Traditional CCTV is a passive observer that merely records a crime while it happens, often leaving you with grainy footage of a masked intruder after the damage is done. scOS transforms your security into a proactive guardian using MotionX technology, which focuses on 'important activity' rather than just movement. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex motion masks to avoid false alarms from trees or cobwebs, scOS works out of the box to identify real threats. It doesn't just watch; it intervenes automatically to stop intruders before they reach your door.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand agnostic and can breathe new life into your existing infrastructure. If you have wired IP cameras from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, or Reolink, our Intelligence Hub can often integrate them into the scOS ecosystem. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current setup to ensure compatibility. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI intelligence without the cost of replacing every camera on your property.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. First, Presence Simulation makes your home appear occupied when you're away by mimicking natural human activity patterns inside the house. Second, our MotionX AI identifies suspicious behaviour—even if the person is covering their face or trying to hide—and ignores non-threats like animals or wind. Finally, if a threat is detected, the system triggers an escalating response: instant illumination from external lights followed by authoritative voice warnings from external IoT speakers to warn the intruder they are being monitored.

Your privacy is our priority, which is why scOS is a 100% UK-based operation. All data is processed through our local Intelligence Hubs and secured in UK-based data centres, ensuring full GDPR compliance. Unlike many international brands, we never sell your data to third parties. You have total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks, accessible only by you through our secure encrypted platform.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is already at your front door, often too late to prevent a break-in. scOS provides whole-property intelligence, monitoring your entire boundary and detecting threats long before they reach an entry point. While a doorbell might send a notification to your phone while you're busy, scOS takes autonomous action to deter the criminal. It’s the difference between a doorbell and a digital security guard that never sleeps.

Sherburn's proximity to Durham and Sunderland makes it a target for opportunistic vehicle thieves. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which checks the registration of any vehicle entering your property against the national database. This allows the system to flag cloned plates or suspicious vehicles that don't belong, alerting you via scOS Director before a driver even exits the car.

In rural Durham, police response times can vary depending on the severity of the incident. scOS provides Durham Constabulary with high-quality, actionable evidence by filtering out false alarms and focusing on 'important activity.' Because our system proactively deters intruders with voice warnings and lights, most incidents are resolved before a police call-out is even necessary, saving you the stress of a break-in.

Absolutely. scOS is built for the British climate. Our MotionX AI is specifically trained to ignore the 'noise' of North East weather, such as heavy rain, wind-blown debris, or snow. While traditional systems might trigger dozens of false alerts during a storm, scOS remains focused on human patterns, ensuring that when your phone pings, it’s for a reason that actually matters.