Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime while it happens, leaving you with grainy footage to show the police after the damage is done. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. Our MotionX technology doesn't just see movement; it understands it. By focusing on 'important activity'—like a person approaching your property—and ignoring distractions like wind, pets, or shadows, it eliminates the false alarms that plague standard systems. Most importantly, scOS intervenes. When a threat is detected, the system uses escalating responses, including automatic lighting and AI-driven voice warnings from external IoT speakers, to deter the intruder before they ever reach your door. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic, meaning we can often transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a highly intelligent AI 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 feeds locally before escalating critical data to our UK-based cloud, giving your old cameras the power of MotionX detection, vehicle recognition, and proactive deterrents without the need for a full hardware replacement.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to stop criminals in their tracks. First is Presence Simulation: when you're away, the system learns your normal internal activity patterns and simulates them, making the home appear occupied to anyone watching from the street. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies a person regardless of whether they are wearing a mask, a hood, or trying to crawl. It recognises the 'important activity' of a human presence instantly. Finally, we use Active Intervention. If an intruder crosses your property boundary, scOS triggers an escalating response. This starts with instant illumination and moves to authoritative voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. By challenging the intruder immediately, we remove the element of surprise and anonymity they rely on.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many security companies that outsource data handling, scOS is 100% UK-based. This means your data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. We use a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub at your property handles the initial AI analysis locally. Only when an 'important event' is detected is the data escalated to our secure cloud for your review and long-term storage. You have total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks. We never sell your data, and because we are a UK company, our support and technical teams are always right here when you need them.

A video doorbell is a useful tool for seeing who is at the door, but it is not a security system. It has a limited field of view and usually only alerts you once someone is already standing on your doorstep. scOS provides whole-property protection. Our AI auto-detects your entire property boundary, spotting a potential intruder the moment they step onto your driveway or garden, not just when they ring the bell. While a doorbell might give you a notification on your phone while you're busy, scOS takes action automatically to stop the crime from happening. With features like DVLA vehicle recognition and covered face detection, scOS offers a professional-grade intelligence layer that a consumer doorbell simply cannot match.

Starcross residents benefit from the Devon & Cornwall Police force, but rural and village response times can vary depending on officer availability in the Teignbridge area. scOS acts as your immediate first responder. Because our system proactively deters intruders using voice warnings and lights the moment they enter your property, it often resolves the threat before a police call-out is even necessary. If an incident does occur, scOS provides high-quality, 24/7 recorded evidence that is far more useful for police investigations than standard CCTV, specifically identifying vehicle registrations and person behaviours that help build a solid case.

Properties along the Exe Estuary are often subject to harsh weather, sea mist, and salt spray, which can trigger constant false alarms on traditional motion-sensing cameras. scOS uses MotionX technology, which is specifically designed to ignore environmental factors like wind-blown trees, moving water, or sea birds. It focuses exclusively on 'important activity'—human movement and vehicle patterns. This means you won't be woken up by a notification every time the wind picks up off the estuary, but you will be alerted instantly if someone is actually prowling around your boat store or garden.

Many residents in Starcross commute into Exeter or further afield via the A379 or the railway. When your home is empty during the day, scOS uses Presence Simulation to make it appear as though someone is still inside. By mimicking your usual lighting and activity patterns, it discourages 'casing' by opportunistic thieves who look for empty houses during commuting hours. You can also use the scOS Director conversational AI to check in on your home from the office, asking natural questions like 'Has anyone been to the side gate today?' for total peace of mind while you're away.