Most CCTV systems in Oughtibridge are passive, meaning they only record footage for you to look at after a crime has been committed. scOS is a proactive 'Home Intelligence' system. It uses our proprietary MotionX AI to monitor your property in real-time, distinguishing between 'important activity' (like a person approaching your door) and 'noise' (like wind in the trees or a cat). Because it understands what it's seeing, scOS can take action—triggering lights or voice warnings—to stop an intruder before they even reach your house. It’s not just a camera; it’s a digital security guard that never sleeps.

In many cases, yes. scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, or Reolink. During our professional UK installation, we'll assess your current setup and integrate our Intelligence Hub. This transforms your existing 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent AI-powered network. We prefer wired systems because they are more secure and cannot be jammed like wireless cameras. If your current cameras are compatible, we can significantly upgrade your home security without the need for a completely new set of hardware.

scOS uses a three-tier approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, the system mimics your internal lighting and activity patterns to make your Oughtibridge home look occupied. Second is MotionX detection: our AI identifies intruders the moment they step onto your property, even if they're wearing masks or hoods. Third is Active Intervention: if a threat is detected, scOS can automatically trigger external IoT speakers to give a voice warning and turn on bright security lights. This escalating response is designed to startle and deter criminals, making them flee before any damage is done.

We take your privacy very seriously. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure, GDPR-compliant data centres right here in the UK. Your Intelligence Hub processes most of the AI locally for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure cloud for backup and remote access. We never sell your data to third parties. You have full control over your 24/7 recordings, which are kept for up to two weeks, and you can access them anytime through our secure, encrypted app.

A video doorbell is a great tool for seeing who's at the door, but it doesn't protect your whole property. It's also reactive—it only tells you someone is there once they've already arrived. scOS provides comprehensive boundary protection, monitoring your entire property including driveways and gardens. It uses AI to stop crime before it happens, using proactive deterrents like voice warnings and lights. While a doorbell might capture a video of a break-in, scOS is designed to prevent the break-in from ever occurring, offering a much higher level of security for your home.

Oughtibridge's location on the edge of Sheffield makes it a target for car thieves who follow the Don Valley looking for high-value vehicles. scOS is particularly effective here because of our DVLA Vehicle Recognition. Our system can identify suspicious vehicles and check their registrations against the DVLA database, flagging cloned plates or known 'vehicles of interest.' Combined with our proactive deterrents, scOS makes your driveway a very unattractive prospect for car thieves, protecting your vehicles and giving you peace of mind.

Yes, scOS is incredibly easy to use. Our 'scOS Director' feature allows you to ask your system questions in plain English. You can ask things like, 'Was there any activity on the driveway last night?' or 'Did the gardener come today?' and the AI will give you a clear, written summary of what happened. This means you don't have to spend time scrolling through hours of video footage to find what you're looking for. It's like having a security guard who can give you a full report whenever you ask.

South Yorkshire Police, like all forces, are more likely to respond quickly to 'verified' alarms. Because scOS's MotionX technology has zero false alarms, an alert from our system is a high-priority event. You can provide the police with clear, high-definition evidence, including descriptions of intruders and vehicle registration numbers. This high-quality information is invaluable for police investigations and increases the chances of a successful prosecution. By having scOS, you're not just protecting your home; you're providing the police with the tools they need to do their jobs effectively.