Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is an active participant in your home's security. 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.' It recognises humans regardless of how they move or what they are wearing, effectively eliminating false alarms without the need for complex motion masks. Most importantly, scOS doesn't just watch; it reacts. By integrating with external IoT speakers and lighting, it can challenge intruders the moment they cross your property boundary, often stopping a break-in before it even begins. 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. We can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a highly intelligent security network. Our system is compatible with 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 between 4 and 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. We'll then connect your cameras to our Intelligence Hub, which handles local processing before escalating critical data to the cloud. This allows you to upgrade your home's intelligence without the significant expense of replacing all your existing camera hardware, provided they are wired and meet basic technical standards.

scOS employs a sophisticated, three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop criminals at every stage of an attempted intrusion. The first layer is Presence Simulation; our AI learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away—turning lights on and off in a natural sequence to make the property look occupied. The second layer is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour the moment someone enters your property's auto-detected boundaries. Unlike basic sensors, it can't be fooled by disguises or unusual movement. The final layer is Active Intervention. If a threat is detected, the system triggers escalating responses, from instant illumination to authoritative voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. This proactive approach ensures that criminals feel watched and challenged, usually forcing them to flee before they reach your door.

Privacy and data security are at the heart of the scOS philosophy. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. This means your data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully protected under UK GDPR regulations. We use a hybrid processing model: our Intelligence Hub performs initial analysis locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure cloud when necessary for advanced AI processing or remote access. Your data remains yours; we never sell your information or footage to third parties. You have full control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely from anywhere in the world via our encrypted app.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you who is at the door once they've already arrived. scOS is a comprehensive property-wide intelligence system. While a doorbell might capture a package thief, scOS monitors your entire property boundary, detecting intruders before they even reach your home. Doorbell cameras are often wireless and can be easily jammed or blocked; scOS uses professional wired connections for reliability. Furthermore, doorbells lack the proactive deterrents that scOS provides, such as presence simulation and escalating voice warnings. While a doorbell shows you a crime happening, scOS is designed to prevent the crime from occurring in the first place by securing the perimeter, not just the front door.

In rural Fenland villages like Newborough, agricultural and outbuilding theft is a significant concern. scOS is designed to protect more than just your front door. Our AI can monitor barns, sheds, and workshops, automatically detecting property boundaries even in large, open spaces. If the system detects a person loitering near your equipment or attempting to access an outbuilding at night, it can trigger instant lighting and voice warnings. This proactive approach is essential for protecting high-value agricultural assets that are often targeted in isolated Cambridgeshire locations.

While Newborough enjoys a lower crime rate than the national average, its proximity to Peterborough makes it a potential target for opportunistic thieves. Our Presence Simulation is a game-changer for village life. It doesn't just use simple timers; it learns your actual habits—when you usually turn on the kitchen light or the TV—and replicates them realistically. This makes your home appear occupied to anyone scouting the area, which is the most effective way to prevent your property from being targeted in the first place. Combined with our MotionX boundary detection, you can enjoy the peace of the Fens with total confidence.

Absolutely. Rural properties often have long driveways where vehicle recognition is crucial. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which identifies every vehicle that enters your property. It can check registrations against the DVLA database to flag suspicious or cloned plates. This is particularly useful for identifying 'scouting' vehicles that may be surveying rural properties for future theft. You can even ask our scOS Director AI natural questions like, 'What cars have been on my driveway today?' to get an instant summary of activity.