Traditional CCTV is a passive recording device; it captures a crime while it's happening but does nothing to stop it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which doesn't just detect 'motion' (which leads to false alarms from wind or animals) but identifies 'important activity.' It understands your property boundaries automatically, so there's no need for complex setup. When a threat is detected, scOS takes action—using presence simulation, automatic lighting, and voice deterrents from external speakers to warn off intruders before they can cause damage. It’s an active security guard for your home, not just a camera.

Absolutely. scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most professional, wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. If you already have a system installed at your Seamer property, our Intelligence Hub can likely take over the feed and apply our advanced AI layers to it. This means you don't have to start from scratch to get world-class protection. During our professional UK installation, our engineers will assess your existing hardware to ensure it meets the necessary standards to be integrated into the scOS ecosystem, providing a seamless and cost-effective upgrade to your home security.

scOS uses a three-tier deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to make your home look occupied by mimicking internal activity patterns—essential for when you're away from Seamer on holiday or business. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies intruders instantly, even if they are disguised or moving stealthily. Third is Active Intervention: when a threat is confirmed, the system triggers bright lights and delivers escalating voice warnings through external IoT speakers. This immediate, intelligent response tells the intruder they've been caught, usually forcing them to abandon their attempt immediately.

Your data security is paramount. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, meaning your personal information and video footage are protected by the highest standards of privacy law. Unlike other companies, we never sell your data. The Intelligence Hub processes most information locally before securely escalating it to the cloud for storage and remote access. You have total control over your data, which is recorded 24/7 and kept for up to two weeks, accessible only by you through our encrypted app.

A video doorbell only covers your front door and is often reactive—it tells you someone is there after they've already arrived. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. It monitors your entire boundary, including side gates and gardens, which are often the real entry points for burglars. Furthermore, doorbells are frequently wireless and can be easily jammed or lose connection. scOS is a professionally installed, wired system that is far more robust. It doesn't just show you who's there; it proactively stops them from getting close to your home in the first place.

Seamer's location near the B1261 and the main route into Scarborough means there is a high volume of through-traffic, including visitors and seasonal tourists. Our DVLA Vehicle Recognition is a powerful tool here; it logs every vehicle that enters your property's vicinity and checks it against the DVLA database. This allows the system to flag suspicious vehicles or cloned plates that might be 'casing' the area. For Seamer residents, this provides an extra layer of intelligence that helps distinguish between normal local traffic and potential threats.

North Yorkshire Police cover a vast area, and response times in rural or village locations can vary. scOS is designed to be your first line of defence, preventing the need for police intervention by deterring criminals at the boundary. However, if a crime is attempted, scOS provides the police with high-quality, AI-filtered evidence. Our system makes it easy to find the exact footage of a person or vehicle, saving hours of manual searching. This actionable intelligence—including clear descriptions and registration numbers—is exactly what the police need to make an arrest.

Seamer is a village with a mix of traditional and modern homes, and we pride ourselves on tidy, professional installations. Our UK-based engineers typically complete an install in 4-6 hours, ensuring all cabling is discreet and the system is fully calibrated to your property's specific layout. We use wired connections because they are more reliable and secure than Wi-Fi, but we do so with minimal disruption to your home's appearance. The result is a powerful, intelligent security system that provides peace of mind without being an eyesore.