Traditional CCTV is a passive observer that merely records your property being violated, whereas scOS is an active participant in your home's defence. While standard systems rely on 'motion masks' that trigger for every passing cat or swaying branch, our MotionX technology uses advanced AI to identify 'important activity' only, such as a person approaching your boundary. It requires no manual setup of tripwires; the system automatically understands your property lines and ignores irrelevant movement like spiders or wind. Instead of just providing footage for the Leicestershire Police after a crime, scOS intervenes the moment a threat is detected, using light and voice deterrents to stop intruders before they reach your door.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a truly intelligent security network. Our system is compatible with most professional wired IP camera brands, including 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 to ensure it meets the technical requirements for our Intelligence Hub. By integrating your existing cameras, you can upgrade to proactive AI protection without the cost of a full hardware overhaul, gaining features like DVLA vehicle recognition and escalating responses instantly.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop criminals at every stage of an attempt. First, our Presence Simulation makes your Oakham home appear occupied even when you're at Rutland Water or further afield, by simulating natural human activity patterns inside. Second, if someone does approach, our MotionX technology instantly recognises them as a person—even if they are wearing a mask or trying to hide their silhouette—and begins monitoring their behaviour. Finally, the system triggers an active intervention: external IoT speakers deliver an AI voice warning while smart lighting illuminates the area. This escalating response ensures that an intruder feels watched and exposed, usually causing them to flee before any damage is done.

Your privacy is our priority, which is why scOS is a 100% UK-based operation. All your data is processed through our local Intelligence Hub within your home before being escalated to our secure UK-based data centres, ensuring full GDPR compliance. Unlike many international brands, we never sell your data or allow third-party access for advertising. You retain total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks, accessible only by you through our secure app. By keeping everything within the UK—from support to servers—we provide a level of data sovereignty that foreign-owned companies simply cannot match.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole that tells you someone is already at your front door; scOS is a comprehensive intelligence system that protects your entire property boundary. While doorbells are often wireless and easily jammed, scOS uses professional wired connections for unbreakable reliability. More importantly, scOS doesn't just watch—it acts. While a doorbell might send a notification to your phone while you're busy, scOS uses AI to detect suspicious behaviour across your whole garden or driveway and uses escalating voice and light deterrents to drive intruders away. It’s the difference between seeing a crime happen and preventing it from ever occurring.

Absolutely. One of the most powerful features of scOS is its ability to recognise 'normal' behaviour for your specific household. The system learns the patterns of family members and regular visitors, distinguishing them from strangers based on their activity and movement. This means you won't be alerted when your partner returns from a late shift or the kids are playing in the garden. However, if a stranger enters your property at an unusual time or exhibits suspicious behaviour—such as loitering or covering their face—the system immediately flags this as an anomaly and initiates the appropriate deterrent response.

Yes, scOS features integrated DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which is particularly useful for homes in the Oakham area. The system automatically logs the registration of every vehicle that enters your driveway and checks it against the DVLA database. This allows the system to identify if a vehicle is using cloned plates or if an unrecognised car is loitering near your property. You can even ask the scOS Director, our conversational AI, questions like 'What cars have been on the drive today?' to get an instant, natural-language summary of all vehicle activity.

scOS Director is our revolutionary conversational AI that allows you to interact with your home security as if you were talking to a professional security guard. Instead of scrolling through hours of footage, you can simply ask natural questions like 'Was there anyone in the garden last night?' or 'Did the delivery driver come today?' The AI understands the context of your property and provides immediate, accurate answers based on the recorded activity. It makes managing your home security effortless, providing you with high-level intelligence without the need to be a technical expert.