Traditional CCTV is a passive observer; it records a crime while it happens but does nothing to stop it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system. The core difference lies in our MotionX technology, which moves beyond simple motion detection. While standard systems are plagued by false alarms from spiders, wind, or rain, MotionX focuses exclusively on 'important activity.' It recognises human forms regardless of how they move or if they try to conceal themselves. More importantly, scOS doesn't just watch—it reacts. When a threat is detected at your property boundary, the system triggers automatic light responses and escalating voice warnings from external IoT speakers 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 your existing 'dumb' cameras into an intelligent network. We support most professional-grade wired IP cameras from leading manufacturers like Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation process, which typically takes 4-6 hours, our engineers will assess your current hardware. If your cameras are compatible, we simply connect them to our Intelligence Hub. This hub processes the video feeds locally using our MotionX AI before escalating critical data to our secure UK cloud. This means you can upgrade to world-class AI protection without the expense of replacing all your existing cabling and camera units, provided they meet the necessary technical standards for high-definition streaming.

scOS employs a sophisticated three-layer deterrent strategy designed to stop criminals at every stage of an attempted break-in. The first layer is Presence Simulation; the system learns your home's normal activity patterns and mimics them when you're away—turning lights on and off in a natural sequence to make the property look occupied. The second layer is our MotionX detection, which identifies a person the moment they cross your property boundary, even if they are wearing a mask or balaclava. The third and most direct layer is Active Intervention. If an intruder persists, the system triggers instant illumination and delivers escalating voice warnings through external IoT speakers. Unlike a standard alarm that rings after the window is broken, scOS makes it clear to the criminal that they have been spotted and should leave immediately.

At scOS, we take a 'privacy by design' approach. We are a 100% UK-based company, meaning all your data is stored in secure UK data centres and is fully GDPR compliant. Unlike many consumer-grade camera brands, we never sell your data to third parties. Your video feeds are processed in two stages: first, the scOS Intelligence Hub handles the heavy lifting locally on your property for maximum speed and privacy. When a potential threat is identified, relevant data is escalated to our secure cloud for advanced analysis and to ensure you can access your 24/7 recordings from anywhere in the world. You retain full control over your footage, which is stored for up to two weeks, ensuring your home's intelligence remains your private business.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that tells you someone is at your front door—often when it's already too late. scOS is a comprehensive property-wide intelligence system. While a doorbell has a limited field of view, scOS monitors your entire property boundary, including side gates, gardens, and driveways. Our AI doesn't just show you a video; it understands the context of what it's seeing. It can recognise family members versus strangers based on behaviour and can even check vehicle registrations against the DVLA database to spot cloned plates. While a doorbell might record a parcel being stolen, scOS is designed to prevent the thief from ever reaching your porch by using proactive voice and light deterrents. It is a professional-grade security solution versus a consumer gadget.

Wrotham's location at the junction of the M20 and M26 makes it a high-traffic area, which unfortunately correlates with a higher-than-average crime rate. Criminals often use these motorways for quick access and escape. scOS is specifically designed for this environment. Our DVLA Vehicle Recognition system monitors every car that enters your driveway, checking plates against a database to identify cloned or suspicious vehicles. By flagging these high-risk vehicles the moment they arrive, scOS gives you a critical head start that traditional security systems simply cannot provide.

In areas with higher crime rates like Wrotham, burglars often attempt to hide their identities using hoods, masks, or balaclavas. Most CCTV systems struggle with this, but scOS features advanced Covered Face Detection. Our AI is trained to recognise when someone is intentionally concealing their features. Instead of a standard motion alert, you receive a high-priority notification that a suspicious individual is on your property. Simultaneously, the system can trigger its most aggressive voice deterrents, making it clear to the intruder that their presence has been noted and recorded.

For Wrotham residents who commute into London or across Kent, leaving the home empty is a major concern. scOS Presence Simulation goes far beyond simple light timers. It uses AI to learn your actual daily routines—like which lights you use in the morning or evening—and recreates them realistically while you're away. This makes your home look genuinely lived-in, which is the single most effective way to deter burglars from choosing your property as a target in the first place. It provides total peace of mind while you're navigating the M20 or on the train.

Kent Police are often stretched thin due to the volume of incidents near major transport hubs. scOS provides a vital layer of self-sufficiency. Our system doesn't just record; it intervenes. By using automatic light responses and escalating voice warnings, scOS often stops a crime before it even requires police involvement. If an incident does occur, you have high-quality, 24/7 recordings stored in our secure UK cloud, providing Kent Police with the clear evidence they need for a successful investigation.