Standard CCTV is a passive observer that merely records a crime while it happens, often leaving you with grainy footage of a masked intruder that is useless to Gloucestershire Constabulary. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that monitors your property in real-time to prevent the crime from occurring in the first place. At the heart of this is our MotionX technology, which revolutionises activity detection by focusing only on 'important activity.' Unlike traditional systems that require you to draw complex motion masks to avoid false alarms from swaying trees or spiders on the lens, MotionX works out of the box. It ignores environmental noise and animals, focusing exclusively on human behaviour. It can recognise a person whether they are walking normally, crawling, or attempting to conceal their shape. When scOS detects a genuine threat, it doesn't just record; it intervenes with lights and voice deterrents to stop the intruder in their tracks.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a high-level intelligence network. We support most professional-grade wired IP cameras from leading manufacturers such as Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes between 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware to ensure compatibility. By connecting your existing cameras to our local Intelligence Hub, we can apply our MotionX AI and scOS Director capabilities to your current setup. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI protection without the need to replace all your existing hardware, provided the cameras meet the necessary technical standards for high-definition video feed processing.

scOS uses a three-tiered approach to deterrence that begins long before a criminal reaches your front door. The primary layer is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to learn your home's normal activity patterns and replicates them when you're away, making the property appear occupied. If a prowler does approach, our MotionX technology identifies them instantly, even if they are wearing a balaclava or hood. This triggers the second layer: Active Intervention. Your property will respond automatically with instant illumination and escalating voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers (not two-way audio, but pre-recorded AI responses). This immediate, intelligent reaction signals to the intruder that the house is not only occupied but actively defended by a system that has already logged their presence, typically forcing them to retreat immediately.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. Your data is processed using a hybrid model: the Intelligence Hub in your home handles local processing for immediate response, while more complex AI analysis is escalated to our secure UK-based cloud servers. We are 100% UK-based, meaning all your data stays within the UK and is protected by strict GDPR compliance. Unlike many international competitors, we never sell your data to third parties or use it for advertising. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app. We believe that your home security should never come at the cost of your personal privacy.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you who is at the door once they've already arrived, and often only covers a very narrow field of view. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell might catch a parcel thief, scOS protects your entire boundary, including side gates, gardens, and driveways. Our system is designed to stop crime before it happens, rather than just filming it. Furthermore, doorbells are often wireless and susceptible to signal jamming; scOS uses professional wired installations that are far more reliable. With scOS, you aren't just getting a camera; you're getting an AI 'security guard' that can distinguish between a neighbour and a threat, and take action to protect your home.

Painswick is famous for its Cotswold stone cottages and narrow streets, which often attract tourists. Traditional CCTV would be overwhelmed by the constant footfall, but scOS uses Automatic Property Boundary Detection. Our AI learns exactly where your private property begins, ignoring the public path or road. This means you won't get alerts for every hiker or tourist walking past your gate, but the moment someone steps onto your driveway or into your garden, the system engages. This allows you to maintain your privacy and security without being bothered by the village's natural activity.

We specialise in installations for historic and listed properties. Our UK-based engineers are trained to run cabling discreetly, often following existing lines or using mortar-matched fixings to ensure the integrity of your Cotswold stone is maintained. Because scOS is brand-agnostic, we can use compact, high-performance cameras that are far less intrusive than bulky traditional units. We provide the highest level of AI protection without compromising the 'Queen of the Cotswolds' aesthetic.

Yes, scOS features 'Presence Simulation,' which is perfect for Painswick residents who may travel or have second homes in the area. The AI learns your typical lighting and activity patterns and replicates them realistically when you're away. This makes the house appear occupied to anyone watching from the street, which is the most effective way to prevent a burglary from being attempted in the first place. Unlike simple timers, scOS varies the patterns to ensure it looks completely natural.