Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records your property being burgled but does nothing to stop it. scOS is an active intelligence system. It uses our proprietary MotionX technology, which focuses on 'important activity' rather than just motion. This means it ignores wind, rain, and animals, but instantly recognises a person, even if they are trying to hide their silhouette. Unlike other systems, scOS doesn't need you to set up 'zones'—it automatically understands your property boundaries. When a threat is detected, scOS intervenes with lights and voice warnings from external IoT speakers, stopping the intruder at the perimeter rather than just filming them at the door.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and can transform your existing wired IP cameras into an intelligent AI system. We work with brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, our engineers will connect your existing cameras to our Intelligence Hub, which then applies our MotionX AI and proactive deterrent features to your current feeds. We always recommend wired connections over wireless, as Wi-Fi cameras can be easily disabled by inexpensive jammers. By using your existing wired infrastructure, we can provide a robust, professional-grade security upgrade for your rural Cambridge home.

scOS uses a multi-layered deterrent strategy. It starts with Presence Simulation, which mimics your home's natural activity patterns when you're away, making it look like someone is always home. If an intruder does approach, our MotionX AI identifies them immediately. The system then triggers an escalating response: first, instant lighting to remove their cover, followed by authoritative voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This active intervention tells the criminal they have been spotted by an intelligent system, which is far more effective at preventing crime than a simple alarm or a passive camera.

We take data privacy very seriously. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure, GDPR-compliant UK data centres. Most of the AI processing happens locally on your Intelligence Hub, ensuring your video stays private and response times are near-instant. We only use the cloud for advanced analysis and to allow you to access your system remotely. We never sell your data to third parties. You have full control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks, giving you peace of mind that your data is safe and under your control.

A video doorbell only covers your front door and is a reactive tool—it tells you someone is there once they've already arrived. In rural Cambridge, where properties often have large gardens, side gates, and outbuildings, a doorbell is insufficient. scOS provides whole-property intelligence, monitoring every boundary and entry point. It uses AI to detect and deter intruders at the edge of your property using lights and voice warnings, stopping the crime before they ever reach your door. It’s a proactive security ecosystem, not just a camera in a doorbell.

Rural Cambridge is known for its high-tech households and expensive outdoor equipment like high-end bicycles. These are prime targets for thieves. scOS is designed to protect these high-value assets. Our AI can be configured to pay special attention to specific areas like bike sheds or garages. If someone lingers near your high-value items, scOS doesn't just alert you; it proactively warns them off with voice deterrents. With property crime in rural Cambridge being higher than in many other villages, this proactive approach is essential for protecting your investments.

Rural lanes are often used by criminals to scout properties. scOS features advanced DVLA-linked vehicle recognition that logs every vehicle entering your property. It can identify cloned plates and check registrations against the DVLA database. You can use our scOS Director AI to ask natural questions like, 'Have any unknown vans been on the drive this week?' This provides a level of intelligence that helps you stay one step ahead of organised rural crime gangs who may be targeting the area.

Many rural Cambridge properties have large gardens or are adjacent to open fields. Traditional motion sensors are often triggered by wildlife, leading to 'notification fatigue.' MotionX is different. It is specifically trained to ignore animals—from foxes to deer—and focus only on human activity. It can even recognise a person who is crawling or trying to disguise their shape. This means you only get alerted when there is a genuine threat, making your security system far more reliable and less intrusive.