Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime as it happens, often leaving you with nothing but a video of a masked intruder to show the police. scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to prevent the crime from happening in the first place. At its heart is MotionX, which identifies 'important activity'—specifically human movement—while ignoring pets, wind, and shadows. Unlike traditional systems, scOS doesn't require you to set up complex zones; it understands your property boundaries automatically. When a threat is detected, scOS intervenes with presence simulation to make the home look occupied and external voice warnings to tell the intruder to leave. It’s an active digital guard for your Tacolneston home, not just a silent witness.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with most professional wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. If you already have cameras installed at your Tacolneston property, our professional UK installers can usually integrate them with our Intelligence Hub. This process, which takes about 4 to 6 hours, upgrades your existing 'dumb' cameras into a smart, AI-powered network. We prioritise wired connections because they are more reliable and cannot be jammed like Wi-Fi-based systems. This means you can keep your current hardware while gaining the full suite of scOS proactive protections, including MotionX and automated voice deterrents.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to keep your home safe. First is Presence Simulation, which mimics your daily activity patterns—like turning lights on and off—to make your home look occupied even when you're away. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies intruders at your property boundary, regardless of whether they are wearing a hood or trying to hide. Third is Active Intervention: if an intruder persists, external IoT speakers deliver a clear AI voice warning, and security lights illuminate the area. This immediate, vocal confrontation is incredibly effective at deterring criminals, as it proves they have been spotted and their actions are being monitored in real-time.

Privacy and security are our top priorities. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, with all data centres, support, and operations located within the UK. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we never sell your data to third parties. Your Intelligence Hub processes most information locally on your property, only using our secure UK cloud for advanced AI tasks and remote access. You have full control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks. For residents in Tacolneston, this means you get the most advanced AI security available without having to worry about your private data being sent overseas or misused.

A video doorbell is a reactive device that only monitors your front door. It might tell you someone is there, but it won't stop them from entering through a back door or window. scOS is a whole-property intelligence system that monitors your entire boundary. It uses MotionX to detect threats long before they reach your door and, unlike doorbells that often give false alarms, it only alerts you to genuine human activity. Most importantly, scOS actively deters intruders with voice warnings and presence simulation, whereas a doorbell usually just records the event. It’s the difference between a simple notification and a proactive security system that stops crime.

In rural areas like Tacolneston, police response times can be longer than in urban centres. scOS provides an immediate, local response that doesn't rely on outside help. The moment an intruder is detected at your boundary, the system initiates its deterrent protocols—lighting and voice warnings. This immediate intervention is often enough to scare off a criminal before they even attempt to enter your home. By providing a proactive defence that works in real-time, scOS gives you a level of security that is essential for more isolated rural properties.

Rural properties often have outbuildings, stables, or workshops that contain valuable equipment. scOS is designed to protect your entire property, not just the main house. Our AI automatically detects the boundaries of your whole plot, and our MotionX technology can monitor multiple areas simultaneously. Because we use wired connections, we can provide reliable coverage for outbuildings that might be out of range for a standard Wi-Fi-based system. This ensures that your tools, machinery, and other valuable assets are just as well-protected as your home.

One of the most innovative features of scOS is the 'Director,' our conversational AI. Instead of having to manually review hours of footage, you can simply ask the Director questions in plain English. For example, you could ask, 'Was there any unusual activity in the yard today?' or 'Did any vehicles come down the drive while I was out?' The Director will instantly search your footage and provide you with the relevant clips and information. This makes managing your home security incredibly easy and ensures you're always in the loop about what's happening at your Tacolneston property.