Traditional CCTV is essentially a digital witness; it records a crime as it happens so you can watch the footage later. In contrast, scOS is a proactive security guard. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology. While standard systems rely on 'motion detection' that triggers for every passing cat or swaying branch, MotionX focuses on 'important activity.' It understands the difference between a neighbour walking their dog and a stranger lingering by your side gate. Because it requires no manual 'tripwires' or 'motion masks,' it works out of the box to identify threats. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record; it intervenes with automatic light responses and AI-driven voice warnings to stop the intruder before they ever reach your door. It’s the difference between having a video of a break-in and preventing the break-in from ever occurring.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with the vast majority of professional, wired IP cameras. If you have existing hardware from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti, our Intelligence Hub can likely transform those 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent AI system. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current setup. We prioritise wired connections over wireless because they are immune to the Wi-Fi jamming techniques often used by modern burglars. By integrating your existing cameras into the scOS ecosystem, you gain access to our full suite of AI features—including MotionX and scOS Director—without needing to replace every piece of hardware on your property. This makes upgrading to world-class AI security both cost-effective and efficient.

scOS uses a multi-layered approach to deterrence that begins long before a criminal touches your property. The first layer is Presence Simulation. Unlike simple light timers, our AI learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away, making the house appear occupied to anyone watching. If an opportunist does approach, the second layer—MotionX—identifies them immediately, regardless of whether they are wearing a mask or trying to hide their silhouette. The third layer is Active Intervention. As a threat enters your auto-detected property boundaries, the system triggers escalating responses. This starts with instant illumination and moves to authoritative AI voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. These warnings are designed to let the intruder know they have been detected by an intelligent system, usually causing them to flee immediately.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. We are a 100% UK-based company, which means all our support, data centres, and operations are right here in Britain. Your data is processed using a hybrid model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles most of the heavy lifting locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for advanced processing or remote access. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we believe your data belongs to you. We never sell your footage or personal information to third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app. By keeping everything within the UK, we ensure the highest standards of data protection and legal accountability.

A video doorbell is a useful tool for seeing who is at the front door, but it is not a comprehensive security system. Most doorbells only trigger when someone is already on your doorstep, and they often suffer from significant lag or missed events due to their reliance on battery power and Wi-Fi. scOS provides whole-property protection. It monitors every angle of your home, from the back garden to the side alley, using wired connections for 100% reliability. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS is designed to stop the thief from entering your property in the first place. With features like DVLA vehicle recognition and escalating voice deterrents, scOS offers a level of proactive intelligence that a simple doorbell camera simply cannot match. It’s the difference between a doorbell and a fortress.

As Oakington grows alongside the Northstowe development, the local landscape is changing. This can lead to an increase in unfamiliar vehicles and people in the area. scOS is designed to handle this transition by focusing on your specific property boundaries. Our AI auto-detects your land, ensuring that the system only reacts to activity that directly affects your home. This means you get the protection you need without being bothered by the increased activity in the wider village.

In Cambridgeshire, bicycle theft is a significant concern. scOS provides comprehensive protection for your entire property, including garages and sheds where bikes are often stored. Because our MotionX technology focuses on 'important activity,' it will identify someone lingering near your outbuildings and trigger an immediate response. This proactive approach is far more effective than a standard lock, as it challenges the thief before they even attempt to break in.

scOS Director is our conversational AI that allows you to interact with your security system using natural language. For busy Oakington residents, this means you can ask questions like 'What time did the delivery arrive?' or 'Has there been any suspicious activity today?' and get an instant, intelligent response. It’s like having a security guard who knows your property inside out, making it easy to stay informed without having to manually check footage.