Standard CCTV is a passive tool that only records events as they happen, often providing little help after a crime has occurred. scOS is a proactive intelligence system powered by MotionX, which distinguishes between 'important activity' and everyday movement. In a village like Stithians, where wind and wildlife are common, traditional systems often plague homeowners with false alerts. MotionX eliminates this by ignoring animals and weather, focusing only on genuine human threats. Furthermore, scOS doesn't require you to set up complex zones; it automatically detects your property boundaries. When a potential intruder is identified, the system takes immediate action with light and voice deterrents, stopping the crime in its tracks rather than just filming it. It’s the difference between a silent witness and an active guardian.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic, meaning it can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a highly intelligent security network. If you have wired IP cameras from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, or Reolink, our Intelligence Hub can typically integrate with them seamlessly. During our professional 4-6 hour installation process, our UK-based engineers will evaluate your current hardware to ensure it meets the requirements for our AI processing. By leveraging your existing infrastructure, you can upgrade to world-class features like presence simulation and covered face detection without the cost of a full hardware replacement. We prioritise wired connections to ensure your system remains jam-proof and reliable, regardless of the Cornish weather.

scOS uses a multi-layered approach to deterrence that begins long before a criminal reaches your door. The first line of defence is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to mimic your daily activity patterns inside the house, making it appear occupied even when you're out at the Stithians Reservoir or away on holiday. If someone does approach your property, our MotionX technology identifies them immediately—even if they are wearing a mask or hood. This triggers our Active Intervention layer: external IoT speakers deliver clear voice warnings while smart lighting illuminates the area. The response is escalating; the closer a threat gets, the more persistent the deterrents become. This proactive strategy removes the privacy and silence that criminals rely on, forcing them to retreat.

Privacy is a core pillar of the scOS philosophy. Unlike many security companies that store data on international servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for maximum speed and security, with only essential escalations sent to our secure UK cloud data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your footage remains your property and is never sold or shared with third parties. You have 24/7 access to your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks, allowing you to review activity from anywhere via our secure app. With scOS, you get the power of advanced AI intelligence with the peace of mind that your family's privacy is strictly protected.

A video doorbell is a useful tool for seeing who is at your front door, but it offers very little protection for the rest of your property. scOS provides comprehensive, 360-degree intelligence for your entire home and grounds. While a doorbell might alert you to a package delivery, scOS is designed to stop a burglary before it happens by monitoring your boundaries and intervening with lights and voice deterrents. Doorbells are often reactive and can be easily bypassed by entering through a side gate or window. scOS, however, uses professional-grade wired cameras and AI that recognises suspicious behaviour across your whole property, providing a proactive security solution that a simple doorbell camera cannot match.

Cornwall's coastal and rural environment can be harsh on electronic equipment. scOS uses high-quality, professional-grade wired hardware that is built to withstand the elements, from heavy rain to high winds. Unlike wireless DIY systems that can suffer from signal interference or battery failure in cold weather, our wired installations provide a stable, 'jam-proof' connection 24/7. Our UK-based installation team ensures that all cabling and equipment are properly weather-sealed, giving you a robust security system that performs reliably year-round, no matter what the Cornish climate throws at it.

Stithians is a popular spot for visitors, especially around the reservoir and during local events. scOS uses Person Recognition and Activity Pattern Recognition to distinguish between normal village foot traffic and suspicious behaviour. The system learns what 'normal' looks like for your specific property, so it won't alert you every time a neighbour walks their dog past your gate. However, if someone lingers at your boundary or displays 'scouting' behaviour, the AI will flag it immediately. You can even use the scOS Director to ask, 'Was there anyone unusual near the garage today?' for a quick, conversational update on your home's security.

While Stithians is a safe and welcoming village with crime rates below the national average, it's important not to become complacent. Opportunistic thieves often target rural areas precisely because they expect lower levels of security and slower police response times. scOS acts as a powerful deterrent that makes your home a 'hard target.' By using Presence Simulation and proactive voice warnings, you significantly reduce the risk of being targeted in the first place. Investing in scOS isn't just about reacting to crime; it's about preserving the peace and security you moved to Stithians for, ensuring your home remains a safe haven for your family.