Standard CCTV is a passive recording device; it’s a 'digital witness' that only helps after a crime has been committed. scOS is a proactive security system that aims to prevent the crime entirely. The heart of our system is MotionX, an AI engine that understands what it’s seeing. Unlike traditional systems in Sundridge that might trigger false alarms from wind or animals, MotionX identifies people and vehicles with pinpoint accuracy. It doesn't need 'motion masks' because it automatically learns your property's boundaries. When it detects a genuine threat, it triggers an immediate response—lights and voice warnings—to scare off intruders before they can cause damage or gain entry.

Absolutely. scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. If you already have a wired system installed at your Sundridge property, our Intelligence Hub can likely take over the feed and add our advanced AI capabilities. During our professional UK installation (which takes 4-6 hours), our engineers will check your existing cameras. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI security, including DVLA vehicle recognition and proactive deterrents, without the expense of replacing all your existing hardware.

scOS uses three powerful layers of deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns how you use your home and mimics your internal lighting patterns when you're out, making the house look occupied. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies intruders the moment they cross your property boundary. Third is Active Intervention: if someone suspicious approaches, scOS automatically turns on external lights and uses external IoT speakers to issue a voice warning. This escalating response—from looking occupied to actively challenging an intruder—is incredibly effective at stopping criminals, as they realise they are dealing with an intelligent system rather than just a silent camera.

Privacy is a core value at scOS. We are a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres, fully compliant with GDPR. We use a hybrid processing model: your Intelligence Hub handles the initial AI analysis locally on your property for speed and privacy. Only when an 'important event' is detected is the data escalated to our secure UK cloud. This ensures you can access your footage from anywhere while knowing your data is never sold and is protected by the highest standards of UK cybersecurity.

A video doorbell is a reactive gadget; it shows you who is at the door, but often only after they've arrived. scOS is a comprehensive, whole-property security solution. While a doorbell might record someone stealing a parcel, scOS detects that person the moment they step onto your driveway or approach a side window. Because scOS is hard-wired, it's immune to the Wi-Fi jamming techniques that can disable many doorbells. Most importantly, scOS actively intervenes with lights and voice warnings to stop the intruder, whereas a doorbell just sends a notification to your phone that you might not see in time.

Sundridge sits on the busy A25 corridor, which provides easy transit for opportunistic criminals moving between larger towns. This 'pass-through' traffic can increase the risk of opportunistic theft. scOS’s DVLA Vehicle Recognition is specifically designed to handle this; it can identify and flag suspicious vehicles or cloned plates that may be scouting the area. By monitoring the perimeter of your property with AI that understands the difference between a neighbour and a stranger, scOS provides a vital layer of protection against transient crime.

Many Sundridge residents have outbuildings, garages, or workshops that house valuable tools and equipment. scOS is perfect for these layouts because our AI automatically detects property boundaries, including those around separate structures. MotionX is smart enough to ignore the local wildlife common in Kent, like foxes or owls, but will immediately alert you and trigger a deterrent if a person is detected near your outbuildings. This ensures your entire property is protected, not just the main house.

While Sundridge’s property crime rate (22.94 per 1,000) is below the national average, it remains higher than some neighbouring villages. Low crime rates can sometimes lead to complacency, which is exactly what opportunistic thieves look for. scOS provides 'always-on' vigilance, ensuring that your home doesn't become the exception to the rule. By having a system that proactively deters intruders, you are not just recording crime—you are actively maintaining the safety and security of your community.