Traditional CCTV is essentially a digital witness; it records a crime but does nothing to stop it. scOS transforms your security from a passive observer into an active, intelligent guardian. While standard systems rely on basic motion detection—often triggered by spiders, wind, or passing cars—our proprietary MotionX technology focuses exclusively on 'important activity.' It recognises people regardless of their movement or if they are attempting to conceal their identity, effectively eliminating false alarms. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes. Using automatic property boundary detection, the system identifies threats the moment they step onto your land, triggering instant light responses and AI-driven voice warnings from external IoT speakers. Instead of reviewing footage of a break-in the next morning, scOS ensures the intruder is deterred before they ever reach your door. It’s the difference between having a recording of a crime and preventing one from happening in the first place.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a truly intelligent security network. The system works with almost all professional-grade wired IP cameras, including popular brands like 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 hardware to ensure compatibility. By connecting your existing cameras to our Intelligence Hub, we can apply our advanced MotionX AI and proactive protection features without the need for a complete hardware overhaul. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI security while leveraging the investment you've already made in your property's infrastructure. We prefer wired connections over wireless to ensure the system cannot be jammed or disrupted by common signal interference, providing a robust foundation for your home's intelligence.

scOS employs a sophisticated, three-layer approach to deterrence that begins long before a criminal reaches your home. The first layer is Presence Simulation; our AI learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away, making the property appear occupied to any opportunist scouting the area. The second layer is our MotionX detection. Unlike standard sensors, MotionX identifies 'important activity' instantly, recognising people even if they are wearing masks, hoods, or changing their shape to avoid detection. Finally, if a threat is detected within your automatically defined property boundaries, scOS initiates an Active Intervention. This includes instant illumination of the area and escalating voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. These AI-driven warnings inform the intruder they have been detected and that their presence is being recorded, providing a powerful psychological deterrent that stops most crimes in their tracks before any damage is done.

At scOS, we believe your security data should be as private as your home. Unlike many international competitors, we are a 100% UK-based company. This means all your data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. We use a hybrid processing model: our Intelligence Hub handles the majority of the AI analysis locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for advanced processing or remote access. Your footage and personal information are never sold to third parties or used for advertising. You have complete control over your data, with 24/7 recording stored for up to two weeks, accessible only by you through our secure app. By keeping everything within the UK legal jurisdiction and focusing on local processing, we provide a level of data sovereignty and privacy that 'off-the-shelf' smart home brands simply cannot match.

While video doorbells are popular, they are fundamentally limited by their field of view and reactive nature. A doorbell camera typically only shows you who is at your front door, often after they have already pressed the button or attempted a break-in. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. Our system monitors your entire boundary, from side gates to rear gardens, detecting threats the moment they step onto your land. While a doorbell might send you a notification that someone is stealing a parcel, scOS is designed to stop the crime from happening. Through Presence Simulation, MotionX detection, and active voice deterrents, scOS intervenes to drive intruders away before they ever reach your door. Furthermore, scOS uses professional-grade wired hardware that cannot be jammed like many wireless doorbells, and it integrates with your entire home's security ecosystem rather than acting as a standalone, isolated gadget.

Shipston-on-Stour's location near the Fosse Way makes it accessible for transient criminals who target market towns before quickly moving on. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which identifies vehicles by their registration plates and checks them against the national database. If a vehicle with cloned plates or a history of suspicious activity is detected near your property, scOS can alert you immediately. This 'early warning system' is vital for identifying scouts who may be monitoring the area for high-value targets, allowing you to be proactive rather than reactive.

Many homes in Shipston-on-Stour have detached garages or outbuildings that are often the first target for thieves. scOS uses automatic property boundary detection to protect your entire plot, not just the main house. Our AI-driven MotionX technology can monitor these peripheral areas with extreme precision, ignoring local wildlife while instantly detecting any human presence. If someone approaches your outbuilding, scOS can trigger an escalating response, starting with lights and moving to voice warnings, ensuring that your property is defended at every corner.

scOS is designed to work in harmony with local law enforcement like Warwickshire Police. By providing high-quality, 24/7 recording and intelligent activity logs, scOS gives you clear, actionable evidence if an incident occurs. Our 'scOS Director' feature allows you to quickly search through footage using natural language, such as 'Show me all people in the garden last night,' making it easy to provide specific clips to the police. Because our data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant, the evidence you provide is robust and legally sound.