Traditional CCTV is essentially a digital witness; it records a crime but does nothing to stop it. scOS transforms your security from passive recording to proactive protection using our proprietary MotionX technology. Unlike standard systems that trigger alerts for every swaying branch or passing cat, MotionX ignores 'junk' motion and focuses exclusively on important activity. It recognises human movement patterns instantly, even if someone is trying to hide their face or change their silhouette. Because it understands what it's seeing, scOS can trigger immediate deterrents like external voice warnings and lighting before a break-in occurs. You aren't just getting a video of a burglary; you're getting a system designed to prevent the incident from ever happening, all without the frustration of false alarms.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with the vast majority of professional-grade wired IP cameras, including brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes between 4 and 6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware to ensure compatibility. By connecting your current 'dumb' cameras to our scOS Intelligence Hub, we can upgrade your existing setup with full AI capabilities, including MotionX detection and proactive deterrents. This allows you to benefit from world-class AI intelligence without the need to replace your entire physical infrastructure, provided your cameras are wired. We prefer wired connections over wireless to ensure your security cannot be compromised by WiFi jamming devices.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence that begins long before a criminal reaches your door. The first layer is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to learn your home's normal internal activity patterns and replicates them when you're away, making the property appear occupied. If a prowler does approach, our MotionX technology identifies them immediately, regardless of whether they are wearing a mask or hood. This triggers the second layer: Active Intervention. Your property responds with automatic light illumination and escalating voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. These aren't generic recordings; the AI delivers specific warnings that let the intruder know they have been detected. This escalating response is designed to create a 'hostile' environment for the criminal, forcing them to abandon their attempt and move on to an easier target.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. Your data is processed locally on your scOS Intelligence Hub before being escalated to our secure UK-based cloud servers for advanced analysis and storage. We are 100% UK-based, meaning all our data centres, support staff, and engineers are located right here in Britain. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we believe your data belongs to you. We never sell your personal information or footage to third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely from anywhere in the world via our encrypted app. By keeping everything within the UK, we ensure the highest standards of data protection and legal compliance for our customers.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at your front door, often after they've already pressed the button or triggered a sensor. scOS is a comprehensive property intelligence system that monitors your entire boundary. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS is designed to stop the thief from even stepping onto your driveway. We use AI to auto-detect your property lines, providing 360-degree protection that a single door-facing camera cannot match. Furthermore, doorbells rely on simple motion detection which leads to constant false alerts, whereas scOS uses MotionX to filter out the noise. With scOS, you aren't just watching your front door; you are securing your entire home with a system that actively intervenes to prevent crime.

Perton’s unique layout, with its extensive green spaces and the Perton Ridge, can provide unintended cover for intruders. scOS is designed to handle these complex environments. Our AI automatically detects your property boundaries, so even if your garden backs onto a public park or woodland, the system knows exactly where your land begins. If someone attempts to enter your property from these less visible areas, scOS will detect them instantly using MotionX and trigger the escalating voice deterrents. This ensures that every side of your home is protected, not just the front door.

Many Perton residents work in Wolverhampton or further afield, leaving their homes empty during the day. Our Presence Simulation is a game-changer for commuters. Unlike simple light timers, scOS uses AI to learn your actual household patterns—which lights you use, when you're usually in the kitchen, etc.—and replicates them realistically while you're away. This makes your home look genuinely occupied, which is the best way to deter burglars who are scouting for empty houses. You can also check your cameras and receive real-time alerts via the scOS app, so you're always connected to your home, no matter where you are.

Staffordshire Police value high-quality evidence, and scOS provides exactly that. Because our system uses both local and cloud processing, we can capture and store high-definition footage 24/7 for up to two weeks. More importantly, our AI-verified alerts mean that if you do need to call the police, you can tell them with 100% certainty that a person is on your property. We also include DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which can identify the registration plates of any suspicious vehicles. This level of detail is incredibly helpful for police investigations and significantly increases the chances of a successful outcome.