Smart Home Controllers Frequently Asked Questions
What Kind Of Wire Do I Need For A Qolsys IQ Panel 4 Installation?
The wire needed depends on the install. If you will use wireless sensors and the included power wire, then no more wire is needed. Keep reading for details.
Can I Connect The Qolsys IQ Panel 4 To Cellular Monitoring?
Yes, in fact, you must activate the panel for cellular monitoring through Alarm.com, there is no way to use WIFI as the sole path. Keep reading for details.
How Does Dual Path Monitoring Work With A Qolsys IQ Panel 4?
When dual-path monitoring is used with the IQ Panel 4, both paths are used simultaneously. This ensures the fastest path is used. Keep reading for more details.
How Many Protection Zones Does A Qolsys IQ Panel 4 Have?
The IQ Panel 4 supports up to 128 zones. These zones can include a mixture of legacy RF sensors and PowerG sensors. Learn more as we discuss zone number limits.
Why Can't I Pair a PROWLTOUCH to a PROA7 or PROA7PLUS?
The ProSeries panel and the PROWLTOUCH find each other using a service called "Bonjour" or mDNS. Not all routers handle this well. Learn to overcome this issue.
How Do I Add a Z-Wave Device to a Honeywell Home Tuxedo?
The Tuxedo is a Z-Wave Plus controller that can pair with compatible Z-Wave smart home automation devices. Learn how to enroll a Z-Wave device with a Tuxedo Keypad.
Can I Use My Existing Panel with Alarm Grid Service and Telguard HomeControl Flex?
You may be able to bring your existing panel to Alarm Grid and use Telguard HomeControl Flex. If your panel is listed below, it is supported. Learn about HomeControl Flex.
What is Z-Wave Plus?
One of the most popular wireless protocols today is Z-Wave Plus. This communication protocol is commonly used with smart home devices. Learn more about Z-Wave Plus.
How Do I Remove a Z-Wave Device from an Interlogix Simon XT?
If the inclusion function on a Z-Wave device is activated while a Simon XT is in exclusion mode, the device will be deleted. Find out how to remove Z-Wave devices from a Simon XT.
The wire needed depends on the install. If you will use wireless sensors and the included power wire, then no more wire is needed. Keep reading for details.
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Can I Connect The Qolsys IQ Panel 4 To Cellular Monitoring?
Yes, in fact, you must activate the panel for cellular monitoring through Alarm.com, there is no way to use WIFI as the sole path. Keep reading for details.
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How Does Dual Path Monitoring Work With A Qolsys IQ Panel 4?
When dual-path monitoring is used with the IQ Panel 4, both paths are used simultaneously. This ensures the fastest path is used. Keep reading for more details.
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How Many Protection Zones Does A Qolsys IQ Panel 4 Have?
The IQ Panel 4 supports up to 128 zones. These zones can include a mixture of legacy RF sensors and PowerG sensors. Learn more as we discuss zone number limits.
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Why Can't I Pair a PROWLTOUCH to a PROA7 or PROA7PLUS?
The ProSeries panel and the PROWLTOUCH find each other using a service called "Bonjour" or mDNS. Not all routers handle this well. Learn to overcome this issue.
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How Do I Add a Z-Wave Device to a Honeywell Home Tuxedo?
The Tuxedo is a Z-Wave Plus controller that can pair with compatible Z-Wave smart home automation devices. Learn how to enroll a Z-Wave device with a Tuxedo Keypad.
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Can I Use My Existing Panel with Alarm Grid Service and Telguard HomeControl Flex?
You may be able to bring your existing panel to Alarm Grid and use Telguard HomeControl Flex. If your panel is listed below, it is supported. Learn about HomeControl Flex.
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What is Z-Wave Plus?
One of the most popular wireless protocols today is Z-Wave Plus. This communication protocol is commonly used with smart home devices. Learn more about Z-Wave Plus.
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How Do I Remove a Z-Wave Device from an Interlogix Simon XT?
If the inclusion function on a Z-Wave device is activated while a Simon XT is in exclusion mode, the device will be deleted. Find out how to remove Z-Wave devices from a Simon XT.
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