Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is an active participant in your home's security. While standard systems rely on 'motion detection' that triggers for every passing cat or swaying branch, our MotionX technology uses advanced AI to identify 'important activity.' It recognises humans regardless of how they move or what they are wearing, effectively eliminating false alarms without the need for complex motion masks. Most importantly, scOS doesn't just watch; it reacts. By integrating with external IoT speakers and lighting, it can challenge intruders the moment they cross your property boundary, often stopping a break-in before it even begins. It's the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard on duty 24/7.

Absolutely. One of the core strengths of scOS is its brand-agnostic nature. We can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a highly intelligent security network. Our system is compatible with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, including popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK-based installation process, which typically takes between 4 and 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. We'll then connect your cameras to our Intelligence Hub, which handles local processing before escalating critical data to the cloud. This allows you to upgrade your home's intelligence without the significant expense of replacing all your existing camera hardware, provided they are wired and meet basic technical standards.

scOS employs a sophisticated, three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop criminals at every stage of an attempted intrusion. The first layer is Presence Simulation; our AI learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away—turning lights on and off in a natural sequence to make the property look occupied. The second layer is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour the moment someone enters your property's auto-detected boundaries. Unlike basic sensors, it can't be fooled by disguises or unusual movement. The final layer is Active Intervention. If a threat is detected, the system triggers escalating responses, from instant illumination to authoritative voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. This proactive approach ensures that criminals feel watched and challenged, usually forcing them to flee before they reach your door.

Privacy and data security are at the heart of the scOS philosophy. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. This means your data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully protected under UK GDPR regulations. We use a hybrid processing model: our Intelligence Hub performs initial analysis locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure cloud when necessary for advanced AI processing or remote access. Your data remains yours; we never sell your information or footage 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 via our encrypted app.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you who is at the door once they've already arrived. scOS is a comprehensive property-wide intelligence system. While a doorbell might capture a package thief, scOS monitors your entire property boundary, detecting intruders before they even reach your home. Doorbell cameras are often wireless and can be easily jammed or blocked; scOS uses professional wired connections for reliability. Furthermore, doorbells lack the proactive deterrents that scOS provides, such as presence simulation and escalating voice warnings. While a doorbell shows you a crime happening, scOS is designed to prevent the crime from occurring in the first place by securing the perimeter, not just the front door.

Stainton's proximity to the A66 and Penrith makes it a convenient target for opportunistic criminals who use major roads for quick getaways. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which automatically logs the registration plates of every vehicle that enters your property. It can even cross-reference these against the DVLA database to flag cloned plates or suspicious vehicles. This provides Cumbria Constabulary with high-quality, actionable intelligence that standard CCTV simply cannot offer, turning your home from a target into a deterrent.

In rural villages like Stainton, properties often have larger gardens or multiple entry points. scOS uses AI to automatically detect your property boundaries, meaning you don't have to worry about setting up complex 'zones.' Whether it's a side gate, a long driveway, or a rear garden backing onto fields, our MotionX technology monitors the entire perimeter. It is specifically designed to ignore local wildlife like deer or foxes, ensuring that when you get an alert, it's because of a genuine human threat, not a passing animal.

While Stainton enjoys a lower crime rate than the national average, rural isolation can make homes vulnerable when owners are away. Our Presence Simulation is a game-changer for village life. It doesn't just use simple timers; it learns your actual habits—when you usually turn on the kitchen light or the TV—and replicates them realistically. This makes your home appear occupied to anyone scouting the area, which is the most effective way to prevent your property from being targeted in the first place.