Standard CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is an active participant in your home's defence. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which moves beyond simple motion detection. Traditional systems are plagued by false alarms from swaying trees or passing cars, leading most owners to turn off notifications. MotionX ignores these distractions, focusing only on 'important activity' like a person approaching your property. Because it understands what it sees, scOS can take action—triggering lights and voice warnings—the moment a boundary is crossed. It doesn't just watch a burglary; it works to prevent it from ever happening, providing a proactive shield that 'dumb' CCTV simply cannot match.

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

scOS uses a three-layered approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your internal lighting and activity patterns to make your home look occupied even when you're away. Second is MotionX detection: our AI identifies suspicious behaviour the moment someone enters your property, even if they are wearing a mask or trying to hide. Third is Active Intervention: if a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just notify you; it reacts. External IoT speakers deliver clear AI voice warnings while smart lighting illuminates the intruder. This escalating response—moving from a polite warning to a firm command—is designed to convince a criminal that the home is occupied and monitored, forcing them to retreat.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many global security brands, scOS is 100% UK-based. This means your data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. We use a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles the initial AI analysis locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for alerts or remote viewing. We never sell your data to third parties. You have total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks, ensuring you can access evidence whenever you need it while knowing your private life stays private.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already pressed it or stolen a parcel. scOS is a proactive, whole-property intelligence system. While a doorbell covers a few square metres, scOS monitors your entire boundary, from your driveway to your back garden. More importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime before it reaches your door. By the time a criminal gets close enough to a video doorbell to be seen, they've already targeted your home. scOS identifies them at the perimeter and uses active deterrents to ensure they never get near your entrance in the first place.

Meliden sees a lot of foot traffic from walkers heading to Graig Fawr. Traditional motion-sensing cameras would be triggered every time someone walked past your gate. scOS is different. Our AI automatically detects your property boundaries and only triggers an alert if someone actually enters your land. Furthermore, MotionX is sophisticated enough to distinguish between a hiker checking their map on the pavement and someone lingering suspiciously by your car or windows. You get the protection you need without being bothered by the village's busy tourist activity.

Absolutely. Coastal and hillside locations like Meliden often face high winds and driving rain. Cheap wireless cameras can struggle with signal loss or be triggered by wind-blown debris. scOS uses professional-grade, wired cameras that are physically connected to your Intelligence Hub. This ensures a stable, high-definition feed regardless of the weather. Additionally, our MotionX AI is specifically designed to ignore environmental factors like swaying trees, rain, or cobwebs, ensuring that your system only alerts you when there is a genuine human presence to worry about.

scOS is designed to be a 'good neighbour.' The voice deterrents are not loud, blaring sirens that will wake up the whole of Meliden for no reason. Instead, they are clear, authoritative voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. The system uses an escalating response: it might start with a simple 'System monitoring' if someone lingers, only moving to more direct warnings if the person continues to approach the house. This targeted approach is far more effective at deterring criminals than a siren, which most people nowadays simply ignore.