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 Thurcaston home.

In rural villages like Thurcaston, police response times can vary depending on the activity in Leicester. scOS is designed to be your first line of defence, providing an immediate response that doesn't wait for a patrol car. By using voice deterrents and escalating light responses, scOS often resolves the situation before the police would even be dispatched. However, if an incident does occur, scOS provides high-quality, 24/7 recorded evidence that is invaluable for Leicestershire Police investigations. Our system focuses on prevention, ensuring that even if help is miles away, your home is actively defending itself.

Rural properties often have irregular boundaries that are difficult for standard cameras to monitor without constant false alarms from public footpaths or neighbouring fields. scOS solves this with Automatic Property Boundary Detection. Our AI automatically identifies where your private land ends and public space begins. You don't need to draw 'tripwires' or 'zones' in an app; the system understands the layout of your Thurcaston property and only triggers deterrents when someone actually steps onto your land. This ensures your security is tight without bothering neighbours or passers-by.

For Thurcaston residents who commute into Leicester or further afield, scOS offers the ultimate peace of mind. Our Presence Simulation feature is specifically designed for commuters. It learns your evening routines—when lights go on, which rooms are used—and replicates those patterns while you're at work or away on holiday. To a burglar watching the street, your home looks lived-in and active. Combined with the ability to ask 'scOS Director' natural questions like 'Has anyone been to the front door today?' via the app, you can stay connected to your home no matter where your day takes you.