Traditional CCTV is a passive observer that merely records a crime while it happens. scOS is an active intelligence system that works to prevent the crime entirely. Using our proprietary MotionX technology, the system identifies 'important activity'—specifically human threats—rather than just simple motion like a swaying tree or a passing cat. This means no more annoying false alarms or the need to draw complex motion masks. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes with automatic light responses and voice warnings to deter the intruder before they ever reach your door.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand agnostic, meaning it can transform your existing 'dumb' wired IP cameras into a cutting-edge intelligent system. We are compatible with most major brands, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes between 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current setup and integrate it with our Intelligence Hub. This allows you to upgrade your home security to AI-level protection without the need to replace all your existing hardware.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. The first layer is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to mimic normal human activity patterns inside your home, making it appear occupied even when you are away. The second layer is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour at your property boundary, even if the intruder is attempting to hide their face or change their silhouette. Finally, if a threat persists, the system initiates an Active Intervention. This involves instant illumination and escalating voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers, making it clear to the criminal that they are being watched by an intelligent system.

We take your privacy and data security extremely seriously. Unlike many other providers, scOS is 100% UK-based, meaning our company, our support teams, and our data centres are all located within the UK. Your system is fully GDPR compliant, and your data remains entirely yours—we never sell it to third parties. We use a hybrid processing model where the Intelligence Hub handles most tasks locally for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for advanced analysis or remote access.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you someone is at your door, often after they've already pressed the button. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. It monitors your entire boundary and detects suspicious activity long before anyone reaches your entrance. While a doorbell might record a package being stolen, scOS is designed to stop the thief from stepping onto your driveway in the first place. Furthermore, our system is professionally wired, meaning it cannot be defeated by the simple WiFi jamming techniques that often render wireless doorbells useless.

Seaton Sluice attracts many visitors, and scOS is designed to handle this without compromising your security. Our Person Recognition AI learns to distinguish between your family and the public. If a stranger lingers near your property boundary or exhibits suspicious behaviour, the system can trigger a Voice Deterrent. This uses external IoT speakers to deliver an AI-generated warning, letting the individual know they are being monitored. This is a highly effective way to discourage loitering or potential criminal activity in busy coastal areas.

Yes, scOS is designed to be a robust, 24/7 security solution. The system records continuously, and you can access up to two weeks of historical footage from anywhere via our secure app. This is particularly useful for residents who may be away for weekends or holidays, as it provides a complete record of all activity around the property, not just the 'events' that triggered an alert. All footage is stored in our secure UK-based cloud.

Presence Simulation is one of our most powerful deterrents. It uses AI to learn your household's typical patterns—when lights go on, which rooms are used, and when. When you're away from your Seaton Sluice home, the system replicates these patterns, making the house look genuinely occupied. This is far more effective than simple timers, as it creates a realistic simulation of life inside the home, which is the number one thing burglars look to avoid.