Traditional CCTV is passive; it records a crime while it happens so you can watch the footage later. scOS is proactive home intelligence. Our system uses MotionX technology, which doesn't just look for 'motion' like old-fashioned sensors that get triggered by spiders or wind. Instead, it identifies 'important activity'—specifically human behaviour. Because it understands what a person looks like, even if they are crawling or wearing a mask, it eliminates false alarms entirely. More importantly, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes. By using automatic property boundary detection, it knows exactly where your land starts and can trigger lights or voice warnings to deter an intruder before they ever reach your door. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard.

Yes, in the vast majority of cases, we can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent scOS-powered network. Our system is brand agnostic, meaning it works seamlessly with leading manufacturers like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current setup. We focus on wired IP cameras because they offer superior reliability and cannot be jammed like wireless alternatives. By connecting your existing hardware to our Intelligence Hub, you gain access to all our advanced AI features—like MotionX and presence simulation—without needing to replace every camera on your property. It’s a cost-effective way to upgrade to world-class security.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, the system learns your internal lighting and activity patterns to make your home look occupied, deterring burglars who are 'casing' the area. Second is MotionX detection: our AI identifies suspicious behaviour at your property boundary immediately, regardless of how a criminal tries to hide their face or figure. Third is Active Intervention: if a threat is detected, the system doesn't just alert you; it takes action. It can instantly illuminate the area and deliver escalating voice warnings through external IoT speakers. These aren't pre-recorded loops but AI-driven responses that let the intruder know they have been spotted, usually causing them to flee immediately.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. Unlike many competitors who send all your raw footage to overseas servers, we are 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate action, and only escalated to our secure UK-based cloud data centres for storage and remote access. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we believe your data belongs to you. We never sell your information or use it for marketing. You have full control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks, allowing you to review activity from anywhere in the world via our secure app, knowing your privacy is protected by British law.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already pressed it or stolen a parcel. scOS is a comprehensive property intelligence system. While a doorbell only covers a tiny fraction of your home, scOS monitors your entire property boundary. It uses AI to spot a threat at the edge of your driveway or garden, long before they reach the house. Furthermore, doorbells rely on you being awake and available to answer a notification. scOS works autonomously 24/7, using active deterrents like voice warnings and lights to stop a crime in progress without you needing to lift a finger. It’s total property protection versus a single-point camera.

Absolutely. Rural properties in South Somerset often have outbuildings, barns, or stables that are prime targets for theft. scOS is designed for large-scale property protection. Our AI auto-detects boundaries across your entire plot, not just the main house. Because we use wired connections rather than relying on weak Wi-Fi signals, we can extend protection to detached buildings effectively. The system will monitor these areas with the same level of intelligence, using MotionX to distinguish between a fox in the yard and someone attempting to break into a tack room or machinery shed, providing you with instant alerts for genuine threats.

We understand that broadband speeds in rural Somerset can be inconsistent. The scOS Intelligence Hub is designed to handle the 'heavy lifting' of AI processing locally on your property. This means the system's ability to detect threats, trigger lights, and issue voice warnings doesn't depend on your internet connection. While a stable connection is required for cloud backup and remote viewing via the app, the core security functions—the parts that actually stop a burglar—remain fully operational even if your internet drops out. Our professional installers can also advise on the best ways to optimise your connectivity for the system.

scOS is designed to be intelligent, not annoying. Through Activity Pattern Recognition, the system learns the normal 'rhythm' of your home. It recognises the difference between a delivery driver walking up the path during the day and a stranger loitering near your windows at 3 AM. You can also use 'scOS Director,' our conversational AI, to ask about specific events. For example, you could ask, 'Did the postman come today?' and the system will give you a natural language answer. It identifies people based on behaviour and context, ensuring that welcome visitors don't trigger the escalating deterrents meant for intruders.