It recognises people regardless of their shape or if they are trying to hide their face. Instead of just filming a burglar, scOS identifies the threat the moment they cross your property boundary and initiates an immediate response to deter them before they ever reach your door.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic. If you already have a wired IP camera system installed at your Marske property—whether it's Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, or Reolink—our Intelligence Hub can usually transform those 'dumb' cameras into an elite AI security network. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes about 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. By layering our scOS software over your current cameras, we provide a massive intelligence upgrade without the need for a total rip-and-replace, though we can also provide high-specification cameras if your current ones aren't up to the task.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your typical habits and simulates human activity inside the house when you're away, making the property look occupied to anyone watching from the street. Second is MotionX detection: our AI identifies suspicious behaviour the moment someone enters your property, even if they are wearing a balaclava or a hood. Third is Active Intervention: if a threat is detected, the system triggers an escalating response. This starts with automatic light illumination and moves to authoritative voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. Unlike a doorbell that just pings your phone, scOS actively tells the intruder they have been detected and must leave.

We take privacy extremely seriously. Unlike many competitors who ship your data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate action and then escalated to our secure UK-based data centres for cloud storage. We are fully GDPR compliant, and your footage is yours alone—we never sell or share your data with third parties. You have full control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible via our secure app from anywhere in the world, ensuring your Marske home remains private and protected.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already pressed it or broken in. scOS is a whole-property intelligence system. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire property boundary. It doesn't wait for a knock; it spots a prowler in your garden or a suspicious vehicle on your driveway. Most importantly, scOS stops the crime from happening through active intervention, whereas a doorbell usually just provides a nice video of the person who just stole your parcel or broke your lock.

Marske's coastal location means cameras are exposed to salt spray and high winds. Our MotionX AI is specifically designed to ignore environmental noise like wind-blown debris or sea mist, focusing only on human activity. Furthermore, our professional installation uses high-quality, weather-resistant cabling and components designed to withstand the Teesside climate. This ensures your system remains reliable and free from false alarms, even during the harshest North Sea storms.

Cleveland Police areas have seen a rise in vehicle-related crime, and Marske is no exception. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which automatically checks the registration of any vehicle entering your driveway against the national database. If a vehicle with cloned plates or a known history of suspicious activity is detected, scOS alerts you immediately. This proactive approach identifies potential thieves before they even step out of their car, providing a vital layer of protection for your vehicles.

For residents who commute to Middlesbrough or Redcar, scOS's Presence Simulation provides essential protection. The AI learns your home's natural patterns and replicates them while you're away, making it appear as though someone is moving from room to room and turning lights on and off. This makes your home a much less attractive target for burglars who scout for empty houses during the working day, giving you peace of mind while you're at the office.