Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime while it happens but does nothing to stop it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which moves beyond simple motion detection that triggers for every passing cat or swaying branch. MotionX identifies 'important activity'—specifically human presence and behaviour—with near-zero false alarms. While your old system might send you a notification of a burglary after the fact, scOS detects the intruder at your property boundary and intervenes immediately with lights and voice deterrents to prevent the break-in from ever occurring. It’s the difference between a witness and a security guard.

Yes, in the vast majority of cases, scOS can breathe new life into your existing hardware. We are brand agnostic and compatible with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, including popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. During our professional UK installation, our engineers will assess your current setup. We essentially take your 'dumb' cameras and plug them into our Intelligence Hub, which provides the AI processing power needed for MotionX and proactive deterrence. This means you don't have to rip out your existing infrastructure to get world-class AI protection; you simply upgrade the brains of the system.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to stop criminals before they reach your door. The first layer is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to mimic human activity inside your home—turning lights on and off in natural patterns—so your house never looks empty. The second layer is MotionX detection, which identifies a person the moment they cross your property boundary, regardless of whether they are wearing a mask or trying to hide. The final layer is active intervention: the system triggers instant external lighting and delivers authoritative voice warnings through external IoT speakers. This escalating response makes it clear to any intruder that they are being watched by an intelligent system, not just a passive camera.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many global security brands that ship your footage to overseas servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for speed and then escalated to our secure UK-based cloud data centres for storage and remote access. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we never sell or share your data with third parties. You have total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks, allowing you to access it from anywhere in the world via our secure app.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is at the door—often when it's already too late. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell only sees a narrow sliver of your front porch, scOS monitors your entire property boundary. It doesn't just tell you someone is there; it actively works to keep them away. Furthermore, doorbells are often wireless and easily jammed; scOS uses hardwired connections for maximum reliability. With features like DVLA vehicle recognition and scOS Director, you get a comprehensive security management tool that a simple doorbell camera simply cannot match.

Speldhurst’s proximity to the A21 makes it a potential target for 'commuter' criminals who look for easy access and quick escapes. scOS addresses this specifically through our DVLA Vehicle Recognition. The system scans the registration plates of vehicles entering your driveway or lingering near your boundary and checks them against the DVLA database. If a vehicle with cloned plates or a history of suspicious activity is detected, the system can alert you immediately and initiate a deterrent response. This provides an essential layer of protection against the types of organised vehicle-based crime often seen in Kent's well-connected villages.

Absolutely. We understand that many homes in Speldhurst are older or have unique architectural features. Our professional UK installation team is experienced in working with Kentish properties, ensuring that wiring is discreet and that the Intelligence Hub is placed optimally. Because scOS works with a wide range of camera brands, we can select hardware that aesthetically fits your home while still providing the full suite of AI features. The installation typically takes between 4 to 6 hours, and we handle everything from mounting the external IoT speakers to configuring your property boundaries.

While Kent Police do an admirable job, response times in rural villages can vary. scOS is designed to be your first line of defence so that you don't have to rely solely on a police response. By deterring the intruder at the boundary using voice warnings and lights, scOS often ends the incident before a crime is even committed. However, if an incident does occur, scOS provides high-quality, 24/7 recorded evidence that is easily shared with Kent Police. Our scOS Director AI can even help you quickly find the exact footage needed, such as 'show me the man in the red hoodie,' saving hours of manual searching.