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.

Windermere is a busy tourist destination, and it can be difficult to distinguish between a lost holidaymaker and someone scouting your property. scOS uses Activity Pattern Recognition to learn what is normal for your home. If someone is loitering or exhibiting suspicious behaviour that doesn't match the typical patterns of a tourist, scOS will flag it. You can even use the scOS Director to ask, 'Who has been near the house today?' and get a conversational summary of any unusual activity, helping you stay in control even during the height of the tourist season.

For many Windermere residents, their property may be a second home or a holiday let. scOS is the perfect solution for remote management. Our Presence Simulation feature makes the home look occupied by mimicking your usual habits, even when the property is empty. You can check in from anywhere in the world via our secure app, and if an incident does occur, the system's escalating deterrents will work automatically to protect the property, giving you peace of mind that your Lake District retreat is always guarded.

Cumbria Constabulary does an excellent job, but in rural areas, response times can be longer. scOS acts as your on-site security team. By using automatic property boundary detection and escalating voice warnings, the system can often deter a criminal before they even attempt a break-in. This immediate, AI-driven response is a powerful way to protect your property in a region where you might not have immediate neighbours or a quick police presence.