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. Our proprietary MotionX technology is the core differentiator, moving beyond simple motion detection to 'important activity' recognition. Unlike standard systems that require you to draw complex motion masks to avoid false alarms from swaying trees or spiders, MotionX works out of the box. It ignores environmental noise and focuses exclusively on human and vehicle behaviour. When a potential threat is identified, scOS doesn't just send a notification; it initiates a proactive response, using external IoT speakers and lighting to deter the intruder before they reach your door. It’s the difference between having a witness and having a digital security guard.

Yes, scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic and can transform most existing 'dumb' wired IP camera systems into an intelligent AI network. Whether you have Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, or Ubiquiti hardware, our Intelligence Hub can usually integrate with them. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current setup. By layering our AI over your existing cameras, you gain all the benefits of MotionX detection, presence simulation, and proactive voice deterrents without needing to replace your entire hardware suite. This makes upgrading to scOS a cost-effective way to bring state-of-the-art AI protection to your Wickwar property.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. First is Presence Simulation, which learns your household's normal activity patterns and replicates them when you're away—simulating internal lighting and activity to make the home appear occupied. Second is our MotionX detection, which identifies suspicious behaviour at the property boundary. It recognises people even if they are hooded or attempting to hide their figure. Finally, if an intruder persists, the system triggers Active Intervention. This isn't just a siren; it's an escalating response where external IoT speakers deliver AI-generated voice warnings and lights illuminate the area. By catching and challenging intruders at the boundary, we stop the crime before it ever moves from the garden to the house.

Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many global security brands that route data through international servers, scOS is 100% UK-based. All your data is processed through our UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. We use a hybrid processing model: the scOS Intelligence Hub handles critical AI tasks locally on your property for speed and privacy, only escalating to our secure UK cloud when necessary for remote access or advanced analysis. Most importantly, your data belongs to you. We never sell your footage or personal information to third parties. You have total control over your recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and accessible only by you through our secure app.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool; it tells you someone is at the door, often after they've already pressed it or triggered a PIR sensor. scOS is a proactive, whole-property intelligence system. While a doorbell covers a few square metres, scOS monitors your entire property boundary, including side gates and rear gardens. More importantly, doorbells rarely deter a determined criminal—they just record them. scOS actively intervenes using voice deterrents and light responses to turn criminals away before they even reach your entry points. Furthermore, scOS uses wired connections rather than Wi-Fi, meaning it cannot be defeated by the signal jammers increasingly used by modern burglars in South Gloucestershire.

Wickwar’s proximity to the M5 and larger towns like Yate makes it accessible to mobile criminal groups who target affluent villages. Avon and Somerset Constabulary often advise that visible, high-tech security is the best way to encourage these opportunists to stay on the motorway and bypass your home. scOS provides exactly that—a system that doesn't just watch, but actively challenges anyone who shouldn't be on your property. By making your home a 'hard target,' you protect not just your property, but the peace of the entire Wickwar community.

Yes, scOS features DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which is a vital tool for homes in Wickwar. The system can automatically scan the number plates of any vehicle that enters your driveway and check them against the DVLA database. If a vehicle is using cloned plates or is not recognised as belonging to your household or a known visitor, scOS can alert you immediately. This is particularly effective at preventing keyless car theft, as the system can identify and deter suspicious vehicles before the occupants even step out to target your car.

scOS is designed to be 'set and forget.' Our MotionX technology is so advanced that it requires no manual adjustment or 'motion masks.' It automatically learns your property's boundaries and understands what constitutes normal activity. For Wickwar residents with busy lives, this means you don't have to spend time managing your security system. It works silently in the background, only alerting you when something truly important happens. You can also use the scOS Director AI to ask quick questions about your home's status, making security management effortless.