scOS is a proactive intelligence system, whereas traditional CCTV is a passive recording device. Most systems in Upper Rissington simply record footage for you to review after a crime has occurred. scOS uses MotionX technology to detect 'important activity'—like a person approaching your home—while ignoring distractions like wind, rain, or animals. It doesn't require you to set up complex 'motion masks' because the AI automatically understands your property boundaries. Most importantly, scOS intervenes. If a threat is detected, it uses external IoT speakers and lighting to deliver an escalating response, deterring intruders before they can even attempt a break-in. It’s the difference between watching a crime and stopping one.

Yes, scOS is brand-agnostic and designed to work with most professional wired IP cameras, including Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and Reolink. If your Upper Rissington home already has a wired camera system, our Intelligence Hub can likely integrate with it, instantly upgrading your 'dumb' cameras with our advanced AI capabilities. During our professional UK installation, our engineers will assess your current hardware to ensure compatibility. This allows you to benefit from MotionX detection, presence simulation, and proactive deterrents without the need for a costly and time-consuming replacement of your entire camera network.

scOS uses a three-layered deterrent strategy to keep your home safe. First, 'Presence Simulation' mimics your natural activity patterns inside your Upper Rissington home when you're away, making it appear occupied. Second, our MotionX AI identifies suspicious behaviour the moment someone enters your property, even if they are trying to hide their face or wearing a hood. Third is 'Active Intervention.' If a threat is confirmed, the system triggers bright external lights and authoritative voice warnings via external IoT speakers. This immediate, intelligent response tells the intruder they have been spotted by an active system, which is a powerful psychological deterrent that usually causes them to flee immediately.

Your privacy is paramount. 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: our Intelligence Hub handles the initial AI analysis locally at your Upper Rissington property for maximum speed and privacy. Only when necessary is data escalated to our secure UK cloud for further analysis or remote access. We never sell your data to third parties. You have complete control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely from your smartphone or tablet anywhere in the world.

A video doorbell only monitors your front door and is often easily bypassed. scOS provides comprehensive, 360-degree protection for your entire Upper Rissington property. While a doorbell might show you a package being taken, scOS is designed to prevent the thief from ever getting near your home. It uses advanced AI like MotionX to eliminate false alarms and features like DVLA vehicle recognition to track suspicious cars. With scOS, you aren't just getting a notification that someone is at the door; you're getting a proactive system that secures your drive, gardens, and side entrances, stopping crime before it happens.

Upper Rissington’s history as an RAF base and its modern, open-plan estate layout can create unique security challenges. Traditional systems often struggle with open boundaries, but scOS’s AI property boundary detection is perfect for this. It automatically learns where your property ends and the public space begins, ensuring that you are only alerted to genuine threats on your land. This is particularly useful in an estate where neighbours and visitors are frequently passing by, as it eliminates the false alarms that plague standard motion-sensing cameras.

Upper Rissington is one of the highest villages in the Cotswolds, and the weather can be quite extreme. scOS is built for the UK climate. We use high-quality, weather-resistant wired cameras and IoT speakers that are designed to withstand wind, rain, and snow. Because we use wired connections rather than Wi-Fi, the system remains stable and reliable even in the most challenging weather conditions, ensuring your home is protected 24/7, regardless of what the Cotswold weather throws at it.

While Upper Rissington is a very safe village, its modern housing and affluent feel can make it a target for 'theft-to-order' vehicle crime or opportunistic burglaries. scOS ensures your home is not a 'soft target.' By providing a visible and intelligent deterrent, you are protecting your family and your investment. It’s about maintaining the safety of the community by ensuring your property is proactively defended, preventing crime before it can even start. It’s the ultimate peace of mind for residents who value their safety and privacy.