Traditional CCTV is a passive observer, often only useful for providing footage to the Dyfed-Powys Police after a crime has already occurred. scOS transforms this dynamic by introducing proactive AI monitoring. Unlike standard systems that rely on 'motion masks'—which often lead to endless false alarms from swaying trees or coastal birds—our MotionX technology focuses exclusively on 'important activity.' It understands the difference between a seagull and a person attempting to conceal their identity. Because scOS doesn't just record; it intervenes. When a genuine threat is detected, the system automatically triggers light responses and voice deterrents via external IoT speakers. This means the system is working to prevent the crime in real-time, rather than just documenting your loss. It’s the difference between a witness and a security guard who never sleeps.

Absolutely. One of the core strengths of scOS is its brand-agnostic nature. We can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent, proactive security network. Our system is compatible with most professional wired IP camera brands, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes between 4 and 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware to ensure it meets the necessary specifications for our Intelligence Hub. By leveraging your existing infrastructure, we can often provide a significantly more powerful security solution without the need for a complete hardware overhaul. This makes upgrading to AI-driven home intelligence both cost-effective and efficient for St Ishmael's residents who already have some level of protection in place.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop criminals before they even reach your door. The first layer is Presence Simulation; the system learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away, making the property appear occupied. The second layer is our MotionX detection, which identifies 'important activity' with incredible precision. It recognises people regardless of how they move or if they are attempting to cover their faces with hoods or masks. Finally, if a threat is detected within your property boundaries, scOS initiates an Active Intervention. This includes instant illumination through automatic light responses and escalating voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. This proactive approach is designed to make the intruder feel 'seen' and 'monitored,' usually causing them to flee before any damage is done.

At scOS, we take your privacy as seriously as your security. Unlike many international competitors, we are a 100% UK-based company. This means all your data is stored in UK-based data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. We use a hybrid processing model: our Intelligence Hub processes data locally for immediate response, only escalating to the cloud when necessary for advanced AI analysis or remote access. Your data remains yours; we never sell your information to third parties. You have full control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely from anywhere in the world. We believe that home security should never come at the cost of your personal privacy, and our infrastructure is built to reflect that commitment.

While video doorbells are popular, they are fundamentally limited. They typically only cover the immediate area around your front door and often only alert you once someone is already there. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. Our AI auto-detects your property boundaries, monitoring every angle of your home, from the driveway to the back garden. More importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime before it happens. A doorbell might show you a package being stolen; scOS uses presence simulation and active voice deterrents to prevent the thief from even stepping onto your property. By the time a criminal reaches a video doorbell, they've already committed to the act. scOS intervenes much earlier in the 'crime script,' providing a level of protection a simple doorbell camera cannot match.

St Ishmael's is a popular location for holiday homes, which can often sit empty for weeks at a time, making them targets for burglars. scOS's Presence Simulation is the perfect solution. The system doesn't just turn lights on and off on a timer; it uses AI to learn and replicate the complex activity patterns of a lived-in home. This includes varying light levels, internal sounds, and other subtle cues that suggest someone is inside. This makes your property a much less attractive target for opportunistic thieves who are looking for unoccupied homes in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

The coastal environment in Pembrokeshire can be harsh, with salt air and high winds. scOS uses high-quality, professionally installed hardware designed to withstand these conditions. Furthermore, our MotionX AI is specifically tuned to ignore environmental factors like wind-blown vegetation or sea spray, focusing only on human activity. This ensures that your system remains reliable and accurate, even during a winter storm off Milford Haven. You won't be bothered by false alarms caused by the weather, but you will be alerted the moment a real threat is detected.

Yes, scOS makes managing access to your property simple. Through the scOS Director interface, you can check who is at your property and even review their behaviour. Our person recognition technology can distinguish between known individuals (like your regular cleaner or gardener) and strangers based on their activity patterns. While we don't use facial recognition, the system can alert you if someone unfamiliar is on the property, giving you peace of mind that your home is being looked after correctly while you're away from St Ishmael's.