Traditional CCTV is essentially a 'post-event' tool; it helps you see how you were burgled after the fact. scOS is a 'pre-event' system designed to prevent the crime from occurring. The secret is our MotionX technology. Most systems use basic motion detection that triggers for everything from a fox to a swaying branch, leading to 'notification fatigue.' MotionX is different; it only alerts you to 'important activity'—specifically human threats. It works out of the box without needing complex 'zones.' When a threat is detected, scOS proactively intervenes with lights and voice warnings, stopping the intruder at your property boundary before they can cause any damage.

In many cases, yes. scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, such as those from Hikvision, Dahua, or Reolink. If your Swarthmoor home already has a wired system, our Intelligence Hub can often take over the feeds and 'supercharge' them with our AI. During our professional UK installation, which takes about 4-6 hours, our engineers will evaluate your existing hardware. This allows you to gain the benefits of scOS—like person recognition and proactive deterrents—without the expense of replacing all your existing cameras, making it a smart and efficient upgrade.

scOS uses a three-tier deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation: our AI learns your home's patterns and mimics them when you're out, making the house look occupied. Second is MotionX detection: the system identifies a human intruder the moment they cross your boundary, even if they are trying to hide their face. Third is Active Intervention: external IoT speakers deliver automated voice warnings while lights illuminate the area. This escalating response shows the intruder that the home is not only occupied but protected by an active, intelligent system. Most criminals will flee the moment they realise they've been spotted and challenged.

We believe your data should stay in the UK. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all our data centres are located right here in the UK. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we never sell or share your personal data. Your Intelligence Hub processes the AI locally for instant response, and only escalates to our secure cloud for storage and remote access. You have 24/7 access to your recordings, which are kept for up to two weeks. For Swarthmoor residents, this means your security data is protected by the highest British standards of privacy and security.

A video doorbell only protects your front door and is often reactive—you get a notification while the person is already there. scOS is a whole-property intelligence system. It monitors your entire boundary, including side gates and back gardens, which are more common entry points for burglars. Our cameras are professionally wired, so they can't be jammed like many wireless doorbells. Most importantly, scOS actively deters intruders using AI-driven voice and light responses. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS is designed to stop the thief from ever stepping onto your driveway.

Swarthmoor is a very safe village, but its location near the A590 makes it accessible to 'travelling' criminals who target quiet areas. scOS is perfect for maintaining this safety because it acts as a constant, vigilant guard. Our DVLA vehicle recognition can flag suspicious cars that don't belong in the area, and our proactive deterrents ensure that any opportunistic intruder is sent packing immediately. By installing scOS, you aren't just reacting to crime; you're ensuring that Swarthmoor remains a 'hard target' and stays the peaceful community it is today.

Yes, scOS features advanced DVLA vehicle recognition. This is particularly useful for homes near the A590. The system automatically reads the number plates of vehicles that enter your driveway or linger outside your property. It checks these against the DVLA database to identify potential cloned plates or vehicles linked to criminal activity. You can even use our scOS Director AI to ask, 'What vehicles have been seen today?' This provides an incredible level of oversight and helps protect your cars and property from organised theft.

Cumbrian weather can be unpredictable, but scOS is built to handle it. Our MotionX AI is specifically trained to ignore environmental factors like heavy rain, snow, or wind-blown trees, which often cause false alarms on other systems. The cameras we use are high-quality and weather-rated, and our professional installation ensures that all wiring is protected from the elements. Whether it's a summer storm or a winter freeze, scOS provides reliable, 24/7 protection for your Swarthmoor home without the frustration of constant false alerts.