Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records what happens but doesn't intervene. In Saltash, where property crime is lower than the national average, it’s easy to feel safe, but the town's position as the 'Gateway to Cornwall' makes it a target for transient crime. scOS is proactive. Our MotionX AI identifies 'important activity'—ignoring pets or wind and focusing only on human threats. Unlike standard systems that require manual 'zones,' scOS automatically understands your property boundaries. When a threat is detected, scOS intervenes with automatic lighting and authoritative voice warnings from external IoT speakers. It stops an intruder at the perimeter, before they ever reach your home, providing a level of active protection that standard CCTV simply cannot match.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and works with most existing wired IP camera systems, including brands like Hikvision, Dahua, and Reolink. If your Saltash home already has a wired camera setup, our Intelligence Hub can integrate it, transforming your existing cameras into a proactive AI security network. During our professional 4-6 hour installation, our UK engineers will connect your hardware to the scOS ecosystem. This allows you to benefit from our advanced MotionX AI, presence simulation, and proactive deterrents without needing to replace your current cameras. We use wired connections because they are more secure and immune to the jamming techniques often used by modern burglars, and they are far more reliable than wireless alternatives.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. The first is Presence Simulation: the system learns your daily habits and mimics them when you're away—turning lights on and off naturally so your home always looks occupied. This is the most effective way to deter burglars from even considering your property. The second layer is MotionX detection, which identifies people at your boundary even if they are trying to hide their identity. The third layer is Active Intervention: if someone enters your property, scOS triggers escalating responses, including smart lighting and voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This immediate, human-like reaction from the property itself is designed to convince any intruder that they have been spotted and the home is occupied, usually causing them to flee immediately.

Your privacy is our priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres, fully compliant with GDPR. We never sell your data to third parties. Our system uses a 'Local + Cloud' model: the scOS Intelligence Hub processes most activity locally at your home for maximum speed and privacy. It only uses our secure UK cloud for advanced AI analysis or to send you remote alerts. You have full control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our encrypted app. Your home's intelligence remains private and secure, whether you're in Saltash or elsewhere.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that only monitors your front door. For homes in Saltash, which often have side paths or gardens, a doorbell is insufficient. scOS provides whole-property intelligence, monitoring every boundary and using AI to stop intruders before they even get near your door. While a doorbell might show you a person at the entrance, scOS uses presence simulation and voice deterrents to prevent them from even stepping onto your land. Furthermore, scOS is a professionally installed, wired system, making it immune to the Wi-Fi jamming and battery failures that often affect consumer-grade doorbells. It’s a complete security solution for your entire home.

Saltash’s position near the Tamar Bridge means there is a lot of vehicle movement in and out of the town. scOS includes DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which identifies every car that approaches your property. It checks registration plates against the DVLA database to spot cloned plates or vehicles that have been flagged for suspicious activity. If a vehicle is seen scouting your street or lingering near your home, scOS can alert you immediately. This is a crucial feature for residents in Saltash, providing an early warning against criminals who may be using the bridge to quickly enter and exit the area.

Devon & Cornwall Police are dedicated, but they cover a vast area. scOS acts as your immediate, on-site security force. By using proactive voice deterrents and lighting, scOS often resolves a threat before a police call-out is even necessary. If an incident does occur, scOS provides Devon & Cornwall Police with high-quality, 24/7 recorded evidence. Our scOS Director AI allows you to search footage instantly by asking natural questions like 'Show me the person who was at the gate at 2 AM,' making it easy to provide the police with the exact evidence they need for a successful investigation.

Many residents in Saltash commute to Plymouth or other nearby areas, leaving their homes empty during the day. scOS is perfect for commuters because of our advanced Presence Simulation. Unlike a simple timer, scOS learns your actual behaviour—which rooms you use and when—and replicates it while you're at work. To anyone outside, it looks like you are home. If someone does approach, the system's MotionX AI will alert you instantly on your phone, and the scOS Director allows you to ask natural questions about your property, giving you total peace of mind while you're away.