Qolsys IQ4 Hub Firmware Updates
Qolsys regularly releases firmware updates for the IQ Panel 4 and IQ4 Hub. These two panels use the same firmware starting with Firmware Version 4.2.1. This is the version of the IQ4 Hub at release. Subsequent updates add new features while also ensuring that the panel continues to operate smoothly. On this page, you will find the latest firmware updates for the IQ4 Hub. The current firmware update will be prominently displayed at the top of the page. Select the "Download" button, and follow the instructions listed above the older firmware versions below!
Current Firmware:
- Software Version: 4.3.0 - ADCS 10.9.2
- Build Number: rc2183_20230417
- Linux Version: 4.9.112
- Android OS Version: 9
Release Notes
Firmware Compatibility Note: The Qolsys IQ4 Hub must be on firmware version 4.2.1+ in order to install 4.3.0. Any panel running an older (beta) version should first update to 4.2.1 before installing 4.3.0. Failure to update properly may result in the panel modem becoming unstable.
New Features
- Added support for the ALL NEW IQ Remote PowerG - (IQR-PG)
- Added a new Silent Arming icon on the Panel UI
- Added a new setting for Force Arming - If a sensor is open during arming, and Force Arm is enabled, if/when that sensor is restored, after arming is completed, it will become armed along with the rest of the system.
For a full list of new and improved features, please see the Full Release Notes
To wirelessly install this software, no download is required, simply follow these instructions after making sure your panel is on version 4.2.1+. If your panel is not on this version, please follow the procedure outlined above and install the prerequisite version first, using the instructions below and Patch Tag iqpanel#.#.# (where the #s correspond to the appropriate version numbers):
- Swipe down from the top of the screen and touch "Settings".
- Touch “Advanced Settings”
- Enter a valid Installer or Dealer Code (defaults are 1111 and 2222 respectively)
- Touch “Upgrade Software”.
- Touch “Patch Tag” and enter: iqpanel4.3.0 then touch “OK”
- Touch “Upgrade Using Network”. If the panel is connected to WIFI, the system will begin downloading the update, it will be installed when the download completes. Once the update begins Do Not Touch The Screen! The update will take about 5 minutes, and the panel will reboot as a part of the process. When the panel returns to the home screen the process is complete.
- Download and save the file required for the update to the device (phone, tablet, or computer). The latest update file is linked via the green button above. If you need to install any of the prerequisite versions those files are linked below. When you are taken to the Dropbox page, choose the Download button. If you are prompted to sign up or sign in on the Dropbox page click the link at the bottom of the prompt that says, "Continue with download only." This will download the entire file folder to your device, rather than the individually listed files. This is what you want.
- On the IQ4 Hub, go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Upgrade Software > "Upgrade Using Access Point".
- A QR Code will be displayed on the panel screen, scan it with your phone or tablet. If you are using a computer, then connect to the panel's access point using the SSID and Password provided on the same screen.
- Press "Start" on the panel screen to begin the local server session, then from your device scan the second QR code provided by the IQ4 Hub, or if that's not an option, navigate to the "https" URL shown on the panel's screen.
- Follow the prompts on your phone, tablet, or device screen to select the correct files and transfer them to the panel.
- Once the files have been loaded to the IQ4 Hub, it will begin the update process.
- For the full list of New Features and Improvements, please read the Release Notes.