Traditional CCTV is a passive observer that merely records your property being violated, whereas scOS is an active participant in your home's defence. While standard systems rely on 'motion masks' that trigger for every passing cat or swaying branch, our MotionX technology uses advanced AI to identify 'important activity' only, such as a person approaching your boundary. It requires no manual setup of tripwires; the system automatically understands your property lines and ignores irrelevant movement like spiders or wind. Instead of just providing footage for the Devon & Cornwall Police after a crime, scOS intervenes the moment a threat is detected, using light and voice deterrents to stop intruders before they reach your door.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a truly intelligent security network. Our system is compatible with most professional wired IP camera brands, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK-based installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware to ensure it meets the technical requirements for our Intelligence Hub. By integrating your existing cameras, you can upgrade to proactive AI protection without the cost of a full hardware overhaul, gaining features like DVLA vehicle recognition and escalating responses instantly.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop criminals at every stage of an attempt. First, our Presence Simulation makes your Sidmouth home appear occupied even when you're away, by simulating natural human activity patterns inside. Second, if someone does approach, our MotionX technology instantly recognises them as a person—even if they are wearing a mask or trying to hide their silhouette—and begins monitoring their behaviour. Finally, the system triggers an active intervention: external IoT speakers deliver an AI voice warning while smart lighting illuminates the area. This escalating response ensures that an intruder feels watched and exposed, usually causing them to flee before any damage is done.

Your privacy is our priority, which is why scOS is a 100% UK-based operation. All your data is processed through our local Intelligence Hub within your home before being escalated to our secure UK-based data centres, ensuring full GDPR compliance. Unlike many international brands, we never sell your data or allow third-party access for advertising. You retain total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks, accessible only by you through our secure app. By keeping everything within the UK—from support to servers—we provide a level of data sovereignty that foreign-owned companies simply cannot match.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole that tells you someone is already at your front door; scOS is a comprehensive intelligence system that protects your entire property boundary. While doorbells are often wireless and easily jammed, scOS uses professional wired connections for unbreakable reliability. More importantly, scOS doesn't just watch—it acts. While a doorbell might send a notification to your phone while you're busy, scOS uses AI to detect suspicious behaviour across your whole garden or driveway and uses escalating voice and light deterrents to drive intruders away. It’s the difference between seeing a crime happen and preventing it from ever occurring.

Sidmouth is a popular location for second homes and holiday properties, which can be vulnerable when left empty. scOS is the perfect solution for remote owners. Our Presence Simulation makes the property look lived-in by mimicking your internal activity patterns, while the Intelligence Hub monitors the exterior 24/7. If an incident occurs, you'll receive an intelligent alert, and the system will automatically attempt to deter the intruder. You can even use the scOS Director to ask 'Has anyone been to the house this week?' for a quick update from anywhere in the world.

Our MotionX technology is designed to be incredibly robust. It ignores the common causes of false alarms that plague traditional systems, such as seagulls, pets, swaying trees, or cobwebs. It focuses exclusively on 'important activity'—specifically human and vehicle movement. This means you won't be bothered by constant notifications on your phone, but you can rest assured that if a person enters your property, scOS will see them and react instantly.

scOS is designed to be as unobtrusive as possible. While the system is highly intelligent, the hardware is sleek and professional. Our UK-based installers ensure that all wiring is hidden and cameras are positioned to provide maximum coverage without being an eyesore. The goal is to provide a 'invisible' layer of intelligence that protects your home without making it look like a fortress, maintaining the aesthetic of your Sidmouth property.