Oco's second generation

Oco's second generation

The second-generation Oco is hoping to compete with Ezviz's affordable options. The Oco2 features local storage (or fee-based cloud storage), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compatibility, 2-way audio, and many of the features you'd expect -- except for the lower price of $150 (roughly AU$210 or £100).

We reviewed the original Oco HD Wi-Fi Camera last March, a live-streaming HD model with a low monthly cloud storage fee. Now the team behind it is back at CES with Oco2, their next-generation security camera.

Oco2 is priced at $149. International pricing isn't available yet, but it roughly converts to £100 or AU$210.

Aside from a clear design update -- the previous Oco cam used the same third-party manufacturer as ArcSoft's Simplicam -- Oco2 also offers a new storage option. Oco2 is also equipped with a microSD card slot so you can save footage locally. This allows you to if you want to store your own video clips rather than sign up for to a fee-based cloud subscription.

This hybrid storage feature isn't exactly new, though. Models like the Ezviz Mini already offer both andiSmartAlarm's Spot, Netgear's Arlo Q and Icontrol's Piper NV all offer free cloud storage. Still, it's a definite improvement for Oco.