Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime as it happens but does nothing to stop it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. The core difference is our MotionX technology, which doesn't just detect motion—it understands activity. It ignores the wind in the trees or a fox in the garden, focusing only on 'important activity' like a person approaching your home. Because it understands your property boundaries automatically, there are no false alarms. When scOS detects a genuine threat, it intervenes with escalating light and voice responses to drive the intruder away before they can cause damage.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and can work with almost any professional wired IP camera system, including Hikvision, Dahua, and Reolink. Our professional UK-based installers will perform a full assessment of your current setup. By connecting your existing cameras to our Intelligence Hub, we can 'upgrade' them with our advanced AI, giving you features like person recognition, covered face detection, and scOS Director conversational AI without the need to buy all new hardware. It’s the most cost-effective way to bring world-class intelligence to your Tideswell home.

scOS uses a three-tiered approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your habits and mimics them when you're out, making it look like someone is home. Second is our MotionX AI, which identifies intruders the moment they step onto your property, even if they are trying to hide their face. Third is Active Intervention: the system uses automatic light responses and authoritative voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This escalating response tells the criminal they’ve been spotted by an intelligent system, which is far more effective than a simple siren or a passive camera.

Your privacy is our priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK data centres in full compliance with GDPR. We use a hybrid processing model: the 'heavy lifting' of the AI happens locally on your Intelligence Hub, while the cloud is used for secure remote access and escalating alerts. This means your data stays under your control, is never sold to third parties, and you can access your 24/7 recordings (stored for up to 14 days) from anywhere in the world with total peace of mind.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that only monitors your front door. It’s great for seeing who’s there, but it rarely stops a determined criminal. scOS is a property-wide intelligence system. It monitors your entire boundary and uses AI to identify threats before they even reach your door. Unlike doorbells, which are often wireless and can be easily jammed, scOS uses a secure wired connection. scOS doesn't just show you a crime happening; it uses proactive deterrents like voice warnings and light responses to prevent the crime from ever occurring.

Tideswell is a popular destination for Peak District visitors, which means a lot of unfamiliar people and vehicles. scOS features Person Recognition and DVLA Vehicle Recognition, allowing it to distinguish between your family, regular visitors, and strangers. The system can alert you to unrecognised vehicles lingering near your property, providing an extra layer of security in a busy tourist area.

The Peak District weather can be challenging, with heavy rain, snow, and fog. Traditional motion detection often fails in these conditions, but our MotionX technology is designed to ignore environmental factors. It focuses on human-shaped activity and movement patterns, ensuring that you only get alerted when there is a genuine threat, regardless of the weather.

Many homes in Tideswell are traditional stone cottages. Our professional UK installation team is experienced in working with these types of buildings. We use high-quality, wired connections for maximum reliability and can discreetly install the system to maintain the aesthetic of your home while providing state-of-the-art AI protection.