Traditional CCTV is a passive observer that merely records a crime as it happens, often leaving you with nothing but footage of a masked intruder. scOS is a proactive guardian. Our system uses MotionX technology, which focuses on 'important activity' rather than just motion. This means it ignores swaying trees, spiders, or wind, focusing entirely on genuine threats. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex motion masks, scOS works out of the box, automatically detecting your property boundaries. It doesn't just watch; it intervenes with automatic light and voice responses to stop an incident before your home is even touched.

Absolutely. scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. By connecting your 'dumb' cameras to our Intelligence Hub, we transform them into a proactive AI security system. This allows you to upgrade your home's intelligence without the need for a complete hardware overhaul, provided your existing cameras are wired, as we prefer wired connections over jam-prone wireless setups.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layered approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to mimic human activity patterns inside your home, making it appear occupied even when you're away exploring Leighton Moss or Morecambe Bay. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies people regardless of how they are moving or if they are attempting to conceal their identity with hoods or masks. Finally, if a threat is detected within your property boundaries, scOS triggers an escalating response. This starts with instant illumination and moves to AI-generated voice warnings from external IoT speakers, designed to convince any intruder that they have been spotted by a live guard.

Your privacy is a cornerstone of our service. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in UK data centres in full compliance with GDPR. Most of the intelligence is processed locally on your scOS Intelligence Hub, only escalating to our secure cloud for advanced analysis and remote access. Your data remains yours; we never sell it to third parties. You have 24/7 access to up to two weeks of recordings from anywhere in the world, ensuring you are always in control of your Silverdale property's security.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is already at your door—often when it's too late. scOS is a comprehensive property intelligence system that monitors your entire boundary. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS uses proactive deterrents like presence simulation and voice warnings to prevent the thief from even stepping onto your driveway. It provides whole-property protection rather than just a narrow view of your front step, stopping crime before it happens rather than just recording it.

Silverdale's location within an AONB means plenty of local wildlife, from deer to rare birds. Traditional security systems would be plagued by false alarms here. scOS uses MotionX technology, which is specifically designed to ignore animals and environmental movement. It focuses exclusively on human behaviour and 'important activity'. This means you can enjoy the natural beauty of the area without your security system constantly bothering you with alerts for every passing fox or swaying branch.

Lancashire Constabulary covers a wide area, and response times to rural villages like Silverdale can be longer than in urban centres. scOS provides an immediate, autonomous response that acts as your first line of defence. By using escalating voice warnings and lights the moment a boundary is crossed, the system is designed to drive away intruders before they can even attempt a break-in, providing vital protection when the police are minutes away.

Yes, scOS is an excellent choice for second homes or holiday retreats in Lancashire. Our Presence Simulation feature mimics normal human activity inside the house, making it look occupied even when it's empty. You can check on your property at any time via our app, and our scOS Director AI allows you to ask natural questions about your home's status, giving you total peace of mind even when you're miles away.