Traditional CCTV is passive; it records crime but doesn't prevent it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. The core difference is our MotionX technology, which identifies 'important activity' rather than just motion. This means zero false alarms from wind, rain, or animals. When scOS detects a person on your property, it initiates an immediate response—simulating your presence inside, turning on lights, and delivering voice warnings. It’s designed to stop a burglary in Oxenhope before it even begins, rather than just providing footage for the police after the fact.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and works with most existing wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. Our professional UK-based engineers can typically complete an installation in 4-6 hours, connecting your current cameras to our scOS Intelligence Hub. This hub transforms your existing 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent system with features like DVLA vehicle recognition and presence simulation. It’s a cost-effective way for Oxenhope residents to upgrade to the highest level of AI-driven home security without needing to replace their entire existing setup.

scOS uses a three-layer deterrent system. First, Presence Simulation makes your home look occupied by mimicking your internal lighting and activity patterns—essential for when you're out for the evening. Second, MotionX AI detects intruders the moment they cross your property boundary, accurately identifying people even if they are trying to hide. Third, the system uses Active Intervention, triggering external lights and escalating voice warnings from IoT speakers. This immediate, intelligent response is designed to convince any intruder that they have been spotted and should leave your property immediately.

Your privacy is paramount. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres, fully compliant with GDPR. We never sell your data to third parties. Our system uses a hybrid approach: the scOS Intelligence Hub processes video locally for maximum privacy and speed, only sending critical alerts to the cloud. You have full access to 24/7 recordings for up to two weeks, and you can interact with your system through our secure app from anywhere, knowing your data remains private and protected.

A video doorbell is a reactive device that only monitors your front door. In a village like Oxenhope, intruders may approach from various angles. scOS provides whole-property protection, monitoring every boundary and detecting threats long before they reach a door. Furthermore, scOS actively prevents crime through presence simulation and voice deterrents, whereas a doorbell typically only records the person who is already there. For true security, you need a system that protects your entire perimeter and intervenes automatically, which is exactly what scOS is built to do.

Yes, scOS is built to be robust. Our professional installation uses wired connections rather than wireless, which means the system cannot be 'jammed' by criminals and is far more reliable in the face of West Yorkshire’s famously unpredictable weather. The Intelligence Hub handles the heavy lifting locally, ensuring that even if your internet connection is momentarily unstable during a storm, the core AI detection and local deterrents (like lights and voice warnings) continue to function perfectly to protect your home.

scOS includes DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which is a powerful tool for monitoring your property. The system identifies every vehicle that enters your driveway, checking registrations against the DVLA database to flag suspicious or cloned plates. You can even use scOS Director, our conversational AI, to ask, 'Has any unknown vehicle been here today?' and get an instant answer. This is particularly useful for Oxenhope residents who want to keep track of who is visiting their property while they are out.

Oxenhope’s rugged terrain can sometimes pose challenges for traditional motion sensors. However, scOS uses advanced AI-based visual recognition rather than simple PIR sensors. This means it can accurately detect human activity even on sloped driveways or tiered gardens. Our professional installers will strategically position your cameras to ensure full coverage of your property's unique topography, ensuring that your home is protected no matter the layout of your land.