Traditional CCTV is reactive; it records a crime while it happens, leaving you with grainy footage of a masked intruder. scOS is proactive. Our MotionX technology doesn't just see movement; it understands 'important activity.' It ignores the wind in the trees or spiders on the lens, focusing exclusively on genuine threats. When a person is detected, scOS doesn't just watch—it intervenes. By using automatic light responses and escalating voice deterrents from external IoT speakers, it challenges intruders before they reach your door. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex 'motion zones,' scOS automatically detects your property boundaries, providing a 'set and forget' intelligence that actually prevents crime rather than just filming it.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic. If you have existing wired IP cameras—such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti—our Intelligence Hub can usually transform them into an AI-powered security powerhouse. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. By connecting your existing cameras to the scOS ecosystem, we 'upgrade' their brains. They stop being 'dumb' cameras that send constant false alerts and start using our MotionX intelligence to identify people, recognise vehicles via DVLA databases, and trigger our proactive deterrents. This saves you the cost of new hardware while providing state-of-the-art protection.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to stop criminals in their tracks. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, scOS mimics human activity patterns inside your home to make it look occupied, deterring burglars from even trying. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies a person the moment they cross your property boundary, regardless of whether they are wearing a hood or trying to hide their face. Third is Active Intervention. If a threat persists, the system triggers instant illumination and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This 'escalating response' makes it clear to any intruder that they have been spotted and that the property is being actively monitored 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. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for speed and privacy, with only essential escalations sent to our secure UK-based cloud servers. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we never sell or share your data with third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app. Because we use local processing combined with cloud intelligence, you get the best of both worlds: lightning-fast AI response times and the security of knowing your home's data never leaves the country.

A video doorbell is a communication tool; scOS is a security system. Doorbells generally only see what's directly in front of your door and often suffer from 'notification fatigue' due to false alarms from cars or pedestrians. scOS protects your entire property boundary. While a doorbell tells you someone is there, scOS stops them from getting there in the first place. Our system uses AI to recognise the difference between a delivery driver and someone loitering with intent. With features like DVLA vehicle recognition and proactive voice deterrents, scOS provides a comprehensive shield for your whole home, not just a small window into your porch.

Mickle Trafford's proximity to the M53 makes it a prime target for organised car thieves. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which scans every car that enters your driveway. It can identify cloned plates and alert you if a suspicious vehicle is scouting your property. Combined with our proactive voice deterrents, scOS can stop a vehicle theft before the criminals even get out of their car.

scOS uses 'Person Recognition' to understand the difference between your family and a stranger. It doesn't use facial recognition; instead, it looks at behaviour and patterns. This means you won't get alerts when your kids come home from school, but you will be immediately notified if an unknown person is loitering near your property. This is perfect for busy Mickle Trafford households who want security without the constant notifications.

scOS is a wired system, which is essential for high-security Cheshire homes. Wireless cameras can be easily disabled by 'jammers' that block WiFi signals. By using professional-grade wired connections, scOS ensures your security is unjammable and always online. Our professional UK installation team will handle the entire setup, ensuring all wires are hidden and your system is robust against any attempt to disable it.