Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later, but it does nothing to stop it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. While standard systems rely on 'motion detection' that triggers for every spider web or gust of wind, scOS uses MotionX technology. This revolutionary AI ignores environmental noise and focuses exclusively on 'important activity,' such as a person approaching your property. Because it understands the difference between a cat and a person trying to hide their face, it provides zero false alarms. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes. It automatically detects your property boundaries and can trigger lights or voice warnings the moment a threat is identified, rather than just sending a notification to your phone while the intruder is already inside. It’s the difference between a witness and a security guard.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent security network. If you have a wired IP camera system (such as Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti), our Intelligence Hub can usually integrate with it. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. By connecting your existing cameras to the scOS Hub, you gain access to our advanced MotionX detection, DVLA vehicle recognition, and proactive deterrents without needing to replace every camera. This makes upgrading to AI-driven home intelligence both cost-effective and sustainable, as we leverage the high-quality video feeds you already have and add the 'brain' that they currently lack.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to stop criminals before they even reach your door. The first layer is Presence Simulation. Unlike simple timers, scOS learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away—turning lights on and off in a way that looks authentically human, making your home an unattractive target. The second layer is our MotionX detection. This AI is trained to recognise suspicious behaviour, such as someone loitering or covering their face, regardless of how they move. Finally, if a threat is detected within your property boundaries, scOS initiates Active Intervention. This starts with automatic light responses to illuminate the intruder and can escalate to voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. These aren't two-way audio clips; they are AI-driven deterrents that let the intruder know they have been spotted and identified, usually causing them to flee immediately.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. Your data is processed using a hybrid model: the Intelligence Hub handles the majority of the heavy lifting locally in your home, and only critical events are escalated to our secure cloud for processing and storage. We are a 100% UK-based company, which means all our data centres are located within the UK and we are fully GDPR compliant. Unlike many international smart home brands, we never sell your data to third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app. We believe that your security system should protect your privacy just as much as it protects your physical property.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you who is at the door once they’ve already arrived. scOS is a comprehensive home intelligence system that monitors your entire property boundary. While a doorbell might catch a parcel thief, scOS identifies a suspicious vehicle on your driveway using DVLA recognition or spots someone trying to enter through a side gate or rear window. Doorbells are often wireless and can be easily jammed or blocked; scOS uses professional wired installations that are resilient to interference. Most importantly, a doorbell is reactive. scOS is proactive—it uses presence simulation and escalating voice warnings to stop a crime from happening in the first place, rather than just giving you a video of the person who broke in.

With property crime rates in Rural Torbay significantly higher than the national average, a standard alarm is no longer enough. scOS is designed for high-risk areas by providing active intervention. Instead of just recording a break-in, scOS uses MotionX AI to spot intruders the moment they step onto your property. By triggering immediate light and voice deterrents, it forces criminals to abandon their plans before they can cause damage or gain entry. In a region where property crime is a major concern, scOS offers the proactive protection you need.

Rural Torbay has many holiday homes and second properties that are often left vacant. scOS is the perfect solution for these owners. Our Presence Simulation makes the property look occupied by mimicking real human activity inside, which is the best way to prevent 'empty home' targeting. You can also use the scOS Director to ask, 'Has anyone been to the house this week?' and get a full report from anywhere in the world, giving you total peace of mind without needing to be there.

Yes, scOS is built to handle the unique challenges of the Devon and Cornwall coast. Our MotionX AI is specifically trained to ignore the movement of seagulls, pets, and wind-blown vegetation, which are common causes of false alarms in Torbay. It focuses only on 'important activity'—human presence. This means you won't be woken up by a notification every time a bird flies past your camera, but you will be alerted the second a person enters your property boundary.