Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch the footage later, which rarely leads to a conviction. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that uses our proprietary MotionX technology to understand what is happening in real-time. Unlike standard systems that trigger on every swaying branch or passing cat, MotionX ignores the noise and focuses only on 'important activity,' such as a person approaching your property. Because it understands context, it can trigger automatic interventions—like activating lights or voice warnings—to stop a crime before it happens. There are no complex motion masks to draw; the AI auto-detects your property boundaries and starts protecting you the moment it is installed, ensuring zero false alarms and total peace of mind.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic, meaning it can transform your existing 'dumb' cameras into a high-level intelligence 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 to ensure compatibility. By connecting your existing cameras to our Intelligence Hub, we can apply our advanced AI layers—like DVLA vehicle recognition and person detection—without you needing to replace your entire infrastructure. This makes upgrading to scOS both cost-effective and environmentally friendly, as you are enhancing your current security investment with world-class AI capabilities.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence that begins long before a criminal reaches your door. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them inside when you're away, making the house appear occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour regardless of whether a person is wearing a mask or trying to hide their figure. Finally, if an intruder persists, the system initiates an Active Intervention. This isn't just a notification on your phone; the system automatically triggers external IoT speakers to deliver voice warnings and illuminates the area with instant light responses. This escalating response is designed to make the intruder feel watched and exposed, forcing them to abandon their attempt and move on.

At scOS, we believe your security data should be as private as your home. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, we are a 100% UK-based company. All your video data and AI processing are handled with the highest level of security in UK-based data centres, fully compliant with GDPR regulations. We use a hybrid processing model where the Intelligence Hub in your home handles local tasks, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for advanced analysis or remote access. Your data is never sold or shared with third parties; it remains entirely under your control. You can access up to two weeks of 24/7 recording from anywhere in the world, knowing that your privacy is protected by British law.

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-wide intelligence system designed to stop crime before it reaches the door. While a doorbell has a limited field of view and often relies on unreliable battery power or Wi-Fi, scOS uses wired connections that cannot be jammed and monitors your entire property boundary. Our AI detects threats at the edge of your land, triggering deterrents before a criminal even touches your property. While a doorbell might give you a video of a package being stolen, scOS prevents the thief from stepping onto your driveway in the first place, providing true proactive protection rather than just evidence.

With Toll Bar's crime rate significantly higher than the national average, vehicle theft is a major concern for residents. scOS features integrated DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which doesn't just see a car; it checks the registration against the national database. This allows the system to identify cloned plates or vehicles that have been flagged as suspicious. If an unrecognised vehicle enters your property boundary, scOS can alert you immediately and even initiate a voice deterrent to let the driver know they are being monitored. This is particularly effective for homes near the A19, where quick getaways are a common tactic for organised vehicle thieves.

In an area like Toll Bar where property crime is nearly double the national average, a standard alarm isn't enough. scOS uses an Escalating Response system. If someone enters your property, the system first activates subtle lighting. If they continue to approach, the external IoT speakers deliver a firm AI voice warning. If the intruder remains, the system can escalate the volume and intensity of the warnings while simultaneously alerting you and any designated contacts. This proactive approach is designed to 'manage' the intruder off your property before they can cause damage or gain entry, providing a much higher level of security than a traditional 'silent' or 'siren-only' alarm.

scOS is designed to be incredibly user-friendly through 'scOS Director,' our conversational AI. Instead of scrolling through hours of footage, you can simply ask natural questions like, 'What time did the delivery driver arrive?' or 'Has anyone been near the garage today?' The Director understands the context of your property and provides instant answers based on the AI's analysis of the day's events. For Toll Bar residents who may be busy or frequently away, this provides a way to stay connected to home security without the stress of managing a complex technical system. It's like having a digital security guard you can talk to at any time.