Standard CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime while it happens but does nothing to stop it. scOS is a proactive AI system. While traditional systems rely on 'motion detection' which is often triggered by wind, rain, or spiders, scOS uses our proprietary MotionX technology. MotionX is trained to identify 'important activity'—specifically human behaviour—meaning it ignores the false alarms that plague other systems. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it acts. By using automatic property boundary detection, the system knows exactly where your land starts. If an intruder crosses that line, scOS can trigger instant light responses and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers to deter the criminal before they ever reach your door. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent security network. We work with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, including popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our scOS Intelligence Hub. This hub processes the video feed locally before escalating critical data to our secure UK cloud. This means you don't need to rip out your existing infrastructure to benefit from world-class AI protection, vehicle recognition, and proactive deterrents. It is a cost-effective way to upgrade to the most advanced home intelligence available.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop criminals at every stage of an attempted break-in. The first layer is Presence Simulation. This is a passive deterrent that makes your home appear occupied by simulating human activity patterns inside the house while you are away, discouraging burglars from even choosing your property. The second layer is our MotionX detection. Unlike basic sensors, MotionX recognises people regardless of how they move or if they attempt to conceal their identity with hoods or masks. Finally, if a threat is detected on your property, scOS initiates Active Intervention. This involves instant illumination of the area and escalating voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. These warnings become progressively more assertive if the intruder remains, making it clear that the property is being actively monitored by an intelligent system.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. We are a 100% UK-based company, which means all your data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. Unlike many international competitors, we never sell your data to third parties. The system uses a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub at your property handles the initial AI analysis locally. Only when 'important activity' is detected is the data escalated to our secure cloud for further processing and to allow you to access recordings from anywhere in the world. You maintain full control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks. Your home is your private sanctuary, and our technology is built to protect that privacy, not compromise it.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at your door, often after they have already pressed the button or been spotted by the camera's limited field of view. scOS is a comprehensive home intelligence system that protects your entire property, not just the front door. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS is designed to stop the thief from even stepping onto your driveway. By using automatic boundary detection and MotionX technology, scOS identifies threats at the edge of your property. It provides a proactive response through lights and voice deterrents that a doorbell simply cannot match. Furthermore, scOS is a hardwired system, making it immune to the WiFi jamming techniques that many modern criminals use to bypass wireless doorbell cameras.

Stalham’s position as a hub for the Norfolk Broads means a high volume of seasonal visitors and boaters. This influx can make it easier for criminals to blend in. scOS’s MotionX technology is revolutionary because it doesn't just detect motion; it detects 'important activity.' It can recognise a person even if they are trying to hide their figure or are partially obscured by garden foliage. This ensures that while the village is busy with tourists, your home intelligence system is laser-focused on identifying anyone who shouldn't be on your property, providing peace of mind during the busy summer months.

The A149 is a primary route through Stalham, and unfortunately, it can be used by criminals to scout properties. scOS includes DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which automatically logs the registration plates of vehicles that enter your property's vicinity. It can check these against the DVLA database to identify cloned plates or vehicles that have been flagged for suspicious activity. This gives Stalham residents an early warning system that traditional CCTV simply cannot provide, allowing you to act before a crime is even attempted.

Living near the Broads often means dealing with a lot of wildlife, from birds to local pets, which usually trigger endless false alarms on standard security cameras. scOS is different. Our MotionX AI is trained to ignore animals, spiders, and wind-blown debris. It only alerts you when it detects human-centric behaviour. This means you won't be bothered by notifications every time a heron flies past or a cat wanders across your lawn, but you will be the first to know if a person enters your property boundaries.