Does the IQ5 NS Security Panel Support a Screen Lock Feature?

The IQ5 NS does not support Screen Lock. The IQ5 NS is a screenless panel configured through the IQ Installer app on your mobile device. For screen lock, both the IQ Panel 5 and IQ5 Hub support 4-digit and 6-digit PIN protection that activates whenever the panel wakes from sleep.

Screen Lock Is Not Available on the IQ5 NS

The IQ5 NS (available in AT&T LTE and Verizon LTE) is a screenless security system panel. It has no display screen, so there is no Screen Lock feature. All configuration and programming is done through the IQ Installer app on your iOS or Android device. There is no local display to protect with a PIN.

How the IQ5 NS Protects Access

While the IQ5 NS does not have a screen lock, access to the system is protected in other ways. The IQ Installer app requires a WIFI connection to the panel's local access point and uses a QR code scan or manual connection to pair — a remote user cannot access the panel without being on-site or on the same network. The Alarm.com app and Alarm.com account also require login credentials to control the system remotely. Add monitoring service for professional central station protection, and enable home automation features through Alarm.com for expanded remote control.

Screen Lock on the IQ Panel 5 and IQ5 Hub

If screen lock is important to your installation, both the IQ Panel 5 and IQ5 Hub support 4-digit and 6-digit Screen Lock PINs. Screen Lock is enabled directly from the Settings Tray by touching the Screen Lock button, and activates every time the panel wakes from sleep. It works independently of Partitions and can be turned off at any time. The IQ Panel 5 is also available in AT&T LTE and Verizon LTE models with a full 7-inch display and additional features like a built-in camera and glass break detection.

The IQ5 NS does not support Screen Lock, but access to the system is protected through the IQ Installer app and Alarm.com account credentials on the IQ5 NS. For help with Screen Lock or other panel configurations or other configurations on your IQ5 NS, contact the Alarm Grid support team. We are here Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Email us at support@alarmgrid.com, call us at 888-818-7728, or visit our website and chat with a live support agent.