Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records your home being burgled so you can watch the footage later. scOS is a proactive intelligence system powered by MotionX technology. Unlike standard motion sensors that trigger for every passing cat or swaying branch in the Dorset wind, MotionX ignores the 'noise' and focuses exclusively on important activity. It requires no manual 'tripwires' or 'zones' because the AI automatically understands your property boundaries from the moment it's installed. When an actual threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record—it intervenes with automated voice deterrents and lighting responses, stopping crime before it reaches your front door. It’s the difference between a witness and a security guard.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic, meaning it can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a high-level intelligence network. We work with almost all professional wired IP camera brands, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK-based installation process, which typically takes just 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current setup. We connect your cameras to our local Intelligence Hub, which handles the heavy lifting of AI processing before escalating critical data to our secure UK cloud. This allows you to upgrade your security without the cost of replacing perfectly good hardware.

scOS uses a three-layered proactive approach to keep your home safe. The first layer is Presence Simulation; the system learns your normal activity patterns and mimics them when you're away—turning lights on and off in a natural sequence to make the house look occupied. second layer is MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour or covered faces regardless of how a person moves. Finally, if a persistent threat is detected, the system triggers an Active Intervention. This isn't just a siren; it's an escalating response where external IoT speakers deliver clear AI voice warnings and lights illuminate the area. This combination makes your property an unattractive and 'hard' target for any opportunist.

Privacy is at the core of scOS. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub and only escalated to our secure UK-based data centres when necessary. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we never sell or share your personal information or footage with third parties. You have total control over your data through the scOS app, and our 24/7 recording ensures you have up to two weeks of footage stored securely and accessible only by you, from anywhere in the world. Your home’s intelligence stays within your control.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already pressed it or triggered a slow PIR sensor. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell covers a few square metres, scOS monitors your entire boundary, from the driveway to the back fence. More importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime before it happens. While a doorbell might capture a package thief's face, scOS uses DVLA vehicle recognition to spot suspicious cars and voice deterrents to warn off intruders before they even touch your property. It’s a comprehensive security ecosystem, not just a digital peephole.

Sixpenny Handley’s location within the Cranborne Chase AONB means residents are often conscious of light pollution. scOS’s Automatic Light Response is highly targeted; it only illuminates when a genuine threat is detected by our MotionX AI. This means you won't have floodlights triggering for every passing owl or fox, preserving the dark skies of the AONB while still providing powerful protection when it's actually needed. It’s a smart, responsible way to secure a rural home.

In rural Dorset, police response times can be longer than in urban areas. This makes scOS’s proactive deterrents even more vital. By using voice warnings and escalating light responses, scOS aims to drive intruders away before they even attempt to enter your home. The system acts as your first line of defence, providing a level of immediate intervention that passive CCTV or traditional alarms simply cannot offer.

Yes, scOS is designed to be robust. Our Intelligence Hub processes the AI locally, meaning that even if your internet connection is interrupted, the system can still trigger local deterrents like lights and voice warnings. Once your connection is restored, any recorded events are synced to our secure UK cloud. This ensures that your Sixpenny Handley home remains protected regardless of rural connectivity issues.