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. While standard systems are plagued by false alarms from Cornish wind, swaying trees, or spiders on the lens, MotionX ignores these entirely. It focuses only on 'important activity,' recognising human movement even if someone is trying to hide their shape or move stealthily. Instead of just giving you footage of a burglary to show the police later, scOS identifies the threat the moment they step onto your property and initiates an immediate deterrent response to ensure they leave before any damage is done.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with almost any existing wired IP camera system, including popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. During our professional installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our UK-based engineers will assess your current hardware. We transform your 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent network by connecting them to our scOS Intelligence Hub. This hub processes data locally before escalating it to our secure UK cloud. This means you don't need to rip out your existing infrastructure to benefit from world-class AI protection, presence simulation, and proactive deterrents. It’s the most cost-effective way to upgrade your home’s security to the highest modern standard.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your typical internal lighting and activity patterns to make your home look occupied even when you're out at the coast or visiting Port Isaac. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies a person the moment they cross your property boundary—no user-defined zones required. Finally, if a threat is detected, the system initiates an Active Intervention. This starts with automatic light responses to illuminate the intruder, followed by escalating voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. Unlike a simple alarm, these AI-driven warnings let the intruder know they have been specifically identified, which is usually enough to make them flee immediately.

At scOS, we take privacy as seriously as security. We are a 100% UK-based company, meaning all your data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. Unlike many international brands, we never sell your data or use it for third-party marketing. Your video feeds are processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for speed and privacy, with only critical events escalated to our cloud for your review. You have total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks. You can access your data from anywhere in the world via our secure app, knowing that your home's privacy is protected by British security standards.

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 delayed sensor. scOS is a comprehensive property-wide intelligence system. While a doorbell only sees a narrow sliver of your front porch, scOS monitors your entire property boundary. More importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime before it happens. A doorbell won't simulate your presence inside the house or deliver escalating voice deterrents to someone lurking in your back garden. scOS provides a professional, wired-in solution that can't be jammed like wireless doorbells and offers 24/7 recording and AI analysis that a simple doorbell camera simply cannot match.

St Teath’s rural location can sometimes mean longer response times from Devon & Cornwall Police. scOS mitigates this by being your first line of defence. Our AI doesn't just wait for a crime to be committed to alert the authorities; it actively works to prevent the crime from occurring in the first place. By using presence simulation and escalating voice deterrents, scOS handles the 'first response' itself, often scaring off intruders before they even attempt to enter your home. This provides an essential layer of protection for more isolated Cornish properties where traditional security might feel insufficient.

Absolutely. scOS is the perfect solution for second homes or holiday lets in North Cornwall. Our Presence Simulation feature is particularly valuable here, as it makes the property appear lived-in by mimicking human activity patterns inside, even when the house is empty for weeks at a time. You can check in on your property 24/7 via the app and use scOS Director—our conversational AI—to ask questions like, 'Has anyone been to the garden this week?' or 'What time did the gardener leave?' It gives you total peace of mind and professional-grade security without needing to be physically present in St Teath.

Yes. One of the standout features of scOS is its ability to recognise 'covered faces.' If someone approaches your property wearing a balaclava, hood, or mask, the AI flags this as highly suspicious behaviour immediately. While standard systems might just record a 'person,' scOS understands the intent behind the concealment. This triggers a more rapid escalating response, including immediate lighting and voice warnings, ensuring that even those attempting to hide their identity are aware they have been spotted and are being monitored by an intelligent system.