Traditional CCTV is a passive observer that merely records a crime while it happens. scOS is an active intelligence system that works to prevent the crime entirely. Using our proprietary MotionX technology, the system identifies 'important activity'—specifically human threats—rather than just simple motion like a swaying tree or a passing cat. This means no more annoying false alarms or the need to draw complex motion masks. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes with automatic light responses and voice warnings to deter the intruder before they ever reach your door.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand agnostic, meaning it can transform your existing 'dumb' wired IP cameras into a cutting-edge intelligent system. We are compatible with most major brands, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes between 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current setup and integrate it with our Intelligence Hub. This allows you to upgrade your home security to AI-level protection without the need to replace all your existing hardware.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. The first layer is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to mimic normal human activity patterns inside your home, making it appear occupied even when you are away. The second layer is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour at your property boundary, even if the intruder is attempting to hide their face or change their silhouette. Finally, if a threat persists, the system initiates an Active Intervention. This involves instant illumination and escalating voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers, making it clear to the criminal that they are being watched by an intelligent system.

We take your privacy and data security extremely seriously. Unlike many other providers, scOS is 100% UK-based, meaning our company, our support teams, and our data centres are all located within the UK. Your system is fully GDPR compliant, and your data remains entirely yours—we never sell it to third parties. We use a hybrid processing model where the Intelligence Hub handles most tasks locally for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for advanced analysis or remote access.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you someone is at your door, often after they've already pressed the button. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. It monitors your entire boundary and detects suspicious activity long before anyone reaches your entrance. While a doorbell might record a package being stolen, scOS is designed to stop the thief from stepping onto your driveway in the first place. Furthermore, our system is professionally wired, meaning it cannot be defeated by the simple WiFi jamming techniques that often render wireless doorbells useless.

In exceptionally safe areas like Rural Oldham, the biggest threat is often the targeted theft of high-value assets. scOS uses Activity Pattern Recognition to learn the normal flow of your property. If an unrecognised person or vehicle begins 'scouting' your home—even over several days—the AI will recognise this anomaly and alert you. This allows you to maintain your security without having to constantly monitor cameras yourself, as the system only bothers you when something truly unusual is happening.

Rural properties often rely on WiFi, which can be patchy and easily disrupted by criminals using signal jammers. scOS uses a fully wired infrastructure for its cameras and Intelligence Hub. This ensures that your security remains 100% operational even if your internet connection is tampered with or fails. The Intelligence Hub processes data locally, meaning the proactive deterrents like lights and voice warnings will still function perfectly to protect your home regardless of your WiFi status.

scOS is designed to be a 'set and forget' system. Our MotionX technology is so advanced that it requires no manual calibration or 'masking' of trees or bushes. It works perfectly out of the box, identifying people and vehicles with zero false alarms. For the busy resident, this means you get all the benefits of a professional security team without having to manage any of the technical details yourself. You can simply use the scOS Director to ask questions when you need information.