Traditional CCTV is a passive observer that merely records your property being violated, whereas scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to prevent crime before it happens. While standard systems rely on 'motion detection' that triggers for every passing cat or swaying branch, our MotionX technology uses advanced AI to identify 'important activity' only. It requires no manual zones or tripwires; it automatically understands your property boundaries and recognises human behaviour, ensuring zero false alarms. When a genuine threat is detected, scOS doesn't just watch—it intervenes with lights and voice deterrents to stop intruders in their tracks.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a world-class intelligence network. We work with most professional wired IP camera brands, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware to ensure compatibility. By connecting your existing cameras to our Intelligence Hub, you gain all the benefits of MotionX detection and scOS Director without needing to replace your entire infrastructure.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to learn your internal activity patterns and replicate them when you're away, making your home appear occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour or concealed faces the moment someone approaches your boundary. Finally, the system uses active intervention: if a threat persists, scOS triggers external IoT speakers to deliver escalating voice warnings and instant illumination. Unlike a standard alarm that rings after a break-in, scOS makes your home an unattractive target from the outset.

Your privacy is our absolute priority, which is why scOS is a 100% UK-based operation. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, all your video and intelligence data is processed through UK-based data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. We use a hybrid approach where the Intelligence Hub handles critical processing locally at your home for speed, only escalating to our secure UK cloud for advanced analysis and remote access. You retain full control over your data, and we never sell or share your personal information with third parties.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is at your door; scOS is a proactive security system that protects your entire property. While doorbells have a limited field of view and often suffer from 'notification fatigue' due to false alarms, scOS monitors your full property boundary with 360-degree intelligence. It doesn't just show you a package being stolen—it detects the intruder at the edge of your driveway and uses voice deterrents to stop them before they reach the door. It’s the difference between having a doorbell and having a digital security guard.

New Mills is known for its dramatic landscape and variable weather. Our MotionX technology is specifically designed to handle these conditions, ignoring heavy rain, snow, and wind-blown debris that would trigger constant false alarms on a standard system. It focuses purely on human activity, ensuring your home is protected even when the Peak District weather is at its worst.

For homes in more isolated parts of New Mills, response times from emergency services can be longer. scOS provides an immediate, escalating response the moment a threat is detected. By using voice deterrents and instant illumination, the system can often scare off intruders before they even attempt a break-in, providing a vital first line of defence for rural and semi-rural properties.

Yes, scOS records 24/7 and stores up to two weeks of footage, which you can access from anywhere in the world. Whether you're commuting on the train to Manchester or away on holiday, you can check in on your property or ask scOS Director for a summary of any activity, giving you total peace of mind regardless of your location.