Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records your property being burgled so you can watch the footage later. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that uses MotionX technology to identify 'important activity'—like a person lurking near your car—rather than just motion. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex motion masks to avoid false alarms from the wind or spiders, scOS works out of the box, ignoring environmental noise while instantly recognising human threats. When a threat is detected, scOS doesn't just record; it intervenes with automatic light responses and voice deterrents to stop the crime before it happens. It transforms your security from a post-incident record into a real-time digital guard.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and works with almost any existing wired IP camera system, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware and integrate it with our Intelligence Hub. This 'brain' transforms your 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent AI network. By leveraging your existing infrastructure, you can upgrade to world-class AI protection without the cost of replacing every camera. We prefer wired connections over wireless because they are more reliable and cannot be defeated by the Wi-Fi jamming devices often used by modern burglars.

scOS uses a three-layered approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: the system 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 house look occupied. Second is MotionX detection: our AI identifies people regardless of how they move or if they try to cover their faces with hoods or masks. Third is Active Intervention: if a threat crosses your property boundary, scOS triggers an escalating response. This starts with instant illumination and moves to authoritative warnings delivered via external IoT speakers. By detecting and challenging intruders the moment they step onto your land, scOS removes the element of surprise and forces them to move on.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many competitors who send footage to overseas servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. All initial intelligence processing happens locally on your Intelligence Hub, with only critical escalations sent to our secure UK-based cloud data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, meaning your data remains yours and is never sold or shared with third parties. You have total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks. You can access your data securely from anywhere in the world, knowing it is protected by British privacy standards and encrypted to the highest level.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is at your front door, often after they've already pressed it or triggered a delayed sensor. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire boundary, including side gates, gardens, and driveways. More importantly, scOS is designed to stop crime before it reaches your door. While a doorbell might capture a package thief in the act, scOS identifies the intruder at the edge of your property and uses proactive deterrents to ensure they never get close enough to touch your mail or try your door handle.

Thurmaston's proximity to major retail parks and the busy A46/A6 corridor can lead to increased property crime as thieves target residential streets near easy escape routes. scOS is designed to counter this by providing a proactive deterrent. Our DVLA Vehicle Recognition is particularly useful here, as it can identify and log vehicles that are scouting the area. By making your home look occupied through Presence Simulation and using active intervention for any boundary breaches, scOS ensures your property is the least attractive target on the street.

Burglars often try to hide their identity, but scOS is smarter. Our AI doesn't just look for a face; it recognises human shapes and movement patterns. Even if someone is wearing a balaclava or a hood, scOS will identify them as a person and trigger the appropriate response. In an area like Thurmaston, where property crime is a concern, this ability to detect and challenge suspicious individuals regardless of their attire is a critical advantage over standard motion-sensing cameras.

scOS Director allows you to interact with your home security as if you were talking to a guard. You can ask, 'Were there any unfamiliar cars on the drive today?' or 'Did anyone walk past the side gate while I was at the shops?' The AI will quickly scan your 24/7 recordings and provide you with the answers you need. This is perfect for Thurmaston residents who want to stay on top of their home's security without the need to constantly monitor a live feed or scroll through endless clips.