scOS is an active intelligence system, whereas traditional CCTV is a passive recording device. Most CCTV systems rely on simple motion detection, which results in hundreds of false alarms from wind, rain, or animals. scOS uses our proprietary MotionX technology, which is trained to ignore environmental noise and focus only on 'important activity'—specifically human behaviour. It automatically detects your property boundaries, so there’s no need for you to set up complex zones. When a threat is detected, scOS takes action with lights and voice warnings to deter the intruder, rather than just recording the event for you to find later.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, and Reolink. Our Intelligence Hub can take the video feed from your existing cameras and upgrade them with our advanced AI features like MotionX and scOS Director. During our professional UK installation, we will check your current hardware to ensure it meets the necessary standards. We always recommend wired connections over wireless because they are more reliable and cannot be defeated by the signal jammers that many modern criminals use. This means you can get state-of-the-art AI protection without needing to replace all your existing cameras.

scOS uses a three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation, which mimics your home's normal activity patterns to make it look occupied even when you're away. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies people regardless of how they are moving or if they are trying to hide their faces. Third is Active Intervention: when a threat is confirmed, the system triggers instant lighting and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers. These layers work together to stop a criminal before they even attempt to enter your home. By making the intruder feel 'watched' and 'identified,' scOS effectively removes the anonymity they rely on.

Your data security is paramount. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure, GDPR-compliant UK data centres. Unlike other brands, we never sell your data. The system uses a 'hybrid' approach: your Intelligence Hub processes data locally for immediate response, and then escalates it to our secure cloud for backup and remote access. You have full control over your recordings, which are stored 24/7 for up to two weeks. This ensures that your private information stays private and is only accessible by you, providing peace of mind alongside world-class security.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that only monitors your front door and often only alerts you when someone is already there. scOS provides proactive, whole-property protection. It monitors your entire boundary and uses AI to detect and deter threats before they reach your house. Doorbells are also often wireless and easily bypassed. scOS is a professional, wired system with advanced features like DVLA vehicle recognition and scOS Director, which allows you to interact with your security system using natural language. It’s a complete security solution designed to prevent crime, not just record it.

In rural areas like those around Barrow-in-Furness, properties can be isolated, making them targets for burglars who feel they won't be seen. scOS is designed for this exact scenario. Our MotionX technology is incredibly effective at monitoring large, open boundaries and detecting human activity even at a distance. The system’s active deterrents—lights and voice warnings—are particularly effective in quiet, rural settings where they create a significant psychological impact on an intruder. With scOS, your home is never truly 'isolated' because our AI is always on guard, providing a proactive response that doesn't rely on nearby neighbours.

Cumbrian weather can be a nightmare for standard motion-sensing cameras, with wind, rain, and sea mist causing constant false alarms. scOS’s MotionX technology is built to handle these conditions. It ignores the movement of trees, rain, and even coastal birds, focusing only on the 'important activity' of human movement. This means you won't be woken up at 3 AM by a false alert during a storm. Our professional installation also ensures that all hardware is properly weather-proofed and wired to withstand the coastal environment, providing reliable security regardless of the weather.

For those working shifts at BAE Systems or other local industries, your home is often empty at irregular hours. scOS’s Presence Simulation is perfect for this. It doesn't just turn lights on and off on a timer; it learns and mimics your actual activity patterns, making your home look occupied even when you're on a night shift. You can also use the scOS Director to quickly check in when you get a break, asking 'Has there been any activity today?' to get a quick, natural language update. It provides peace of mind for shift workers that their home is being actively protected 24/7.