Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is an active participant in your home's security. While standard systems rely on 'motion detection' that triggers for every passing cat or swaying branch, our MotionX technology uses advanced AI to identify 'important activity.' It recognises people and vehicles with near-zero false alarms, meaning you only get alerted when it actually matters. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes. By using automatic property boundary detection, the system knows exactly where your land starts and can trigger instant light responses or voice warnings via external IoT speakers to deter an intruder before they even reach your door. It’s the difference between a witness and a digital security guard.

Absolutely. One of the core strengths of scOS is its brand-agnostic nature. If you already have a wired IP camera system—whether it’s Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti—our Intelligence Hub can likely transform those 'dumb' cameras into a truly intelligent AI network. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes between 4 and 6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware. By layering our scOS software over your current cameras, we give them the power of MotionX detection, DVLA vehicle recognition, and proactive boundary monitoring. This saves you the cost of a full hardware rip-and-replace while significantly upgrading your property's protection levels. We prefer wired connections over wireless to ensure the system cannot be bypassed by simple Wi-Fi jamming devices often used by modern burglars.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation: the system learns your normal internal activity patterns and simulates them when you’re away, making your home look occupied to anyone watching from the street. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour the moment someone steps onto your property, even if they are wearing a mask or trying to hide their silhouette. Finally, we use Active Intervention. If the AI detects a genuine threat, it triggers an escalating response. This starts with instant illumination to strip away the cover of darkness, followed by authoritative voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. Unlike a standard alarm that rings after a window is broken, scOS aims to make the criminal feel 'seen' and 'monitored' long before they attempt an entry, usually causing them to flee immediately.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many global security brands that ship data to overseas servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. All your video data and AI processing are handled by our Intelligence Hub located within your home, with necessary escalations managed through our secure UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your data remains yours and is never sold or shared with third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible via our secure app from anywhere in the world. By keeping the intelligence local and the cloud backup within British jurisdiction, we provide a level of data sovereignty that international competitors simply cannot match.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you who is at the door once they’ve already pressed the button or stood in your porch. scOS is a proactive, whole-property intelligence system. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire boundary, from the driveway to the back fence. More importantly, doorbells rarely deter a determined criminal—they just record the theft. scOS actively stops crime by using AI to detect threats early and deploying escalating deterrents like lights and voice warnings. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS is designed to prevent the intruder from ever reaching the package in the first place. It’s a comprehensive security solution versus a single-point entry monitor.

West Parley’s location on the edge of the Bournemouth conurbation and near the airport makes it a target for sophisticated property crime. scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which identifies every car that approaches your home. If a vehicle with cloned plates or a suspicious history is detected, the system alerts you immediately. This is particularly vital for the high-value vehicles often found in West Parley driveways, providing a level of security that standard alarms simply cannot match.

Many West Parley residents travel frequently, whether for business or leisure via the nearby airport. scOS Presence Simulation is designed for exactly this scenario. It doesn't just use simple timers; it uses AI to learn your actual habits—which lights you use and when you move between rooms. When you're away, it replicates these patterns, making your home look naturally occupied. This is a powerful deterrent against burglars who 'case' the area looking for empty properties during holiday periods.

Dorset Police data shows that property crime in suburban areas often involves 'casing' behaviour. scOS features Covered Face Detection, which specifically flags individuals wearing balaclavas, masks, or hoods to hide their identity. While traditional cameras just record a grainy image of a masked person, scOS recognises the concealment as a high-priority threat and can immediately trigger escalating voice warnings. This proactive response often surprises criminals who believe their disguise makes them 'invisible' to security systems.