Most CCTV systems in St Ives are passive, meaning they only record footage for you to look at after a break-in has occurred. scOS is fundamentally different because it is proactive. Using our proprietary MotionX technology, the system distinguishes between "important activity" (like a person approaching your door) and irrelevant motion (like a cat or a swaying branch), ensuring zero false alarms. When scOS detects a genuine threat, it doesn't just watch; it intervenes with lights and voice warnings to stop the intruder in their tracks. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a guard.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with the majority of wired IP cameras, including popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, and Reolink. If you already have a camera setup at your St Ives home, we can often transform those "dumb" cameras into an intelligent scOS system. Our professional UK installers will perform a full assessment during the 4-6 hour installation process. By connecting your existing cameras to our Intelligence Hub, you gain all the benefits of AI monitoring, proactive deterrence, and scOS Director without the need for a total hardware overhaul.

scOS uses a multi-layered approach to deterrence that begins before a criminal even reaches your property. Our Presence Simulation feature makes your home look occupied by simulating realistic internal lighting patterns, which is the best way to discourage burglars from choosing your home as a target. If someone does approach, our MotionX AI identifies them instantly—even if they are wearing a mask or hood. The system then triggers an escalating response, using external IoT speakers to deliver voice warnings and bright lights to illuminate the intruder, making it clear that their presence has been detected and recorded.

We take your privacy and data security very seriously. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres. Unlike other systems that process everything in the cloud, our Intelligence Hub handles much of the AI processing locally on your property for maximum speed and privacy. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we never sell your data to third parties. You have complete control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely from anywhere via our app.

A video doorbell only monitors a tiny fraction of your property and is often easily bypassed by approaching from a different angle. In St Ives, where homes often have rear access or side paths, whole-property protection is vital. scOS monitors your entire boundary, detecting threats at the edge of your property rather than just at the front door. Furthermore, while a doorbell just sends a notification to your phone, scOS actively intervenes to stop crime. With advanced features like DVLA vehicle recognition and conversational AI, scOS offers a level of intelligence and protection that a doorbell simply cannot match.

St Ives is a beautiful market town, but its proximity to the A14 makes it an attractive target for mobile criminal groups. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which automatically logs the registration plates of every vehicle that enters your driveway. It checks these against the DVLA database to identify cloned plates or suspicious vehicles. This proactive layer of security is essential for commuter towns, allowing you to identify potential "scouting" activity before a crime is ever attempted.

Yes, scOS is perfect for the varied architecture of St Ives, from historic riverside homes to modern developments. Our AI automatically detects your property boundaries, so you don't need to worry about setting up complex "zones." For riverside properties, the AI is smart enough to ignore the movement of the Great Ouse or passing boats, focusing only on activity that crosses onto your private land. This ensures that your home is protected without the annoyance of constant false alerts caused by the local environment.

scOS is designed to be a "set and forget" system. Unlike traditional CCTV that requires you to constantly check monitors or adjust settings, scOS manages itself. It learns the normal patterns of your home and only alerts you when something is genuinely anomalous. For busy professionals commuting from St Ives, this means you can focus on your day, knowing that if anything important happens, scOS will handle the initial deterrence and notify you immediately. You can even check in by asking scOS Director for a quick update when you have a spare moment.