David Ludlow

Review U.S. Cellular is the fifth biggest network in the US and gives you good coverage in the home areas but nationwide coverage is restrictive.

Review Forget contracts, with Ting Mobile you only pay for what you use, but can this approach save your money in the long term?

Review Not just a standard cell phone provider, Credo Mobile promises to plough some of its profits back into enacting social change.

Review A great choice for those with low cellphone usage, Consumer Cellular’s contract-free plans are perfect for a limited set of people.

Review The virtual network operator, Boost Mobile, ditches contracts for prepaid accounts with a focus on unlimited plans.

Review A powerful and flexible system, Medical Guardian’s top package also includes activity tracking to give families that extra peace of mind.

Review A powerful and fast-responding medical alert system that is entirely mobile-based, GreatCall gives you peace of mind for a very competitive price.

Review A little limited on extras, LifeStation is still well-priced and its staff all undergo rigorous training, making its monitoring center one of the best.

Review Some neat hardware options, including an automated medicine dispenser, helps Philips Lifeline stand out but the product is comparatively expensive.

Review LifeFone offers a very comprehensive system that adds some nice peace-of-mind add-ons, including medicine reminders and daily check-ins.

Review With its well-priced packages and range of additional options, Bay Alarm Medical is a well-regarded medical alert system that can keep you protected.

Review One of the main manufacturers of medical alert hardware, MobileHelp has its own, well-priced service complete with some of the best choices of hardware.

Review The cheapest medical alert system, Medical Alert is a quality service, although with slightly limited options.

Review The offering is basic for medical alerts but pricing is reasonable and fixed.

Review Life Alert is expensive but the monitoring center is well-rated

Review With a wired Ethernet connection and flush fitting, the Ring Video Doorbell Elite is designed for those with new houses or those that want the neatest finish.

Review Nest Secure is a smart home alarm system with some neat tricks, but it's comparatively expensive.

Review The Arlo Pro 3 is a high-resolution wireless camera system for those who want the best.

review The Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 is a powerful electric toothbrush and even lets you know when it's time to change your brush head for more effective cleaning.

Review Excellent smart home integration and well priced monitoring systems leave Abode as king of protecting your castle.

Review The easiest smart doorbell to install, this model fits into an existing peephole making it a quick upgrade for homeowners and renters alike.