Standard CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch the footage later, often when it's too late. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. Using our proprietary MotionX technology, the system doesn't just see movement—it understands it. While traditional cameras get triggered by the wind blowing through the Weald or a spider on the lens, MotionX ignores the noise and focuses on 'important activity.' It recognises people regardless of their shape or if they are trying to hide their face. Instead of just filming a burglar, scOS identifies the threat the moment they cross your property boundary and initiates an immediate response to deter them before they ever reach your door.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic. If you already have a wired IP camera system installed at your Tenterden property—whether it's Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, or Reolink—our Intelligence Hub can usually transform those 'dumb' cameras into an elite AI security network. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes about 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. By layering our scOS software over your current cameras, we provide a massive intelligence upgrade without the need for a total rip-and-replace, though we can also provide high-specification cameras if your current ones aren't up to the task.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your typical habits and simulates human activity inside the house when you're away, making the property look occupied to anyone watching from the street. Second is MotionX detection: our AI identifies suspicious behaviour the moment someone enters your property, even if they are wearing a balaclava or a hood. Third is Active Intervention: if a threat is detected, the system triggers an escalating response. This starts with automatic light illumination and moves to authoritative voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. Unlike a doorbell that just pings your phone, scOS actively tells the intruder they have been detected and must leave.

We take privacy extremely seriously. Unlike many competitors who ship your data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub for immediate action and then escalated to our secure UK-based data centres for cloud storage. We are fully GDPR compliant, and your footage is yours alone—we never sell or share your data with third parties. You have full control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible via our secure app from anywhere in the world, ensuring your Tenterden home remains private and protected.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already pressed it or broken in. scOS is a whole-property intelligence system. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire property boundary. It doesn't wait for a knock; it spots a prowler in your garden or a suspicious vehicle on your driveway. Most importantly, scOS stops the crime from happening through active intervention, whereas a doorbell usually just provides a nice video of the person who just stole your parcel or broke your lock.

Tenterden is known for its beautiful historic architecture, and we understand the importance of maintaining your home's aesthetic. Our professional UK installers are experienced in working with period properties, ensuring that cameras and cabling are installed discreetly and respectfully. scOS is brand-agnostic, so we can often use smaller, more subtle cameras that provide elite AI protection without detracting from the charm of your Kent home.

Many Tenterden homes have detached garages or outbuildings that are often targets for theft. scOS provides comprehensive protection for your entire property boundary. Our AI features Automatic Property Boundary Detection, which means it monitors your whole plot, including outbuildings. If someone approaches your garage or shed, the system will detect them and initiate its escalating response—lights and voice warnings—to deter them before they can break in.

Kent Police do a great job, but they can't be everywhere. scOS acts as your first line of defence. If an intruder is detected, the system's escalating response—lights and voice warnings—is often enough to deter them immediately. If you need to check on your property, you can use 'scOS Director,' our conversational AI. You can ask, 'Has anyone been in the garden today?' or 'What time did the car get home?' and get instant, natural language answers, giving you total peace of mind.