Traditional CCTV is passive; it records a crime while it's happening, leaving you with footage to show the police later. scOS is proactive. Our system uses MotionX technology to identify 'important activity'—specifically human and vehicle movement—while ignoring false alarms like wind or animals. It doesn't require you to set up 'zones' because the AI automatically understands your property boundaries. When a threat is detected, scOS intervenes immediately with lights and voice warnings, stopping the intruder before they can cause any damage. It’s the difference between a witness and a deterrent.

Yes, scOS is brand agnostic and works with most existing wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. During our professional UK installation, we'll connect your current cameras to our Intelligence Hub, instantly giving them AI capabilities. This means you don't need to replace your existing hardware to get the benefits of proactive monitoring, vehicle recognition, and presence simulation. Our engineers will spend 4-6 hours at your Rural Croydon property ensuring everything is perfectly integrated and your boundaries are correctly mapped by the AI.

scOS uses a three-tier deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation, which makes your home look occupied by mimicking your internal lighting patterns when you're away. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious human activity with zero false alarms. Third is Active Intervention: if an intruder enters your boundary, scOS uses external IoT speakers to deliver voice warnings and activates bright lighting. This escalating response makes it clear to any intruder that they are being watched by an intelligent system, usually causing them to leave your property immediately.

Your data security is our top priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres, fully compliant with GDPR. We never sell your data to third parties. The Intelligence Hub in your home processes most of the AI locally, only using the cloud for secure remote access and advanced analysis. You have 24/7 recording with up to two weeks of storage, and you are the only person who can access your footage through our secure app.

A video doorbell only covers your front door and is often reactive—it tells you someone is there after they've already arrived. scOS provides 360-degree proactive protection for your entire property. It detects threats at your boundary and uses AI to stop them before they reach your door. Additionally, scOS is a wired system, making it immune to the 'WiFi jammers' that criminals often use to disable wireless doorbells. For a home in Rural Croydon, scOS offers a much more robust and comprehensive security solution than a simple doorbell.

Living on the rural fringes of Croydon means you face both urban and rural security challenges. scOS is designed to handle this by providing a robust, professional-grade defence. Our AI is particularly good at spotting 'scouting' behaviour—where someone might be checking out multiple properties in a quiet area. Because the system is proactive and uses voice warnings, it can drive away potential intruders before they even attempt a break-in, which is vital in areas where police may have multiple high-priority calls in the city centre.

Presence Simulation is a key feature for residents who may spend time in the city and leave their rural homes empty. Unlike simple timers, scOS learns your actual lighting and activity patterns and replicates them realistically. This makes your home look truly lived-in, which is the most effective way to deter burglars who are looking for empty properties. If someone does approach, the system's AI will detect them and can issue a voice warning, making it clear that the property is being actively monitored, even if you're in central London.

Absolutely. Our professional UK-based installation team handles the entire process, which typically takes between 4 and 6 hours. We ensure all wiring is neat and that your Intelligence Hub is perfectly configured to map your property boundaries. We'll also walk you through how to use the scOS Director and set up your presence simulation. You get a fully bespoke, professional setup with no DIY hassle, and our UK-based support team is always available if you have any questions about your system.