Traditional CCTV systems in Dorset are typically passive, meaning they record footage for you to look at after a crime has occurred. scOS is a proactive AI system that focuses on prevention. Using our MotionX technology, scOS identifies 'important activity'—specifically human behaviour—and ignores distractions like pets, wind, or birds. Unlike traditional systems that require you to manually draw motion zones, scOS automatically learns your property boundaries. When it detects a person where they shouldn't be, it doesn't just record; it intervenes with automatic lighting and voice warnings from external speakers. It’s the difference between having a witness to a crime and having a digital security guard that actively works to stop the intruder from ever entering your home.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with most professional wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. If your Southwell home already has a wired system, our Intelligence Hub can likely take over the existing cameras, upgrading them with our advanced AI features. During our professional UK installation, which takes about 4-6 hours, our engineers will integrate your current hardware into the scOS ecosystem. This allows you to benefit from MotionX detection, presence simulation, and proactive deterrents without needing to replace all your cameras. We prioritise wired systems over wireless ones because they are more reliable and cannot be defeated by the Wi-Fi jammers that are increasingly used by modern burglars.

scOS uses a powerful three-tier deterrent system. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your daily habits and mimics them when you're away, making your home look occupied to anyone watching. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies people even if they are wearing masks or hoods, ensuring no threat goes unnoticed. Third is Active Intervention: if an intruder crosses your boundary, the system triggers instant lighting and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers. These warnings are AI-driven and designed to let the intruder know they have been specifically identified. This combination of appearing home and providing an immediate, vocal challenge is highly effective at deterring criminals before they can cause any damage.

We take your privacy very seriously. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres in full compliance with GDPR. We use a hybrid 'Local + Cloud' processing model, where the scOS Intelligence Hub handles the initial processing locally on your property. This ensures your data stays private and is processed quickly. Data is only sent to our secure UK cloud when advanced analysis is needed or when you access your system remotely. We never sell your data to third parties, and you have full control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks. Your security footage remains your business, protected by British privacy standards.

A video doorbell only monitors your front door and is often a reactive tool—it tells you someone is there once they've already arrived. In a village like Southwell, where properties often have side access or large gardens, a doorbell leaves you vulnerable. scOS provides comprehensive, 360-degree intelligence for your entire property. It detects threats the moment they step onto your land, often long before they reach the front door. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS is designed to prevent the thief from even getting close. It’s a professionally installed, wired system that offers far greater reliability and sophisticated AI deterrents that a simple doorbell cannot provide.

Southwell’s coastal environment on the Isle of Portland can be harsh, with salt air and high winds. When we perform our professional installation, we use high-quality, weather-resistant hardware designed to withstand these conditions. Furthermore, our MotionX technology is specifically designed to ignore the movement of trees in high winds or the activity of local wildlife, which are common on the island. This means you won't be plagued by false alarms during a coastal storm, but the system will still remain 100% effective at detecting human intruders.

Dorset Police are dedicated, but in more isolated areas like Portland, response times can naturally be longer. scOS acts as your immediate first responder. Instead of waiting for the police to arrive after an alarm is triggered, scOS takes proactive steps to deter the intruder the moment they are detected. The combination of instant illumination and escalating voice warnings is often enough to make a criminal flee immediately. If an incident does occur, scOS provides the police with high-quality, AI-verified evidence, including person recognition and vehicle details, which significantly increases the chances of a successful investigation.

Southwell is a very safe village, but its unique geography can sometimes lead to complacency. Property crime rates of 3.84 per 1,000 residents show that while crime is low, it is not non-existent. scOS is designed to prevent this by working silently in the background, learning what 'normal' looks like for your home. If someone is scouting your property at 3 AM or if a suspicious vehicle enters your driveway, the system alerts you immediately. It provides peace of mind that your home is being watched by an intelligent system, allowing you to enjoy the island's beauty without worry.