Most CCTV systems in Northway are 'passive,' meaning they record footage to a hard drive for you to look at after a burglary has occurred. scOS is 'proactive.' It uses our MotionX technology to identify 'important activity' in real-time. This means it ignores the wind in the trees or a cat crossing the road, focusing only on genuine threats like a person approaching your property. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record; it acts. It can automatically turn on lights and deliver voice warnings through external speakers to scare off intruders. It’s like moving from a simple camera to a full-time security guard who never sleeps.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic. If you have existing wired IP cameras from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, or Reolink, we can usually integrate them into the scOS ecosystem. Our professional UK-based installers will visit your Northway home for a 4-6 hour setup, where they will connect your current cameras to our Intelligence Hub. This 'brain' then applies our advanced AI to your existing video feeds, giving you all the benefits of MotionX detection and proactive deterrence without the need to replace your hardware. We’ll assess your current setup during the installation to ensure everything is compatible and optimised for the best possible protection.

scOS deters criminals through three intelligent layers. First is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to learn your daily habits and mimic them when you're out, making your home look lived-in. Second is our MotionX detection, which spots intruders at your property boundary, even if they are wearing masks or hoods. Third is Active Intervention: if someone enters your boundary, the system triggers instant lighting and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This immediate, AI-driven response signals to any criminal that they have been spotted and that the home is actively protected, usually causing them to flee immediately.

We take your privacy very seriously. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres. Unlike other systems that might send your footage abroad, we ensure your data stays within the UK and is fully GDPR compliant. Your Intelligence Hub processes video locally for maximum speed, only using the cloud for storage and remote access. You have complete control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and kept for up to two weeks, ensuring your home and your data remain private and secure.

A video doorbell only shows you what's happening at your front door, often when it's too late. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. It monitors your entire boundary, including side gates and driveways, detecting intruders long before they reach your door. While a doorbell is great for seeing who's delivering a parcel, scOS is designed to stop crime. With its proactive light and voice deterrents, it intervenes to prevent a break-in, rather than just filming one. For Northway residents, scOS offers a much higher level of security than a simple doorbell ever could.

Northway’s proximity to the M5 makes it a convenient location for commuters, but it also provides quick escape routes for vehicle thieves. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which doesn't just read number plates but checks them against the DVLA database. If a vehicle with cloned plates or an unknown registration enters your driveway, scOS can alert you immediately. This is a vital tool for protecting your cars and ensuring that any suspicious vehicle activity is flagged the moment it happens.

Many Northway residents commute to Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, or further afield, leaving homes empty during the day. scOS is perfect for commuters because of its Presence Simulation. Our AI learns your 'normal' home behaviour—like when you turn on certain lights or move between rooms—and mimics these patterns while you're at work. This makes your home appear occupied to anyone watching from the street, providing a powerful passive deterrent that works even when you're miles away on the M5.

Absolutely. You can talk to your home using scOS Director, our conversational AI. Whether you're at the office or on holiday, you can ask natural questions like 'Has anyone been to the front door today?' or 'What time did the kids get home?' It’s like having a security guard you can chat with at any time. This gives you total peace of mind and keeps you connected to your Northway home, no matter where you are.