The fundamental difference is that scOS is proactive, while traditional CCTV is passive. Most systems simply record footage for you to watch after a crime has occurred. scOS uses MotionX technology to identify 'important activity' in real-time, focusing on human threats while ignoring false alarms like wind, rain, or animals. It doesn't require you to draw motion masks; it automatically detects your property boundaries. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record; it intervenes with automatic light and voice deterrents to stop the intruder before they can cause any harm. It’s an active security guard for your home.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and works with most professional wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. During our professional UK installation, our engineers will integrate your existing cameras with the scOS Intelligence Hub. This 'smart-enables' your current hardware, giving you access to advanced AI features like person recognition and presence simulation without needing to replace your cameras. We’ll perform a full assessment during the installation to ensure your existing setup is perfectly integrated with the scOS platform, providing a cost-effective way to upgrade your home security.

scOS uses a three-layered deterrent strategy to keep your home safe. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your home's activity patterns and mimics them when you're away, making the house look occupied. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies intruders the moment they cross your boundary, even if they are trying to hide their identity. Third is Active Intervention: if an intruder is detected, scOS triggers external IoT speakers to deliver voice warnings and activates security lights. This escalating response makes it clear to any intruder that they are being monitored by an active AI system, which is usually enough to make them flee immediately.

Your privacy is our top priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure, GDPR-compliant UK data centres. We never sell your data to third parties. The system uses a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles critical detection locally at your home for maximum speed and reliability, while the cloud is used for secure storage and remote access. You have full control over your data and can access your 24/7 recordings from anywhere via our secure app. By keeping everything in the UK, we ensure your security data is protected by the strictest privacy laws.

Video doorbells are reactive and limited in scope. They only show you who is at your front door, often after they have already arrived. scOS provides proactive, property-wide protection. It monitors your entire boundary and uses AI to detect threats before they reach your door. Unlike doorbells, scOS includes active deterrents like voice warnings and light responses to stop crime in progress. For residents in Over Kellet, where properties may have larger gardens or multiple entry points, scOS offers a level of comprehensive security that a doorbell simply cannot provide. It’s about stopping the crime, not just seeing who committed it.

Over Kellet’s proximity to the M6 junction makes it accessible to out-of-area criminals. scOS addresses this with DVLA-linked vehicle recognition. The system monitors your driveway and can distinguish between your family's cars and unknown vehicles. It can even flag suspicious registrations or cloned plates by checking them against the DVLA database. If an unauthorised vehicle enters your property, scOS can alert you immediately. This proactive approach is far more effective at protecting your property than a standard alarm or passive camera, giving you an early warning of potential threats.

scOS is designed to be highly reliable in all conditions. Unlike wireless DIY systems that can be easily jammed or suffer from poor signal in rural areas, scOS prefers wired connections for maximum stability. Our MotionX technology is also designed to work perfectly in the often-harsh Lancashire weather, ignoring rain, snow, and wind-blown debris to focus only on genuine human threats. This ensures that your Over Kellet home remains protected 24/7, regardless of the weather or external connectivity issues.

Absolutely. You can check on your property at any time from anywhere in the world using the scOS app. Whether you're in Lancaster, Kendal, or further afield, you have full access to your 24/7 recordings and live feeds. You can also use the 'scOS Director' feature to ask natural questions about what's been happening at home, such as 'Was there anyone on the driveway today?' This gives you total peace of mind and control over your home's security, no matter where you are.