Most CCTV systems are passive, meaning they only record footage for you to review after a crime has occurred. scOS is a proactive system designed to prevent crime. The difference is our MotionX AI, which identifies 'important activity' rather than just motion. It ignores wind, rain, and animals, focusing only on human threats. When scOS detects an intruder, it doesn't just watch; it responds with presence simulation, lights, and voice deterrents. It’s a complete security solution that monitors, detects, and intervenes automatically, giving you a level of protection that traditional cameras simply can't match.

Absolutely. scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most existing wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, and Reolink. Our professional UK-based engineers can usually complete an installation in 4-6 hours, integrating your current cameras with our scOS Intelligence Hub. This hub adds our advanced AI capabilities to your existing hardware, providing you with features like DVLA vehicle recognition and presence simulation without the need for a full system replacement. It’s an efficient way to bring your Staffordshire Moorlands home up to the highest standard of modern security.

scOS employs a three-layer deterrent strategy. First, Presence Simulation makes your home look occupied by mimicking your internal lighting and activity patterns—perfect for when you're out for the evening. Second, our MotionX AI detects intruders the moment they cross your property line, even if they are trying to hide or move stealthily. Third, the system uses Active Intervention, triggering external lights and escalating voice warnings from IoT speakers. This immediate response tells the intruder they've been spotted by an intelligent system, which is the most effective way to make them leave your property immediately.

We take your privacy very seriously. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres, fully compliant with GDPR. Your video is processed locally on your scOS Intelligence Hub for speed and privacy, with only significant events being escalated to our secure cloud. We never sell your data to third parties. You have full control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely through our app, ensuring your home life remains private.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that only covers your front door. In a village like Stanley, intruders may attempt to enter through side gates or rear gardens. scOS provides comprehensive, whole-property protection. It detects threats at your boundary, long before they reach your door, and uses proactive deterrents like presence simulation and voice warnings to stop them. A doorbell might show you who stole your parcel, but scOS is designed to ensure no one ever gets close enough to try. It’s a professional-grade security system vs. a simple consumer gadget.

Vehicle theft is a concern in many rural-fringe villages. scOS features integrated DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which identifies every car that enters your driveway. It checks registrations against the DVLA database and can flag suspicious or cloned plates. You can even use scOS Director, our conversational AI, to ask, 'Has a white van been here today?' and get an instant answer. This provides an extra layer of intelligence for protecting your cars and monitoring who is visiting your property in Stanley.

scOS is designed to be incredibly user-friendly. You don't need to be a tech expert to use it. Our scOS Director feature allows you to interact with your security system using natural language. You can ask questions like, 'Is the house secure?' or 'Was there any activity last night?' just like you're talking to a security guard. Our professional UK team handles the entire installation and setup, ensuring everything is working perfectly and showing you exactly how to use the app before they leave.

Yes, scOS is highly effective at protecting outbuildings. Because our AI auto-detects your property boundaries, it can monitor your entire plot, including detached garages or sheds. If someone approaches these areas, the system will trigger the same escalating deterrents—lights and voice warnings—as it would for your main house. This is particularly valuable in the Staffordshire Moorlands, where tools and equipment stored in outbuildings can often be a target for thieves.