Frequently Asked Questions
Will a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Work w/ Apple HomeKit?
The IQ Panel 2 cannot be controlled or operated using Apple HomeKit. This is because Apple has not provided HomeKit support for the Alarm.com Service or the IQ Panel 2 System. But the IQ Panel 2 and Alarm.com will work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2.
Can I Use an LT-Cable w/ a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Alarm System?
The IQ Panel 2 comes with a cable for powering the system. However, it is also possible to use a Honeywell LT-Cable or any standard 18-gauge 2-conductor wire to power the system. The wire will connect the system to a 5.5V DC plug-in transformer. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2 and the LT-Cable.
How Do I Connect My Qolsys IQ Panel 2 to WIFI?
The WIFI options menu for the IQ Panel 2 is readily accessible from within advanced settings. The system can be connected to a WIFI network from this menu. You will need to provide the system's Master, Installer or Dealer code to access the WIFI menu. Learn more about IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Control Lights w/ a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The control option for Z-Wave lights is readily accessible from the main screen of the Qolsys IQ Panel 2. Simply swipe the screen until you reach the menu for controlling the lights. Click on the light you want to control to toggle it on or off. Learn how to control lights on an IQ Panel 2.
Can I Use Door/Window Sensors on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The standard daughterboard for the IQ Panel 2 will accept sensors that communicate at the 319.5 MHz frequency. This includes any door and window sensors. If a different daughterboard is added, the sensors will need to operate at a different frequency. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Activate the Chime on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The chime on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 will activate whenever a sensor programmed to chime is triggered. Each zone can have its chime set individually. The chime feature on the system must be enabled, and the sound for the system will need to be turned up. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2 chime.
2GIG SMKT3-345 vs Honeywell 5800COMBO
Two of the most popular life-safety sensors we offer are the 2GIG SMKT3-345 and the Honeywell 5800COMBO. These devices both offer smoke, heat and low-temp freeze detection. But only the 5800COMBO provides detection for potentially deadly carbon monoxide gas. Learn more about these sensors.
Can I Connect to the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 w/ an iPad?
An iPad can access the Alarm.com service to control a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 that has been synced with the user's Alarm.com account. This can be accomplished on an iPad by using the Alarm.com Mobile App. This app is available for free download in the Apple App Store. Learn more about Alarm.com.
Is there a Peripheral Keypad for the Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
Qolsys offers a touchscreen keypad that is designed for use with their IQ Panel 2. This keypad is called the IQ Remote, and it provides a second point of on-site access for the system. Up to three IQ Remote devices can be paired with a single IQ Panel 2. Learn more about the IQ Remote.
Is a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Z-Wave Compatible?
The IQ Panel 2 includes an integrated Z-Wave Plus controller for operating Z-Wave home automation devices. Up to 119 different Z-Wave devices can be programmed. Z-Wave devices can be controlled from the panel or from Alarm.com. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 and Z-Wave automation.
The IQ Panel 2 cannot be controlled or operated using Apple HomeKit. This is because Apple has not provided HomeKit support for the Alarm.com Service or the IQ Panel 2 System. But the IQ Panel 2 and Alarm.com will work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2.
Added:
Can I Use an LT-Cable w/ a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Alarm System?
The IQ Panel 2 comes with a cable for powering the system. However, it is also possible to use a Honeywell LT-Cable or any standard 18-gauge 2-conductor wire to power the system. The wire will connect the system to a 5.5V DC plug-in transformer. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2 and the LT-Cable.
Added:
How Do I Connect My Qolsys IQ Panel 2 to WIFI?
The WIFI options menu for the IQ Panel 2 is readily accessible from within advanced settings. The system can be connected to a WIFI network from this menu. You will need to provide the system's Master, Installer or Dealer code to access the WIFI menu. Learn more about IQ Panel 2.
Added:
How Do I Control Lights w/ a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The control option for Z-Wave lights is readily accessible from the main screen of the Qolsys IQ Panel 2. Simply swipe the screen until you reach the menu for controlling the lights. Click on the light you want to control to toggle it on or off. Learn how to control lights on an IQ Panel 2.
Added:
Can I Use Door/Window Sensors on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The standard daughterboard for the IQ Panel 2 will accept sensors that communicate at the 319.5 MHz frequency. This includes any door and window sensors. If a different daughterboard is added, the sensors will need to operate at a different frequency. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
Added:
How Do I Activate the Chime on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The chime on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 will activate whenever a sensor programmed to chime is triggered. Each zone can have its chime set individually. The chime feature on the system must be enabled, and the sound for the system will need to be turned up. Learn more about the IQ Panel 2 chime.
Added:
2GIG SMKT3-345 vs Honeywell 5800COMBO
Two of the most popular life-safety sensors we offer are the 2GIG SMKT3-345 and the Honeywell 5800COMBO. These devices both offer smoke, heat and low-temp freeze detection. But only the 5800COMBO provides detection for potentially deadly carbon monoxide gas. Learn more about these sensors.
Added:
Can I Connect to the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 w/ an iPad?
An iPad can access the Alarm.com service to control a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 that has been synced with the user's Alarm.com account. This can be accomplished on an iPad by using the Alarm.com Mobile App. This app is available for free download in the Apple App Store. Learn more about Alarm.com.
Added:
Is there a Peripheral Keypad for the Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
Qolsys offers a touchscreen keypad that is designed for use with their IQ Panel 2. This keypad is called the IQ Remote, and it provides a second point of on-site access for the system. Up to three IQ Remote devices can be paired with a single IQ Panel 2. Learn more about the IQ Remote.
Added:
Is a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Z-Wave Compatible?
The IQ Panel 2 includes an integrated Z-Wave Plus controller for operating Z-Wave home automation devices. Up to 119 different Z-Wave devices can be programmed. Z-Wave devices can be controlled from the panel or from Alarm.com. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 and Z-Wave automation.
Added: