Ascent Capital Group is a company that provides security alarm monitoring and related services to residential and business subscribers. The company provides monitoring services for alarm signals arising from burglaries, fires, medical alerts, and other events through security systems at customers' premises. It also offers home automation services, including remote activation and control of security systems, support for video monitoring, flood sensors, automated garage door, and door lock capabilities. Ascent Capital Group merged with and into its subsidiary Monitronics International.