Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is an active participant in your home's security. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which moves beyond simple pixel-change detection. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex motion masks to avoid false alarms from swaying trees or shadows, MotionX understands 'important activity' out of the box. It ignores cobwebs, spiders, and wind, focusing solely on genuine threats like people or vehicles. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record; it intervenes with automatic light responses and voice deterrents, stopping an incident before it escalates. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic, meaning we can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent, proactive network. We work with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, including popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. By connecting your existing cameras to our Intelligence Hub, we can apply our MotionX AI and proactive deterrent features to your current setup. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI intelligence without the cost of replacing every camera on your property, provided they meet the necessary technical standards for a wired connection.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. The first layer is Presence Simulation, our primary passive deterrent. It learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away—turning lights on and off in a natural sequence to make the property appear occupied. The second layer is our MotionX detection, which identifies important activity with 100% accuracy, even if a person is crawling or attempting to cover their figure. Finally, if a threat is detected within your property boundaries, scOS triggers Active Intervention. This includes instant illumination from smart lighting and escalating voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. These layers work together to ensure that criminals feel watched and exposed long before they reach your front door.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many global security brands, scOS is 100% UK-based. This means your data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. We use a hybrid processing model: our Intelligence Hub handles the majority of the AI analysis locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to the cloud when necessary for remote access or advanced processing. Your data remains yours; we never sell your footage or personal information to third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app, ensuring your home's intelligence stays within your control.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already pressed it or triggered a PIR sensor. scOS provides whole-property intelligence designed to stop crime before it happens. While a doorbell covers a few square metres, scOS monitors your entire property boundary using AI that auto-detects your land lines. It distinguishes between a delivery driver and someone loitering near your side gate or garage. By the time a potential intruder reaches a position where a doorbell might see them, scOS has already simulated your presence, detected their approach, and issued a voice warning. It’s a comprehensive security ecosystem versus a single-point camera.

Thorner is a popular village for Leeds and Wetherby commuters, meaning many homes are empty during the day. scOS Presence Simulation is specifically designed for this. It doesn't just use simple timers; it learns your actual habits—when you usually turn on the kitchen lights or move through the hallway—and replicates those patterns when you're at the office. This makes your home appear occupied to anyone scouting the area, significantly reducing the chance of being targeted for a daytime burglary.

scOS Director is our conversational AI that allows you to interact with your home security using natural language. If you're heading back to Thorner from a late shift, you can simply ask, 'Director, has anyone been near the garage today?' or 'Was there any unusual activity while I was out?' The AI will scan your footage and give you a concise summary, such as 'A delivery driver arrived at 2 PM, and a cat was in the garden at 4 PM, but no suspicious activity was detected.' It’s like having a security guard you can talk to at any time.

Thorner’s property crime rate is lower than the national average, but this often makes residents a target for 'planned' rather than 'opportunistic' crime. Professional burglars look for quiet villages where they can operate undisturbed. scOS removes that sense of isolation. With our escalating response system, the moment someone enters your property boundary, they are met with a voice warning. This immediate, intelligent interaction signals to a criminal that the property is actively monitored by a high-tech system, usually causing them to abandon their plans immediately.