Traditional CCTV is passive; it records footage that you usually only see after a crime has occurred. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. It uses our MotionX technology to identify 'important activity'—like a person entering your property—while ignoring distractions like seagulls or wind. Most importantly, scOS takes action. It automatically detects your property boundaries and uses lights and voice warnings from external speakers to deter intruders before they can break in. It doesn't just watch; it protects your investment.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and works with most professional wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. If you already have cameras at your Salcombe property, our UK-based engineers can often integrate them with the scOS Intelligence Hub during our professional installation. This turns your existing cameras into an AI-powered security network, giving you access to MotionX detection, presence simulation, and proactive deterrents without needing to replace all your hardware.

scOS uses three layers of deterrence. First, Presence Simulation mimics your daily routines by controlling internal lights and activity, making your home look occupied even when you're away—essential for second homes. Second, MotionX AI detects intruders instantly, even if they try to hide their face. Third, Active Intervention triggers immediate light and voice warnings from external IoT speakers when a boundary is crossed. This escalating response is designed to convince any intruder that the property is being actively monitored.

Your data security is our top priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your footage is stored in secure UK data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we never sell your data. Your Intelligence Hub processes data locally for instant AI response, while the cloud is used for secure remote access and backup. You have total control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you via our encrypted app.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that only covers your front door. scOS provides proactive, property-wide protection. It monitors your entire boundary and uses AI to stop criminals before they even reach your door. While a doorbell might show you a crime in progress, scOS is designed to prevent it. With advanced features like DVLA vehicle recognition and the scOS Director conversational AI, it offers a level of security and insight that a doorbell cannot match.

Salcombe has many second homes that can be empty for long periods, making them targets for burglary. scOS is the perfect solution for this. Our Presence Simulation AI learns your 'at home' patterns and replicates them while you're away, making the property look lived-in. You can also check your cameras 24/7 from anywhere in the world and receive intelligent alerts if any real threats are detected, giving you total peace of mind for your coastal retreat.

Salcombe's coastal environment can be harsh, but scOS is built to last. We use professional-grade, weather-resistant hardware for our external IoT speakers and cameras. Our installation is handled by UK-based professionals who ensure all wiring is secure and protected from the elements. The system is wired rather than wireless, meaning it can't be jammed and provides a much more reliable connection in coastal areas where WiFi can be patchy.

Yes, scOS includes DVLA vehicle recognition. This is incredibly useful in Salcombe for monitoring who is accessing your driveway, especially during the busy summer months. The system identifies registration plates and checks them against the DVLA database, flagging any suspicious or cloned plates. This provides an extra layer of security and a clear log of all vehicle activity at your property, which can be shared with Devon & Cornwall Police if necessary.