Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later, often too late to do anything. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. Our MotionX technology doesn't just see movement; it understands 'important activity,' ignoring wind, animals, or cobwebs to focus on genuine threats. Unlike basic systems that require you to draw complex motion masks, scOS automatically detects your property boundaries. When a threat is identified, the system doesn't just alert you—it intervenes. Through escalating responses including automated lighting and AI-driven voice warnings from external IoT speakers, scOS stops intruders before they reach your door. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard on duty 24/7.

Absolutely. One of the core strengths of scOS is its brand-agnostic nature. If you have existing wired IP cameras—such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti—our Intelligence Hub can usually transform them from 'dumb' recording devices into proactive AI sensors. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. We bypass the limited on-board software of your old cameras and plug them into the scOS ecosystem, giving them the power of MotionX detection, vehicle recognition, and proactive deterrents without the need for a total hardware overhaul.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your internal activity patterns and replicates them when you’re away, making your home look occupied to any scout. Second is MotionX detection: our AI identifies suspicious behaviour or concealed faces the moment someone crosses your boundary, regardless of how they try to hide. Third is Active Intervention: if a threat persists, the system triggers escalating responses. This starts with instant illumination and moves to authoritative voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. By combining the appearance of a busy home with immediate, intelligent reactions to intruders, scOS makes your property an impossible target.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many global brands that ship data to overseas servers, 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 cloud data centres for storage and remote access. We are fully GDPR compliant, meaning your footage and data belong to you and you alone. We never sell user data or use it for third-party marketing. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible from anywhere in the world via our secure app.

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 package. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell has a narrow field of view, scOS monitors your entire boundary, detecting threats at the edge of your property long before they reach the front door. Furthermore, doorbells rarely offer proactive deterrents. scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes with lights and voice warnings. While a doorbell is a digital peephole, scOS is a comprehensive security infrastructure that prevents the crime from happening in the first place.

Minster Lovell attracts many tourists visiting the ruins and the hall, which can make it difficult for residents to spot a genuine threat among the crowds. scOS uses Person Recognition to learn the difference between 'normal' visitor behaviour and suspicious activity. It doesn't use facial recognition; instead, it looks at how people move and interact with your property. If someone lingers in a private area or attempts to hide their face, the system flags them immediately, allowing you to enjoy the village's beauty without worrying about who is outside.

We understand the unique security needs of thatched properties. While scOS is primarily a security system, its proactive nature helps prevent the kind of trespassing that can lead to accidental or intentional damage. Our Intelligence Hub can also be integrated with other IoT devices. The presence of authoritative voice warnings and instant lighting is a powerful deterrent against anyone loitering near your home, providing an extra layer of protection for your valuable heritage asset.

scOS Director is a conversational AI that makes managing your security as easy as sending a text. You can ask it natural questions like, 'Who was at the gate this morning?' or 'Has the gardener been?' It will scan your footage and give you a direct answer. For Minster Lovell residents who may be away for the weekend, it’s like having a digital caretaker you can check in with at any time.