Traditional CCTV systems are passive—they record activity but only help after a crime has occurred. You're left waiting for police to review footage and hoping to identify the perpetrator. scOS transforms your security into an active, intelligent system. It continuously monitors your property using AI to understand normal behaviour and instantly detect threats. When suspicious activity is detected, scOS doesn't wait for you to notice something on a recording. Instead, it activates Presence Simulation to make it appear someone's home, engages MotionX to create moving light patterns that startle intruders, and escalates to professional intervention if needed. You're not just capturing crime—you're stopping it in real-time.

Yes, scOS works with most wired IP cameras currently installed on your property. Whether you have a mix of different camera brands or a uniform system, our Intelligence Hub can integrate with standard IP-based cameras. Our professional installation team will assess your existing setup during the survey and confirm compatibility. If you don't have cameras yet, scOS installers can recommend and install a complete system optimised for Portsmouth properties. Either way, your existing investment doesn't go to waste—we build on top of what you already have.

scOS uses three complementary layers of deterrence that work together to stop criminals before they strike. First, Presence Simulation creates the illusion that someone's home—lights turn on at natural times, creating movement throughout your property that mimics occupancy patterns. Second, MotionX activates when motion is detected near entry points or windows, flooding areas with bright, moving light patterns that startle and disorient potential intruders. Third, if Presence Simulation and MotionX aren't enough, our professional monitoring team can intervene directly—communicating through external speakers to confront the threat. Criminals target properties that look easy and undefended; scOS makes your Portsmouth home look actively protected at every moment.

Your video data and intelligence are processed and stored exclusively in UK data centres, ensuring compliance with GDPR and UK data protection law. scOS never sends your footage to US servers or third parties. The Intelligence Hub at your property performs initial analysis locally, enabling fast threat detection, but also connects securely to our UK-based cloud infrastructure for backup, machine learning model updates, and professional monitoring capabilities. You maintain full control over your data—it's encrypted in transit and at rest, and you can delete historical recordings whenever you choose. Your home security stays in British hands.

A video doorbell shows you who's at the door—but by then, the threat is already at your home. scOS detects threats before they reach your doorstep. While doorbell cameras are reactive, showing you footage after someone has approached, scOS is proactive. It monitors your entire property perimeter—not just the front door—and uses AI to distinguish between delivery drivers, neighbours, and potential threats. When suspicious behaviour is detected, scOS responds instantly with deterrence measures, often stopping intruders before they ever reach your door. For homeowners in Portsmouth, where property crime is elevated, early detection and prevention beats seeing who robbed you.

scOS offers both options. For property surveys, our professional installation team visits your home, maps camera placement for optimal coverage, confirms compatibility with existing cameras, and handles all setup and configuration. This typically takes 2-3 hours and ensures your system is optimised for your specific property layout and Portsmouth neighbourhood risks. If you're tech-confident and want to self-setup, we provide step-by-step guides and remote support via our customer team. Most customers choose professional installation for the peace of mind and optimised configuration—especially in higher-crime areas like Portsmouth where coverage quality directly impacts effectiveness.

scOS detects suspicious activity and activates response measures within seconds. The Intelligence Hub continuously analyzes camera feeds locally, allowing it to identify motion anomalies, unusual behaviour patterns, and potential intrusions in near-real-time. Once a threat is detected, Presence Simulation lights activate immediately, and MotionX flashes begin within 1-2 seconds. For escalated threats requiring professional intervention, our 24/7 monitoring team is alerted simultaneously and can communicate warnings through external speakers within 10-30 seconds of detection. In contrast to traditional CCTV—where you discover a crime hours or days later from footage review—scOS's response happens in the seconds that matter most.

scOS requires a stable internet connection to function fully because threat intelligence, cloud processing, and professional monitoring all rely on real-time connectivity. If your internet drops, local camera recording continues on the Intelligence Hub—you won't lose footage. However, AI-powered threat detection and response (Presence Simulation, MotionX, professional intervention) depend on cloud connectivity and won't operate until your connection is restored. For homeowners concerned about reliability, we recommend maintaining a robust broadband setup and confirm internet stability during your initial survey. scOS is designed for continuous operation, not as a backup to offline systems.

scOS pricing is simple and transparent—you pay per camera, starting from just 63p per day. There are no hidden fees, no price increases based on property size, and no per-zone or per-feature charges. Your cost depends only on the number of cameras protecting your home. During your professional survey, we'll recommend the optimal camera count for your Portsmouth property based on coverage needs, and you'll receive a clear quote before installation. Monthly billing is flexible, and you can adjust your setup by adding or removing cameras as your needs change.

scOS is primarily a dedicated security solution, though it can communicate with select smart home devices through our Intelligence Hub. For example, some customers trigger smart lights or locks when threats are detected. Our team will discuss integration possibilities during your survey—we support popular smart home platforms but keep the configuration simple and security-focused. The core scOS experience doesn't require or depend on smart home integration; the system works perfectly as a standalone security solution protecting your Portsmouth home.

scOS offers flexible month-to-month billing with no long-term contracts. You can pause or cancel your subscription anytime with 30 days' notice. After professional installation, if you're not completely satisfied, we work with you to resolve any issues. Our goal is providing security that makes sense for your home and situation—we don't lock customers into agreements they can't exit. Many customers start with a single camera and expand their system over time as they see the value.