Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch the footage later, which rarely leads to a conviction. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that uses MotionX technology to understand what it is seeing in real-time. Unlike standard systems that trigger false alarms for every swaying branch or tourist in Montacute, MotionX ignores 'noise' and focuses exclusively on important activity, such as a person approaching your property. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record; it intervenes with automatic lighting and voice deterrents. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard who never sleeps, ensuring that Montacute residents aren't just filming crime, but preventing it entirely.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic, meaning it can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a highly intelligent security network. We work with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, including brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. During our professional UK installation—which typically takes just 4 to 6 hours—our engineers will assess your current hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our Intelligence Hub, which provides the local processing power needed for MotionX and our proactive deterrent features. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI protection without the cost of replacing all your existing hardware, making it a sustainable and cost-effective choice for Montacute homeowners.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, the system learns your home's natural activity patterns and simulates them by controlling internal lighting, making it appear someone is home. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies a person even if they are attempting to hide their face or change their silhouette. Finally, if an intruder crosses your property boundary, the system initiates an escalating response. This includes instant illumination from smart lighting and authoritative voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. By making your home appear occupied and alert, scOS removes the 'opportunity' that most criminals look for, forcing them to move on before they even attempt a break-in.

Privacy is at the core of the scOS philosophy. Unlike many competitors who send your footage to overseas servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate action and then securely backed up to our UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we never sell or share your data with third parties. You have total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks. This hybrid approach—combining local processing for speed and cloud storage for accessibility—ensures that your home's intelligence is both lightning-fast and completely private, keeping your Montacute property's data exactly where it belongs: with you.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you who is at the door once they've already arrived. For a village like Montacute, you need protection that covers more than just the front step. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS detects a prowler the moment they step onto your driveway or enter your garden. Furthermore, doorbells are often wireless and easily jammed; scOS uses professional wired connections for 100% reliability. With features like DVLA vehicle recognition and escalating voice deterrents, scOS is a comprehensive security solution that stops crime at the boundary, rather than just filming it at the door.

Montacute's high crime rate, despite its village status, is often linked to the high volume of visitors attracted by Montacute House. This creates a target-rich environment for opportunistic thieves. scOS is specifically designed to handle this. Our MotionX AI can distinguish between a tourist admiring your garden wall and someone attempting to scout your property. By providing a clear, proactive deterrent—such as voice warnings and lights—scOS makes it clear to any 'visitor' that your home is under active, intelligent protection, significantly reducing the risk of becoming a statistic.

Montacute is famous for its beautiful hamstone architecture. We understand that security shouldn't come at the cost of your home's character. Our professional installers are experts at discreetly fitting wired systems in heritage properties. We use ultra-slim cabling and can often colour-match hardware to your property's exterior. Because scOS is brand-agnostic, we can help you select the most unobtrusive cameras available, ensuring your home remains a Somerset masterpiece while benefiting from 21st-century AI protection.

Yes, scOS features advanced DVLA vehicle recognition. In a village with many visitors like Montacute, this is invaluable. The system can log the registration of every vehicle that enters your driveway and check it against the DVLA database. This allows it to flag suspicious vehicles, such as those with cloned plates or those that have been seen 'scouting' the area multiple times. It provides an extra layer of intelligence that helps you and the Avon and Somerset Constabulary identify potential threats before they act.