Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records what happens but does nothing to stop it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. The difference lies in our MotionX technology, which identifies 'important activity'—like a person approaching your home—while ignoring 'unimportant' motion like wind, rain, or coastal birds in Scalby. Unlike standard systems, you don't need to set up complex motion masks. When scOS detects a threat, it doesn't just record; it intervenes with lights and voice warnings to deter the intruder. It’s like having a security guard who never sleeps, rather than just a camera that watches you get burgled.

Yes, scOS is brand agnostic and works with most professional wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. Our professional UK installation team can usually integrate your existing cameras into our Intelligence Hub in just 4-6 hours. This means you can upgrade your Scalby home to AI-powered security without having to replace your current hardware. We prefer wired systems because they are more reliable and cannot be jammed like wireless cameras, making your existing wired setup the perfect foundation for our advanced proactive features.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to keep your Scalby home safe. First, Presence Simulation uses AI to learn your daily habits and replicates them when you're away, making your home look occupied. Second, our MotionX AI detects any intruders the moment they step onto your property, even if they are trying to hide their face or figure. Third, the system provides an Active Intervention, using lights and authoritative voice warnings from external IoT speakers to let the intruder know they've been spotted. This proactive response is designed to stop a crime before it even begins.

Your privacy is paramount. 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. The system processes most intelligence locally on your Intelligence Hub and only uses our secure UK cloud for remote access and necessary escalations. You have total control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks. This ensures that your Scalby property's data is protected by the highest standards of British privacy law.

A video doorbell is a reactive device that only monitors your front door. It might tell you someone is there, but it won't stop them from entering through a back window or side gate. scOS provides whole-property intelligence, monitoring your entire boundary and intervening before an intruder reaches your house. Additionally, doorbells are often wireless and can be easily jammed, whereas scOS uses reliable wired connections. For a home in Scalby, scOS offers a much more comprehensive and proactive level of security than a simple doorbell.

Scalby is a beautiful and generally safe village, but its popularity with tourists and its proximity to Scarborough can lead to opportunistic crime, especially during the busier months. Low crime rates can also lead to complacency, making homes an easy target for those looking for an opening. scOS ensures that your home is always protected, providing a proactive deterrent that makes criminals move on to an easier target. It’s about maintaining the peace and security of your Scalby home, no matter what the local statistics say.

Yes, scOS is built to handle the British weather. Our MotionX technology is specifically designed to ignore 'unimportant' motion, which includes heavy rain, wind-blown trees, and even sea mist. This means you won't be bothered by false alarms during a North Yorkshire storm. The system focuses only on 'important activity,' such as a person or vehicle entering your property. This reliability makes scOS the perfect choice for coastal and near-coastal villages like Scalby, where weather conditions can often trigger false alerts on traditional systems.

scOS is designed to be incredibly easy to use, even if you're not a 'tech person.' Our scOS Director is a conversational AI that allows you to manage your system using natural language. You can simply ask, 'Is the house secure?' or 'Did anyone come to the gate this morning?' and get an instant, clear answer. There are no complex menus to navigate or difficult settings to learn. This makes scOS the ideal security solution for Scalby residents who want the best protection without any technical hassle.