Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime so you can watch it later. scOS is a proactive guardian. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which moves beyond simple motion detection that triggers for every passing cat or swaying branch. MotionX uses advanced AI to identify 'important activity'—specifically human behaviour—meaning zero false alarms and no need for complex motion masks. While your old system might alert you to a spider on the lens, scOS ignores the noise and focuses on threats. Furthermore, scOS doesn't just watch; it intervenes. Through automatic property boundary detection, it knows exactly where your land starts and can deploy instant light and voice deterrents to stop an intruder before they even reach your door.

Absolutely. scOS is designed to be brand-agnostic, meaning it can transform 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent, proactive network. We work with most professional-grade wired IP cameras, including popular brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation—which typically takes just 4 to 6 hours—our engineers will assess your existing hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our Intelligence Hub, which handles the local AI processing. This allows you to upgrade to world-class AI security without the cost of replacing all your existing hardware, provided the cameras are wired. We prefer wired connections over wireless because they are more reliable and cannot be jammed by sophisticated criminals.

scOS uses a sophisticated three-layer approach to deterrence. The first layer is Presence Simulation. This isn't just a simple timer; it uses AI to learn your home's normal activity patterns and simulates them when you're away, making your home appear occupied to anyone scouting the area. The second layer is our MotionX detection. It identifies 'important activity' the moment someone enters your property, even if they are trying to hide their face or change their silhouette. Finally, we have Active Intervention. If the AI determines a threat is present, it triggers an escalating response: instant illumination from your security lights followed by clear, authoritative voice warnings from external IoT speakers. This combination of looking occupied and reacting instantly to intrusion is incredibly effective at making criminals move on to an easier target.

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 through a combination of local processing on your Intelligence Hub and secure UK-based data centres. We are fully GDPR compliant, and we never sell your data 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. By keeping the intelligence local and the cloud storage within the UK, we ensure that your home's security data remains private, secure, and under your exclusive control.

A video doorbell is essentially a digital peephole; it tells you who is at the door once they've already arrived. scOS is a comprehensive property intelligence system. While a doorbell might show you a package being stolen, scOS is designed to stop the thief from even stepping onto your driveway. We cover your entire property boundary, not just the front door. Furthermore, doorbells are often reactive and rely on you being awake to check a notification. scOS is proactive, using AI to detect threats and deploy deterrents automatically, 24/7. It’s the difference between having a doorbell and having a digital security guard who never sleeps, protecting every corner of your Wood Street Village home.

Wood Street Village faces a higher crime rate than many surrounding areas, which means a standard alarm system isn't enough. scOS provides a proactive defence that is specifically designed to stop crime before it happens. By using AI to detect suspicious activity and deploying immediate voice deterrents, scOS makes your home a 'hard target.' Criminals looking for an easy win in Surrey will quickly realise your property is actively monitored and defended, usually causing them to move on before they even attempt a break-in.

For many Wood Street Village residents who commute into London or Guildford, leaving the house empty all day is a major concern. Our Presence Simulation feature uses AI to learn your typical daily routines—like when you turn on the kitchen lights or use the living room—and replicates those patterns while you're away. This makes your home look occupied and active, which is the single best way to deter burglars who scout for empty houses during the day. You can commute with total peace of mind, knowing scOS is keeping up appearances.

Surrey Police are highly professional, but they cannot be everywhere. scOS provides the immediate response that is often needed to prevent a crime. If someone enters your property, scOS reacts in seconds with lights and voice warnings. This immediate intervention is often enough to resolve the situation. However, if you do need to involve the police, scOS provides crystal-clear, 24/7 recorded evidence and even vehicle registration data, giving Surrey Police the best possible tools to identify and apprehend the individuals involved.