scOS isn't just a digital witness; it's a proactive guardian. Traditional CCTV relies on you checking footage after a crime has occurred, or bombards you with false alerts from spiders and wind. Our MotionX technology eliminates this by focusing only on "important activity," such as a person approaching your property with intent. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw messy "motion zones," scOS automatically understands your property boundaries. When a threat is detected, the system doesn't just record; it intervenes. It uses a combination of presence simulation to make your home look occupied and escalating voice warnings via external IoT speakers to drive intruders away before they reach your door. It’s the difference between having a camera and having a virtual security guard watching over your home 24/7.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with the vast majority of professional-grade wired IP cameras, including popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes between 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware to ensure it meets the technical requirements for our Intelligence Hub. By connecting your existing "dumb" cameras to scOS, we transform them into an intelligent, proactive security network. This means you don't have to strip out your current investment to benefit from our advanced AI features like MotionX detection, DVLA vehicle recognition, and automated voice deterrents. We prefer wired connections over wireless ones because they are far more reliable and cannot be defeated by the "jamming" devices often used by modern criminals to bypass WiFi-based security systems.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deter criminals before they even consider breaking in. The first layer is Presence Simulation; the system learns your household's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away—turning lights on and off in a natural sequence to make the home appear occupied. The second layer is our MotionX intelligence, which identifies suspicious behaviour—such as someone loitering or covering their face—regardless of how they move. Finally, if a threat is confirmed, the system initiates an Active Intervention. This starts with instant illumination of the area and escalates to clear, authoritative voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. These aren't pre-recorded loops but AI-driven responses that let the intruder know they have been spotted and their vehicle registration has been logged, usually causing them to flee immediately.

At scOS, we take your privacy as seriously as your security. Unlike many competitors who outsource their data processing to overseas servers, we are a 100% UK-based company. All your video data and personal information are stored in secure UK data centres and are fully GDPR compliant. We use a hybrid processing model: our Intelligence Hub handles the majority of the heavy lifting locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when advanced AI analysis or remote alerts are required. Your data belongs to you; we never sell your information to third parties or use your footage for anything other than protecting your home. You have full control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely from anywhere in the world via our encrypted app.

While video doorbells have become popular, they are fundamentally reactive devices—they tell you someone is at your door, often after they've already pressed the button or stolen a parcel. scOS is a comprehensive home intelligence system that protects your entire property, not just the front step. A doorbell won't stop a burglar from entering through a side window or a back door, whereas scOS monitors your entire boundary. Our system uses MotionX to detect threats the moment they step onto your land, triggering proactive deterrents like presence simulation and voice warnings to stop the crime before it happens. Furthermore, doorbells are often wireless and easily jammed or removed; scOS uses professional, wired installations that provide 24/7 recording and sophisticated AI features like DVLA vehicle recognition that a simple doorbell camera simply cannot match.

Sherburn in Elmet's proximity to major industrial estates and the A162 means there's a high volume of commercial and delivery traffic. Our DVLA Vehicle Recognition is a powerful tool for distinguishing between a legitimate delivery van and a suspicious vehicle. The system automatically logs every registration plate and checks it against the DVLA database. You can set the system to ignore known vehicles but alert you immediately if an unknown or suspicious vehicle pulls into your driveway. This level of intelligence is vital for residents who want to ensure their home is protected from opportunistic criminals who may be using the local industrial traffic as cover.

North Yorkshire Police cover a large rural and semi-rural area, and response times can vary. scOS is designed to be your first line of defence, providing immediate intervention while the police are on their way. By using voice deterrents and instant lighting, the system often scares off intruders before they can even attempt to enter your home. Furthermore, because scOS provides high-quality, 24/7 recording and DVLA vehicle recognition, you can provide North Yorkshire Police with the best possible evidence, including the exact make, model, and registration of any suspicious vehicles. This significantly increases the chances of a successful investigation and helps keep the Sherburn in Elmet community safer.

Yes, scOS is designed to be highly effective in all weather conditions, including the often unpredictable Yorkshire weather. Our MotionX AI is trained to ignore environmental factors like heavy rain, snow, or wind-blown debris that typically trigger false alarms on other systems. It focuses purely on human-like movement and intent. Whether it's a dark, rainy night or a bright summer day, scOS maintains its 24/7 vigilance. The hardware we use is professional-grade and weather-sealed, ensuring that your home intelligence system remains operational and your property stays protected regardless of the weather in Sherburn in Elmet.