Traditional CCTV is passive; it records a crime for you to watch later. scOS is proactive, designed to stop the crime before it happens. Our MotionX technology is a revolutionary leap forward, focusing on 'important activity' rather than just pixels moving. Unlike standard systems that require complex motion masks to avoid false alarms from the wind or spiders, MotionX works out of the box. It ignores cobwebs, animals, and environmental noise, but instantly recognises a person whether they are walking, crawling, or attempting to hide their figure. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record; it intervenes with automated light and voice responses to drive intruders away.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand agnostic. If you have existing wired IP cameras from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti, our Intelligence Hub can often transform them into an intelligent AI system. During our professional installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our UK-based engineers will assess your current hardware. By connecting your existing cameras to the scOS Hub, we can apply our MotionX detection and proactive deterrent layers to your current setup, saving you the cost of full hardware replacement while vastly upgrading your home's intelligence.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation, our primary passive deterrent. It learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them while you're away—turning internal lights and devices on and off to make the property appear occupied. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour at the boundary without false alarms. Finally, if a threat persists, scOS initiates an active intervention. This includes instant illumination of external lights and escalating voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. These warnings are delivered by AI to inform the intruder they have been detected and the police are being notified.

Your privacy is our priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres, fully compliant with GDPR. Unlike many competitors, we never sell your data. Our system uses a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub processes video locally for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure cloud when AI analysis or remote access is required. You have full control over your recordings, with up to two weeks of 24/7 footage accessible only to you through our encrypted app.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that shows you who is at your front door; scOS is a comprehensive intelligence system that protects your entire property boundary. While a doorbell might catch a parcel thief after the fact, scOS is designed to stop a break-in before it starts. We use professional-grade wired cameras that cannot be jammed like wireless doorbells, and our AI monitors every angle of your property, not just the entrance. With scOS, you aren't just watching your porch; you are securing your entire perimeter with proactive AI intervention.

Penistone's position on the edge of the Pennines means your security system must withstand harsh South Yorkshire winters. Our MotionX technology is engineered to ignore heavy rain, swirling snow, and high winds that typically cause 'motion-based' systems to fail or flood you with false alerts. Because scOS focuses on human activity patterns rather than simple pixel changes, your security remains rock-solid even during a Pennine blizzard, ensuring you only get notified when it truly matters.

While Penistone enjoys a crime rate significantly lower than the national average, its affluent market-town status can make it a target for opportunistic property crime. scOS ensures you don't become complacent. Our Presence Simulation is particularly effective here; it makes your home look active and lived-in even if you're out for dinner at a local bistro or away for the weekend, acting as a powerful deterrent to anyone scouting the area.

Yes. For residents in Penistone and the surrounding South Yorkshire villages, vehicle theft is a common concern. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which doesn't just see a car—it checks the registration against the national database. If a vehicle with cloned plates or a known suspicious history enters your property boundary, scOS can trigger an immediate alert and initiate deterrent protocols before anyone even steps out of the car.