Traditional CCTV systems in West Clyst are often passive, merely recording footage of a crime while it happens. scOS is a proactive intelligence system that uses MotionX technology to detect and deter threats in real-time. Unlike standard cameras that rely on 'motion zones'—which are often triggered by passing cars on the B3181 or shadows—MotionX understands what it is seeing. It ignores irrelevant movement and focuses on 'important activity,' such as a person approaching your property. It automatically detects your boundaries and can intervene with lights and voice warnings before an intruder even reaches your door. This transforms your security from a simple recording device into an active digital guard that prevents crime rather than just documenting it.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic, meaning it can work with almost any existing wired IP camera system you might have installed in your West Clyst home. Whether your cameras are Hikvision, Dahua, or Reolink, our Intelligence Hub can integrate them into our AI ecosystem. During our professional installation—which takes about 4-6 hours—our UK engineers will assess your current hardware and ensure it's optimised for scOS. By using your existing cameras, we can often provide a comprehensive AI upgrade without the need for a full hardware replacement, making it a cost-effective way to get world-class proactive protection.

scOS employs a three-layer deterrent strategy to keep your West Clyst home safe. First is Presence Simulation, which makes your home look occupied by mimicking your usual lighting and activity patterns when you're away—this is the best way to stop a burglar from choosing your house in the first place. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies people even if they are trying to hide their faces or move stealthily. Third is active intervention: if someone crosses your property boundary, scOS triggers instant lighting and escalating voice warnings through external IoT speakers. This immediate, intelligent response signals to any intruder that they are being monitored by an active system, usually causing them to leave immediately.

Your privacy is our priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure UK-based data centres, fully compliant with GDPR. Unlike many other smart home brands, we never sell your data to third parties. Our system uses a hybrid processing model where the scOS Intelligence Hub processes most activity locally on your property for maximum speed and privacy. Only when advanced AI analysis or remote access is required does the data move to our secure UK cloud. You have full control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks, accessible only by you through our secure app.

While a video doorbell is useful for seeing who is at the front door, it offers very little protection for the rest of your property. scOS provides a 360-degree shield, monitoring your entire boundary and all entry points. Video doorbells are also prone to false alarms from people walking past on the pavement in West Clyst, leading many users to eventually ignore the notifications. scOS uses MotionX to eliminate these false positives, only alerting you when there is a genuine threat. Furthermore, scOS proactively deters intruders with voice warnings and lights before they even get close enough to press a doorbell, stopping crime before it happens.

West Clyst has seen significant new housing developments recently, and these modern homes are often targeted because they are perceived to contain high-value electronics and vehicles. scOS is perfect for these properties because it can be professionally integrated during or after the move-in process. Our wired systems are much more reliable than the wireless DIY kits often found in new builds, as they cannot be 'jammed' by tech-savvy criminals. We also offer DVLA vehicle recognition, which can alert you if a vehicle with cloned plates or a known history of suspicious activity enters your street, providing an extra layer of security for your new home.

Many West Clyst residents commute into Exeter or work at the nearby Science Park, leaving their homes empty during the day. scOS is designed specifically for this. Our Presence Simulation feature ensures your home never looks empty, mimicking your internal activity patterns to deter opportunists. You can also use 'scOS Director,' our conversational AI, to check on your home from your office. Simply ask, 'Has anyone been near the garage today?' and get an instant, natural language update. It’s like having a security guard on-site while you’re at work, giving you total peace of mind throughout the day.

While West Clyst is a safe village, its proximity to the M5 and major arterial roads makes it accessible to 'travelling' criminals who target affluent areas and then make a quick escape. scOS is designed to counter this by providing immediate, proactive deterrence. The moment a boundary is breached, our system reacts with lights and voice warnings, taking away the 'quiet' environment these criminals rely on. Because our system records 24/7 and uses DVLA recognition, it also captures high-quality evidence that can be shared with Devon & Cornwall Police to help track vehicles as they move toward the motorway, making your home a much harder target.