Traditional CCTV is a passive recording device; it captures footage of a crime for you to watch after the event. scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to stop the crime from happening. The difference lies in our MotionX AI. Unlike standard systems that trigger for any movement—like a boat passing on the Yealm or a bird in the garden—MotionX identifies 'important activity.' It recognises people and vehicles with precision, even if they are trying to conceal their identity. When a boundary is breached, scOS doesn't just record; it intervenes with lights and voice warnings, deterring the intruder before they can cause damage or gain entry. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a guard.

Absolutely. scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most existing wired IP camera systems, such as Hikvision, Dahua, or Reolink. During our professional installation in Newton Ferrers, we connect your existing cameras to our scOS Intelligence Hub. This Hub acts as the 'brain,' upgrading your 'dumb' cameras with advanced AI capabilities like presence simulation, person recognition, and DVLA vehicle tracking. This allows you to benefit from the world's most advanced home intelligence without the need for a complete and costly hardware overhaul. We simply make your current investment work much harder for you.

scOS uses a powerful three-tier deterrence strategy. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your habits and mimics internal activity when you're away, making your home look occupied—essential for Newton Ferrers' many second homes. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies threats the moment they cross your property boundary. Third is Active Intervention: if a threat is detected, external IoT speakers deliver AI voice warnings and lights are activated. This escalating response—from looking occupied to actively challenging an intruder—is incredibly effective at stopping criminals in their tracks, as they realise the property is intelligently protected and they are being watched.

Privacy is paramount at scOS. We are a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres in full compliance with GDPR. Your footage is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for maximum speed and privacy, only using our secure cloud for advanced AI tasks and remote access. We never sell your data to third parties. You have total control over your 24/7 recordings, which are kept for up to 14 days. By keeping everything within the UK, we ensure your home's data is protected by the most stringent privacy laws in the world.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool with a very limited field of view. It tells you someone is at your front door, but it doesn't protect your entire property or stop an intruder from entering through a side gate or window. scOS is a comprehensive intelligence system that monitors your entire boundary. Unlike a doorbell, scOS is proactive; it uses presence simulation to deter scouts and active voice warnings to stop intruders before they even reach your house. Additionally, scOS uses professional wired cameras that are more reliable and cannot be jammed like many wireless doorbell systems.

Newton Ferrers has a high number of second homes and holiday lets that can sit empty for weeks. scOS is the perfect solution for this. Our Presence Simulation doesn't just turn a light on and off; it mimics complex human activity patterns inside the house, making it look truly lived-in. You can also use 'scOS Director' to ask, 'Has anyone been to the house this week?' and get a full AI-generated report. This gives you total peace of mind from anywhere in the world, knowing your Devon retreat is actively defending itself.

Yes, scOS is built for the long term. We use professional-grade wired installations rather than wireless, which is crucial in coastal environments like Newton Ferrers where salt air and thick stone walls can interfere with WiFi signals. Our systems are brand-agnostic, meaning as camera technology evolves, you can easily swap out hardware while keeping the scOS 'brain' (the Intelligence Hub) intact. We also provide 24/7 recording and regular AI updates, ensuring your system stays at the cutting edge of home security for years to come.

Newton Ferrers is a beautiful, quiet village, but its affluent reputation can unfortunately attract targeted theft. scOS's DVLA Vehicle Recognition is a powerful tool here. It can identify and log every vehicle that enters your driveway, checking plates against databases to flag suspicious or cloned vehicles. If a vehicle that doesn't belong there is detected, you can be alerted instantly. This provides an extra layer of protection for your property and your vehicles, ensuring that even in a quiet village, you are never a 'soft target.'