DIY Wireless Security Systems Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Upgrade My 2GIG GC2 to an LTE Communicator?
To upgrade the 2GIG GC2 to an LTE communicator, you must remove the old communicator. Then install the new one, and register it. Read on to learn about upgrading the 2GIG GC2.
Can I Make a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 a Secondary Z-Wave Controller?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 includes an integrated Z-Wave Plus controller for operating Z-Wave smart home devices. It can be a secondary controller, but this will negate the ability to control devices from Alarm.com. Learn more about using Z-Wave smart home devices with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Add an External Keypad to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Remote is an external touchscreen keypad that is compatible with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2. This device allows a user to arm and disarm the system and control Z-Wave devices. It is added through system programming. Find out how to pair the IQ Remote touchscreen keypad with the IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Enroll a Kwikset 910 on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
To enroll a Kwikset 910 on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2, start by bringing the lock to the panel. Then clear the lock from the network so that it can be included. Then put the panel into its inclusion mode and activate the lock's inclusion function. Learn to enroll a Kwikset 910 with an IQ Panel 2.
Can I Disable the Internal Siren on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Panel 2 includes an internal siren that operates at 85 dB. This siren can be disabled from system programming if desired. In order to disable the siren, the user will need to know the system's Installer Code or the Dealer Code. Find out how to disable the siren for a Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
How Many Wireless Zones Are On a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 provides support for up to 128 different wireless zones. The type of sensors that will work with the system depends on the daughterboard that is installed. The standard system daughterboard supports 319.5 MHz wireless sensors. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Connect an Android to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
An Android can control an Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Alarm System using the Alarm.com Mobile App. This mobile app is available for free download from the Google Play Store. Alarm.com will essentially provide a secondary access point for the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Alarm System. Learn more about Alarm.com.
How Do I Connect an iPhone to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
An iPhone can be used to control a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Alarm System. This is made possible using the Alarm.com Mobile App, which can be downloaded from the App Store. The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 will need to be synced with the user's Alarm.com account. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 and Alarm.com.
Can I Install a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Myself and Still Get Monitoring?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 can be installed by a DIY user and still receive monitoring service. For DIY monitoring companies like Alarm Grid, it does not matter who installed the system. As long as it is connected to the network, it can receive monitoring. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Add a Siren to the IQ Panel 2 Using the Hardwire 16 and 16-S?
The Qolsys Hardwire 16 and Hardwire 16-S have a 12VDC, 500 mA output that can be used to power a siren. This output can be used in conjunction with the panel's external siren trigger. Though the HW16/16-S can provide 500 mA of current, the panel's output is limited to 300 mA. Read on to learn more.
To upgrade the 2GIG GC2 to an LTE communicator, you must remove the old communicator. Then install the new one, and register it. Read on to learn about upgrading the 2GIG GC2.
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Can I Make a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 a Secondary Z-Wave Controller?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 includes an integrated Z-Wave Plus controller for operating Z-Wave smart home devices. It can be a secondary controller, but this will negate the ability to control devices from Alarm.com. Learn more about using Z-Wave smart home devices with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Add an External Keypad to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Remote is an external touchscreen keypad that is compatible with the Qolsys IQ Panel 2. This device allows a user to arm and disarm the system and control Z-Wave devices. It is added through system programming. Find out how to pair the IQ Remote touchscreen keypad with the IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Enroll a Kwikset 910 on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
To enroll a Kwikset 910 on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2, start by bringing the lock to the panel. Then clear the lock from the network so that it can be included. Then put the panel into its inclusion mode and activate the lock's inclusion function. Learn to enroll a Kwikset 910 with an IQ Panel 2.
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Can I Disable the Internal Siren on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The IQ Panel 2 includes an internal siren that operates at 85 dB. This siren can be disabled from system programming if desired. In order to disable the siren, the user will need to know the system's Installer Code or the Dealer Code. Find out how to disable the siren for a Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
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How Many Wireless Zones Are On a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 provides support for up to 128 different wireless zones. The type of sensors that will work with the system depends on the daughterboard that is installed. The standard system daughterboard supports 319.5 MHz wireless sensors. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Connect an Android to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
An Android can control an Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Alarm System using the Alarm.com Mobile App. This mobile app is available for free download from the Google Play Store. Alarm.com will essentially provide a secondary access point for the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Alarm System. Learn more about Alarm.com.
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How Do I Connect an iPhone to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
An iPhone can be used to control a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Alarm System. This is made possible using the Alarm.com Mobile App, which can be downloaded from the App Store. The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 will need to be synced with the user's Alarm.com account. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 and Alarm.com.
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Can I Install a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Myself and Still Get Monitoring?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 can be installed by a DIY user and still receive monitoring service. For DIY monitoring companies like Alarm Grid, it does not matter who installed the system. As long as it is connected to the network, it can receive monitoring. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Add a Siren to the IQ Panel 2 Using the Hardwire 16 and 16-S?
The Qolsys Hardwire 16 and Hardwire 16-S have a 12VDC, 500 mA output that can be used to power a siren. This output can be used in conjunction with the panel's external siren trigger. Though the HW16/16-S can provide 500 mA of current, the panel's output is limited to 300 mA. Read on to learn more.
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