Traditional CCTV is passive; it records a crime while it happens but does nothing to stop it. scOS is proactive, using our proprietary MotionX technology to identify 'important activity' rather than just movement. While standard systems trigger false alarms for spiders or wind, MotionX ignores the noise and focuses on genuine threats, such as someone loitering near your property. Because scOS understands your property boundaries automatically, it can intervene the moment a line is crossed, rather than just filming the aftermath.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand agnostic. If you have existing wired IP cameras from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, or Reolink, our Intelligence Hub can often transform them into an AI-powered security network. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware to ensure it meets the technical requirements for scOS integration. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI intelligence without the cost of replacing every camera on your Whitby property.

scOS uses a three-layer deterrent strategy. First is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to mimic human activity patterns inside your home, making it look occupied even when you're away. Second is MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour regardless of whether an intruder is wearing a mask or trying to hide their shape. Finally, if a threat persists, the system triggers an escalating response: instant illumination from external lights and authoritative voice warnings delivered via external IoT speakers to let the intruder know they have been spotted.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. Your data is processed locally on your Intelligence Hub before being escalated to our secure UK data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, meaning your footage and personal information stay yours. We never sell your data, and you maintain total control over who can access your system through our secure app.

A video doorbell only tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already pressed it. scOS monitors your entire property boundary, detecting threats before they reach your entrance. While a doorbell is a reactive tool for deliveries, scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to stop crime before it happens. It provides 24/7 recording and sophisticated AI analysis that a battery-powered doorbell simply cannot match.

Whitby has many holiday lets and second homes that sit empty for weeks at a time. scOS is ideal for these properties because its Presence Simulation feature makes the house look occupied by mimicking real human activity patterns. You can also use the scOS Director app to check in on your property from anywhere, receiving instant AI-generated summaries of any activity while you're away.

Coastal towns like Whitby often deal with harsh weather and an abundance of spiders, both of which cause constant false alarms on standard CCTV. Our MotionX technology is specifically designed to ignore these distractions. It filters out the movement of wind-blown rain, sea mist, and spiders crawling across the lens, ensuring that you only receive an alert when there is a genuine human threat on your property.

Yes. scOS uses a professional wired infrastructure rather than relying on Wi-Fi. This is crucial in older Whitby properties with thick stone walls that often block wireless signals. A wired system is also immune to 'jamming' devices used by more sophisticated criminals, ensuring your 24/7 recording and AI monitoring never skip a beat.