Standard CCTV is a passive recording tool; it only shows you what happened after your home has been targeted. scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to prevent crime. Our MotionX technology is the key difference—it focuses on 'important activity' and ignores false triggers like wind, animals, or the heavy tourist footfall in Stow. When scOS detects a human threat at your property, it doesn't just record; it intervenes with automatic lights and voice warnings from external IoT speakers. It’s designed to stop an intruder at the boundary, ensuring they never even attempt to enter your home.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most existing wired IP camera systems, such as Hikvision, Dahua, or Reolink. During our professional 4-6 hour installation, our UK-based engineers will integrate your current cameras with our Intelligence Hub. This 'smart' upgrade gives your existing hardware the power of scOS AI, including person recognition and scOS Director, without the need for a full system replacement. It’s a seamless way to bring state-of-the-art intelligence to your Stow-on-the-Wold home.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to deterrence. First, Presence Simulation mimics your internal activity patterns, making your home look occupied even when you're away. Second, MotionX detection identifies human threats the moment they cross your property line, regardless of whether they are disguised or moving stealthily. Third, the system initiates an Active Intervention, using external speakers to deliver voice warnings and bright lights to alert the intruder that they have been spotted. This escalating response is highly effective at making criminals flee before they can cause any damage.

Your data privacy is paramount. scOS is 100% UK-based, from our support teams to our data centres. All video is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub and only escalated to our secure UK cloud when necessary. We are fully GDPR compliant, and your data is never sold or shared. You have total control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you. This ensures your Stow-on-the-Wold home's security data remains private and protected under UK law.

A video doorbell only monitors your front door and often only alerts you when someone is already there. scOS provides 360-degree protection for your entire property. It detects intruders at the boundary, long before they reach your door, and uses proactive deterrents like voice warnings to stop them. For the high-value homes in Stow-on-the-Wold, scOS offers a much more comprehensive and professional-grade security solution than a simple doorbell camera.

Stow-on-the-Wold attracts thousands of visitors, which can provide cover for those scouting residential properties. scOS features Person Recognition that understands the difference between normal visitor behaviour and suspicious activity. It doesn't use facial recognition; instead, it looks at patterns of movement. If someone is loitering or approaching your property in an unusual way, scOS will flag it as 'important activity' and can initiate a deterrent response, even in a busy tourist area.

Stow-on-the-Wold has a higher property crime rate than many surrounding villages, making proactive protection essential. scOS is designed to stop crime before it happens, which is far more effective than relying on reactive policing. By installing scOS, you are putting a digital guard on your property that never sleeps, providing a level of security that significantly reduces the risk of becoming a statistic in local crime reports.

scOS Director is our conversational AI that allows you to manage your security using natural language. You can ask it questions like, 'Was there any unusual activity near the front door today?' or 'Did the delivery arrive while I was in the Market Square?' The Director will analyse your footage and give you a quick, accurate summary. This eliminates the need to scroll through hours of video, making it easy for Stow residents to stay informed about their home's security with minimal effort.