Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is a proactive guardian. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which moves beyond simple motion detection that triggers for every passing cat or swaying branch. MotionX uses advanced AI to identify 'important activity'—specifically human behaviour—meaning zero false alarms and no need for complex motion masks. While your old system might alert you to a spider on the lens, scOS ignores the noise and focuses on threats. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes. Through automatic property boundary detection, it knows exactly where your land starts and can deploy instant light and voice deterrents to stop an intruder before they even reach your door.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic, meaning it can transform '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 just 4 to 6 hours—our engineers will assess your existing hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our Intelligence Hub, which handles the local AI processing. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI security without the cost of replacing all your existing hardware, provided the cameras are wired. We prefer wired connections over wireless because they are more reliable and cannot be jammed by sophisticated criminals.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. The first layer is Presence Simulation. This isn't just a simple timer; it uses AI to learn your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away, making your home appear occupied to anyone scouting the area. The second layer is our MotionX detection. It identifies 'important activity' the moment someone enters your property, even if they are trying to hide their face or change their silhouette. Finally, we have Active Intervention. If the AI determines a threat is present, it triggers an escalating response: instant illumination from your security lights followed by clear, authoritative voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This combination of looking occupied and reacting instantly to intrusion is incredibly effective at making criminals move on to an easier target.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. All your video data and AI processing are handled through a combination of local processing on your Intelligence Hub and secure UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we never sell your data 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. By keeping the intelligence local and the cloud storage within the UK, we ensure that your home's security data remains private, secure, and under your exclusive control.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you who is at the door once they've already arrived. scOS is a comprehensive property intelligence system. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS is designed to stop the thief from even stepping onto your driveway. We cover your entire property boundary, not just the front door. Furthermore, doorbells are often reactive and rely on you being awake to check a notification. scOS is proactive, using AI to detect threats and deploy deterrents automatically, 24/7. It’s the difference between having a doorbell and having a digital security guard who never sleeps, protecting every corner of your Thorpe End home.

Thorpe End is a safe and desirable area, but low crime rates can often lead to complacency, which opportunistic criminals exploit. They look for homes with basic security because they expect residents to be less vigilant. scOS ensures you stay protected without having to constantly worry. Our AI-driven system works silently in the background, only alerting you when something truly unusual happens. By installing scOS, you aren't just reacting to crime; you are maintaining the high standard of safety that makes Thorpe End such a wonderful place to live.

Yes, scOS features integrated DVLA Vehicle Recognition. For residents in Thorpe End, this is particularly useful for monitoring vehicles that may be 'scouting' the neighbourhood. The system checks registration plates against the DVLA database and can flag cloned plates or vehicles that don't belong. If a suspicious car enters your driveway, scOS can alert you immediately and even trigger a voice deterrent to let the driver know they are being monitored. This is a powerful tool for preventing car theft and home invasions before they begin.

Many Thorpe End residents commute into Norwich or work from home. scOS is perfect for both. If you're away, our Presence Simulation makes the house look active. If you're working from home, scOS acts as a silent partner, filtering out the 'noise' of the village—like delivery drivers or neighbours walking dogs—and only notifying you if someone is actually loitering on your property. You can even use 'scOS Director' to ask, 'Who has been on the driveway today?' while you're in a meeting, getting a natural language summary in seconds.