Qolsys TSB# 250609 - Qolsys IQ Panel 4 4.6.1 Firmware Release - Dated 06/09/25

TSB #:
250609



DATE:
06/09/25
RE:
IQ Panel 4/IQ4 HUB/IQ4 NS - 4.6.1 SOFTWARE UPDATE
RELEASE NOTES & UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS
Release Notes:
New Features:
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Added support for new PowerG+ devices
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PGPx303 (Thin Door/Window)
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PGPx945E (Door/Window w/Aux)
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PGPx914 (Motion)
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PGPx922 (Glass Break)
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PGPx920 (Repeater)
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PGPx934P (PIR CAM)
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PGPx976 (Smoke Detector)
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PGPx986 (Water Tile)
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PGP-IOx (PowerG PGM Module)
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PowerG + 3-Way Switch and Dimmer
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Added support for new PowerG+ Features
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Dealer LockDown
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Battery gauge reporting to Alarm.com
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Dirtiness level for the new PGPx976 Smoke Detector
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Added support for Analytic Video event thumbnails to be displayed directly on the IQ Panel 4 / IQ4 Hub UI

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Added support for Analytic Video events to be annunciated directly on the IQ Panel 4 / IQ4 Hub UI
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Added support to allow the Installer, Dealer or Admin to select two PowerG / PowerG+ devices that can report
ambient temperature and show those temperatures on the Panel UI and Weather clock

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Added Silent Disarming icon when system armed in stay

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Added a new Water Valve jam state for specific Z-wave shut off valves

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Added support for Dark Mode on IQR-PG (IQ Remote PG) – configurable per device

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Added lock screen support for IQR-PG (IQ Remote PG) when paired via PowerG

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Added support to the IQR-PG (IQ Remote PG) for video streaming when paired via PowerG (Remote must be
paired via PowerG and then connected to a WiFi network)

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Added the ability for end users to drag and adjust the order of devices on the lighting page

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Added an option to allow life safety device troubles to be muted on the panel during NightTime mode

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Added a new option to enable/disable Bluetooth audio (individual device setting)

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Added a new bypass attribute when creating a user locally on the panel (requires secure arming to be enabled)

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Added a new 60-minute option under Installer Test Mode

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Added support to hide Z-wave end points when required

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Added Commercial naming options for Automation devices

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Added programming option to support the ability to disable the tamper on IQ Hardwire PowerG
(PGxWLSHW8/PGxHRDW8) & PGP-IOx modules
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Added support when utilizing the IQ Hardwire PowerG (PGxWLSHW8/PGxHRDW8) & PGP-IOx groups
defined as silent will activate the siren output for use with a strobe
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Added remote support for Z-Wave device OTA

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Added virtual device support for Ecobee thermostat to the IQ Panel 4 / IQ4 Hub UI
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Added IQ Remote-PG support for EN Grade 2 Certifications
Fixes/Improvements:
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Improved ease of use when dimming light modules on the panel UI

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Improved user code access to WiFi screen (EN Grade2)

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Updated shade icon

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Changed wording on panel UI for “swap” to “replace”

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Enhanced annunciations when partitions enabled

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Corrected an issue where the panel siren may not sound for severe weather alerts

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Corrected an issue where the panel could switch to stay when arming away

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Updated Z-Wave firmware from v7.15 to v7.18 improving large network performance

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Re-enabled group 50 that will allow SBTM service from alarm.com and report signals to central stations

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Corrected an issue where remote arm commands were not working for EN Grade2 panels in specific scenarios
Update Instructions:
Compatibility Note: Your IQ Panel must be on software version 4.4.0 or higher and connected to WiFi to install
this updated wirelessly.
 
For any Panels below 4.4.0 – please review the software update instructions located at
SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS - Qolsys

1- Swipe down from the top of the screen and touch “Settings"
2- Touch “Advanced Settings”
3- Enter a valid installer code (default is 1111)
4- Touch "Upgrade Software"
5 -Touch “Patch Tag” and enter the patch
iqpanel4.6.1
then touch OK
6- Touch "Upgrade Using Network" (Panel must be connected to Wi-Fi).
 
Update will download and install
7- Once complete touch "OK" to reboot the Panel.
 
DO NOT TOUCH THE SCREEN.

 
The update process will take
approximately 5 minutes. After the Panel reboots the home screen will appear and the LED will turn green.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
IQ Panel 4/IQ4 HUB/IQ4 NS - 4.6.1 SOFTWARE UPDATE - RELEASE NOTES