Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is a proactive guardian. While standard systems rely on 'motion detection' that triggers for every passing cat or swaying branch, scOS uses our proprietary MotionX technology. MotionX focuses exclusively on 'important activity,' meaning it ignores false alarms like spiders or wind and only alerts you when a human is present, regardless of how they are moving or if they are trying to hide their figure. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes. Using automatic property boundary detection, it identifies threats the moment they step onto your land and can trigger escalating responses like instant illumination and AI-driven voice warnings from external IoT speakers to deter the intruder before they ever reach your door.

Absolutely. One of the core strengths of scOS is that it is brand agnostic. If you already have a wired IP camera system—such as Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti—we can usually transform those 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent scOS-powered network. During our professional UK installation, which typically takes 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will assess your existing hardware and connect it to our scOS Intelligence Hub. This hub handles the heavy lifting of local AI processing before escalating critical data to our secure UK cloud. This means you don't have to strip out your existing investment to benefit from world-class AI protection, though we can also provide high-specification cameras if you are starting from scratch.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. The first layer is Presence Simulation, which uses AI to learn your home's normal activity patterns and replicates them when you're away, making the house appear occupied. The second layer is our MotionX detection; unlike basic sensors, it recognises people even if they are wearing masks or balaclavas, ensuring no threat goes unnoticed. The final layer is Active Intervention. When the system detects a genuine threat within your automatically defined property boundaries, it triggers an escalating response. This starts with instant lighting and can progress to clear, authoritative voice warnings delivered through external IoT speakers. By letting the intruder know they have been spotted and identified by AI, scOS stops the crime in its tracks.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many competitors who ship data overseas, scOS is 100% UK-based. All your video data and AI processing are handled by our local Intelligence Hub within your home, with critical alerts and storage managed in secure UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, meaning your data stays yours and is never sold or shared with third parties. You have total control over your footage, which is recorded 24/7 and stored for up to two weeks, accessible only by you through our secure app. By combining local and cloud processing, we ensure that your home stays intelligent and responsive without ever compromising your personal privacy.

A video doorbell is a great tool for seeing who is at the door, but it is fundamentally reactive and limited in scope. It only covers a small area and usually only alerts you once someone is already pressing the button or standing on your mat. scOS provides whole-property intelligence. It monitors your entire boundary, from the back fence to the edge of your driveway, and uses AI to stop a crime before it happens. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS uses escalating deterrents to prevent the thief from even approaching your porch. It’s the difference between having a digital peephole and having a professional security guard watching every corner of your property 24/7.

Whitchurch is a key gateway town, and the constant flow of traffic can make it easy for criminals to scout properties unnoticed. scOS uses DVLA Vehicle Recognition to monitor every car that enters your property. It automatically checks registrations against the national database, allowing it to spot cloned plates or vehicles that have been flagged for suspicious activity. This is a vital tool for Whitchurch residents who want to ensure that the town's busy nature isn't used as a cover for criminal reconnaissance.

Many Whitchurch homes have detached garages or sheds that are vulnerable to break-ins. scOS uses automatic property boundary detection to protect your entire plot, not just the main house. Our MotionX AI is specifically trained to recognise human activity in these areas, even in low light. If someone approaches your outbuildings, scOS can trigger an escalating response, using external IoT speakers to deliver a voice warning that lets the intruder know they are being watched by an AI security system, often stopping the theft before any locks are even tampered with.

West Mercia Police cover a large area, and response times can vary. scOS provides an immediate, local response that doesn't wait for a human to intervene. By using escalating deterrents—from lights to voice warnings—the system actively works to drive intruders away the moment they are detected. This proactive approach is far more effective than traditional alarms that only sound once a break-in has already occurred, giving you the best possible protection in a town like Whitchurch.