Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is a proactive guardian. While standard systems rely on 'motion detection'—which often triggers false alarms from swaying trees or seagulls—scOS uses MotionX technology. This revolutionary AI ignores irrelevant movement and focuses exclusively on 'important activity,' such as a person approaching your property. Because it understands human behaviour, it doesn't require you to draw complex motion masks; it auto-detects your property boundaries and acts the moment they are breached. Instead of just filming a burglar, scOS intervenes with escalating responses, from lighting to voice warnings, stopping the incident before your front door is even touched.

Absolutely. One of the core strengths of scOS is its brand-agnostic nature. If you have a professional, wired IP camera system—whether it’s Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, or Reolink—our Intelligence Hub can likely take control of it. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. We bypass the 'dumb' software of your current cameras and pipe the raw feed into our AI engine. This instantly upgrades your existing cameras with MotionX detection, DVLA vehicle recognition, and proactive deterrents. It’s a sustainable and cost-effective way to achieve elite-level home intelligence without ripping out your current infrastructure.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy. The first layer is Presence Simulation. Unlike simple timers, our AI learns your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you’re away, making the house appear occupied from the inside. The second layer is our MotionX detection. It identifies 'important activity' the moment someone enters your property, recognising people even if they are wearing masks or hoods. The third and most powerful layer is Active Intervention. When a threat is detected, scOS triggers external IoT speakers to deliver AI-generated voice warnings and activates instant illumination. These responses escalate if the intruder persists, making it clear to any criminal that they have been spotted by an intelligent system.

Your privacy is our priority, which is why scOS is 100% UK-based. Unlike many competitors who ship data to overseas servers, your video and data are processed through our UK data centres and are fully GDPR compliant. We use a hybrid processing model: our Intelligence Hub handles the heavy lifting locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for advanced analysis or remote access. You retain full control over your data at all times. We never sell your information to third parties, and your footage is encrypted to the highest standards. You can access up to two weeks of 24/7 recording from anywhere in the world.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you who is at the door once they’ve already arrived. By that point, a package might be gone or a lock might be tampered with. scOS is a whole-property intelligence system. While a doorbell has a narrow field of view, scOS monitors your entire boundary, from the driveway to the back fence. It doesn't just show you a crime; it stops it. While a doorbell might ping your phone while you're asleep, scOS's AI is empowered to act autonomously, using voice deterrents and lights to chase off intruders before they reach your door. It’s the difference between a digital peephole and a professional security team.

Topsham’s historic riverside location and narrow lanes can provide cover for intruders moving between properties. scOS is designed to handle these unique environments with our advanced Person Recognition and Activity Pattern Recognition. Our AI learns the normal flow of activity around your home and can identify when someone is behaving suspiciously, such as loitering in a narrow alleyway or approaching from the river. This ensures that even in the most densely packed parts of Topsham, your home is protected by a system that understands the local environment and can spot a threat before it reaches your property.

While Topsham is a safe and desirable place to live, its popularity can lead to complacency. scOS is designed to maintain a constant, vigilant presence, ensuring your home is never a 'soft target.' Our Presence Simulation feature is particularly effective here, making your home look occupied even when you're out enjoying the local shops or restaurants. By providing a proactive, visible deterrent, scOS ensures that your property remains secure, protecting your home and family regardless of local crime trends or the influx of visitors during the summer months.

Yes, scOS is designed to be incredibly easy to use. Through 'scOS Director,' you can ask natural questions about your property as if you were talking to a security guard. You can ask, 'Was there any unusual activity near the boat mooring today?' or 'What time did the delivery arrive?' The AI understands the context of your property and provides clear, concise answers. This is especially useful for Topsham residents who want to keep an eye on their home without having to navigate complex apps or scroll through hours of footage. It makes managing your home security as simple as having a conversation.