Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records what happened so you can watch it later. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that stops crime before it occurs. While standard cameras in Settle might trigger for every passing tourist or swaying branch, scOS uses MotionX AI. This technology ignores environmental noise and focuses only on 'important activity,' such as a person approaching your property. It auto-detects your boundaries without the need for manual setup. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record; it intervenes with lights and voice warnings to scare the intruder away immediately.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and compatible with most professional wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, and Reolink. If your Settle home already has a wired system, our Intelligence Hub can likely integrate with it, upgrading your existing cameras with our advanced AI. During our professional UK installation, our engineers will assess your hardware and ensure it's fully optimised for the scOS ecosystem. This allows you to keep your current cameras while gaining the benefits of MotionX detection, Presence Simulation, and proactive deterrents. We always recommend wired systems over wireless for their reliability and resistance to jamming.

scOS uses a three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation, which mimics your internal activity patterns to make the house look occupied even when you're out. Second is MotionX AI, which identifies suspicious behaviour and recognises people even if they are wearing masks or hoods. Third is Active Intervention: if someone crosses your boundary, scOS triggers external lights and escalating voice warnings from IoT speakers. This immediate, automated response removes the intruder's anonymity and forces them to flee, protecting your property before a break-in can even be attempted.

Privacy and security are at the heart of scOS. We are a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure, GDPR-compliant UK data centres. We use a hybrid processing model: the Intelligence Hub on your property handles immediate AI analysis for the fastest possible response, while video storage and remote access are managed through our secure cloud. We never sell your data. You have total control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks, and you can query your system using scOS Director, our conversational AI.

A video doorbell only covers your front door and is often reactive, only alerting you once someone is already there. In a town like Settle, where properties often have side access or large gardens, a doorbell isn't enough. scOS provides whole-property intelligence, monitoring every boundary and intervening the moment an intruder steps onto your land. Unlike a doorbell, scOS uses proactive voice warnings and lights to stop a crime in progress. It’s a professional, wired system that offers far greater security and reliability than any standalone wireless doorbell.

Settle's high tourist footfall can unfortunately mask suspicious activity, as strangers are common in the town. scOS's Person Recognition is designed for this; it learns to distinguish between your family and strangers based on behaviour and activity patterns. By detecting and deterring intruders the moment they arrive, scOS makes your property a 'hard target,' encouraging criminals to move on rather than risk being caught by an active, intelligent system that is already recording and challenging them.

North Yorkshire Police are proactive, but they cannot be everywhere. scOS acts as your immediate first line of defence. By deterring intruders automatically, the system often prevents a crime from ever occurring, saving you the stress of a police report. If you do need to involve the police, scOS provides AI-verified, high-definition evidence that clearly identifies the 'important activity,' making it much easier for officers to take action compared to hours of grainy, unverified CCTV footage.

Settle is known for its beautiful stone-built properties. Our professional UK installation team is highly experienced in working with traditional and sensitive buildings. We ensure that all wiring is discreetly routed and that cameras and speakers are placed to provide maximum protection with minimum visual impact. The installation is a clean, one-day process, and because scOS is brand-agnostic, we can often select hardware that best complements the aesthetic of your home while providing world-class AI security.