Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that acts as a digital security guard. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which doesn't just detect 'motion' like old systems that trigger for every spider or gust of wind. Instead, it identifies 'important activity'—specifically recognising people and vehicles with near-zero false alarms. While your old system might send you a hundred useless notifications, scOS only alerts you when it matters. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes. By using automatic property boundary detection, it knows exactly where your land starts and can trigger lights or voice warnings the moment a trespasser crosses the line, stopping a crime before it even begins.

Absolutely. One of the most powerful features of scOS is its brand-agnostic nature. We can take your existing 'dumb' wired IP cameras—whether they are Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, or other major brands—and transform them into a high-end AI security network. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes about 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our Intelligence Hub. This hub then applies our advanced MotionX AI and proactive deterrent features to your existing feeds. This means you don't have to rip out your current investment to get world-class AI protection; you just need to give your cameras the 'brain' they’ve been missing.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to keep your Tow Law home safe. The first layer is Presence Simulation. This isn't just a simple timer; it uses AI to learn your normal internal activity patterns and replicates them when you're away, making your home appear occupied to anyone watching. The second layer is our MotionX detection. Our AI recognises people regardless of how they move or if they try to cover their faces with hoods or masks. Finally, we have Active Intervention. If a threat is detected on your property, the system triggers escalating responses. This starts with instant illumination from external lights and can progress to clear, authoritative voice warnings from external IoT speakers. By the time a criminal reaches your door, they already know they've been spotted and identified.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many international brands that send your footage to servers across the globe, scOS is 100% UK-based. All your data is processed through our UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. We use a hybrid processing model: our Intelligence Hub handles much of 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 footage at all times. We never sell your data, and we ensure that your private life stays private. You get the benefits of world-class AI without the privacy concerns associated with big-tech silicon valley or overseas companies.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you who is at the door once they've already arrived. By that point, a package might already be gone or a lock might be tampered with. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire boundary, from the driveway to the back garden. More importantly, scOS is proactive. A doorbell might record a thief, but scOS stops them from approaching in the first place through presence simulation and escalating voice deterrents. It’s the difference between having a doorbell and having a professional security team watching every corner of your property 24/7. In a high-altitude village like Tow Law, you need a system that can handle the elements and provide comprehensive coverage.

Tow Law is famous for its exposed, high-altitude position, which often means high winds, heavy rain, and snow. Traditional CCTV systems struggle in these conditions, frequently triggering false alarms due to moving trees or swirling snow. scOS uses MotionX technology, which is specifically designed to ignore environmental factors. It focuses only on 'important activity'—the movement of people and vehicles. This means that even in a Durham winter storm, your system won't cry wolf, but it will still instantly recognise a person moving toward your property, providing reliable protection regardless of the weather.

The A68 is a major artery through County Durham, and while it's vital for the village, it also provides a quick escape route for criminals using stolen or cloned vehicles. scOS features integrated DVLA vehicle recognition. Our system doesn't just see a car; it checks the registration against the DVLA database in real-time. If a vehicle with cloned plates or a known suspicious history enters your property boundary, scOS can alert you immediately. This level of intelligence is a massive deterrent for car thieves and burglars who rely on anonymity and a fast getaway via the A68.

Durham Constabulary has a wide area to cover, and Tow Law's position can mean that help isn't always seconds away. scOS is designed to be your immediate responder. By using escalating voice warnings and proactive lighting, the system often forces an intruder to flee before they even attempt to enter your home. If you do need to involve the police, scOS provides crystal-clear 24/7 recording and AI-driven event logs. You can use scOS Director to quickly find exactly what happened, providing the police with high-quality evidence of the intruder's behaviour and vehicle details, significantly increasing the chances of a successful investigation.