Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later, but it does nothing to stop it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that monitors your Ollerton property in real-time. Our proprietary MotionX technology is the core differentiator—it doesn't just look for 'motion' (which leads to false alarms from wind or wildlife), but identifies 'important activity.' It recognises people regardless of their movement or if they are trying to hide their figure. Because it understands the difference between a stray dog and a person at your back door, it can trigger automatic interventions like lighting and voice warnings before a break-in occurs. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex motion masks, scOS works out of the box, automatically detecting your property boundaries and ignoring everything else.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic, meaning it can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a state-of-the-art AI security network. We support most professional-grade wired IP cameras, including popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK-based installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our scOS Intelligence Hub. This hub processes the video feed locally before escalating critical data to our secure UK cloud. This means you don't need to rip out your existing investment to benefit from proactive AI protection, DVLA vehicle recognition, and our escalating response protocols.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to stop criminals before they reach your door. The first layer is Presence Simulation; the system learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away—turning lights on and off in a natural way to make the house look occupied. The second layer is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour or people attempting to conceal their identity with hoods or masks. Finally, if a threat is detected within your property boundaries, the system initiates an Active Intervention. This starts with instant illumination to strip away the cover of darkness, followed by escalating voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. These aren't just pre-recorded clips; they are AI-driven deterrents that let the intruder know they have been spotted and identified.

Privacy and data security are at the heart of scOS. Unlike many security companies that outsource data processing to overseas servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your video data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate response, and only critical events are escalated to our secure, GDPR-compliant UK data centres. We never sell your data, and you maintain full control over who can access your feeds. Our system provides 24/7 recording with up to two weeks of footage stored securely, accessible only by you through our encrypted app. By keeping everything within the UK—from our support teams to our servers—we ensure that your home's intelligence remains private and protected under the strictest data laws in the world.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is at the door—often after they've already pressed it or triggered a PIR sensor. scOS is a comprehensive property-wide intelligence system. While a doorbell only covers a tiny fraction of your home, scOS monitors your entire property boundary, from side gates to rear gardens. More importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime, not just record it. While a doorbell might send a notification to your phone while you're busy, scOS takes independent action using light and voice deterrents to scare off intruders. It also features advanced AI like DVLA vehicle recognition to spot suspicious cars on your driveway, providing a level of security that a simple doorbell camera simply cannot match.

For residents in New Ollerton and Ollerton who work shifts, traditional security timers are easy for burglars to spot. scOS 'Presence Simulation' is different; it learns your actual, often irregular, patterns of life and replicates them when you're away. This means your home looks naturally occupied whether you're on a day or night shift. Combined with our MotionX technology that filters out the activity of Sherwood Forest's wildlife, you get a system that only alerts you when there's a genuine human threat, allowing you to sleep soundly during the day.

Ollerton's location near Sherwood Forest and major A-roads means a lot of visitor traffic. scOS uses 'Activity Pattern Recognition' to learn what is normal for your street and property. It can distinguish between a delivery driver and someone scouting your home. Our DVLA Vehicle Recognition also monitors for any suspicious cars that might be frequenting the area, providing an extra layer of intelligence that helps Nottinghamshire Police if an incident is reported.

scOS is built for reliability. We use professional-grade wired cameras that are far more secure than wireless alternatives, which can be easily jammed. Our Intelligence Hub processes all critical AI locally, so even if your internet connection is interrupted, your home's proactive defences—like the light and voice deterrents—will still function perfectly. This ensures that your Ollerton home is protected 24/7, regardless of external factors.