Traditional CCTV is passive; it records a crime while it happens, leaving you with footage of a crime that has already occurred. scOS is proactive. Our MotionX technology doesn't just see movement; it understands activity. In the South Hams, this is vital for distinguishing between a tourist lost on a coastal path and someone actually trespassing on your land. It ignores the wind, sea spray, or animals, focusing only on 'important activity' like a person approaching your home. Because it understands your property boundaries automatically, it can trigger an immediate response—like turning on lights or issuing a voice warning—to stop a burglar before they even touch your door.

Absolutely. scOS is brand agnostic and designed to work with almost any existing wired IP camera system, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. We install our Intelligence Hub, which acts as the 'brain' of your home, transforming your 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent, AI-powered network. This is perfect for Devon homes that may already have basic security. We prefer wired connections over wireless because they are more reliable and cannot be jammed, ensuring your property remains protected even in coastal areas where WiFi signals can be temperamental.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, the system simulates human activity patterns inside your home, making it appear occupied. This is a key feature for second-home owners in the South Hams. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour regardless of whether a person is wearing a hood or trying to hide their shape. Finally, if a threat is detected, the system initiates an Active Intervention. This starts with instant illumination and can escalate to clear voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers, telling the intruder they have been spotted by an AI system.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. All our data centres are located within the UK, and we are fully GDPR compliant. Your data stays yours. We use a hybrid processing model: our Intelligence Hub processes most information locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for advanced analysis. We never sell your data. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app, ensuring your Devon life stays private.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already arrived. scOS is a whole-property intelligence system. While a doorbell only sees a narrow sliver of your front porch, scOS monitors your entire property boundary. It detects a prowler the moment they step onto your land, not just when they reach the door. Furthermore, doorbells rarely offer active deterrence. scOS actually stops crime by intervening with lights and voice warnings. It’s the difference between having a digital peephole and having a professional security guard watching every corner of your South Hams property.

Presence Simulation is one of our most powerful features for second-home owners. Unlike simple timers that turn lights on at the same time every day, scOS learns your actual habits when you are in residence. When you're away, it mimics those patterns—turning lights on and off in different rooms, perhaps playing audio inside—to create a convincing illusion of life. To a burglar scouting the area, your home looks lived-in and active, making them move on to an easier, obviously empty target.

Yes. Our AI includes DVLA Vehicle Recognition. For properties with private drives or those near busy coastal roads, this is invaluable. The system can check registration plates against the DVLA database to identify cloned plates or vehicles that have been flagged as suspicious. You can 'whitelist' your own cars and those of your housekeepers or gardeners, so the system knows what's normal for your driveway and what constitutes an anomaly that requires an alert.

scOS is designed to be incredibly user-friendly. Our 'scOS Director' feature allows you to interact with your security system using natural language. You can simply ask, 'Was there anyone at the house while I was in London?' or 'Did the gardener come yesterday?' and the AI will give you a conversational answer. It’s like talking to a security guard who has watched your house all day, making it the most accessible high-tech security system for busy South Hams residents.