How Do I Add an IQ Smoke and Heat Detector to the IQ5 NS?

To add an IQ Smoke and Heat detector to the IQ5 NS, open the IQ Installer app and connect to the panel. Navigate to Installation, Devices, Security Sensors, and select Auto Learn Sensor. Touch Start Autolearn, then activate the QS5130-840. Set Sensor Type to Smoke Detector and touch Save.

About the IQ Smoke and Heat Detector

The IQ5 NS (available in AT&T LTE and Verizon LTE) is a screenless security system panel compatible with the Qolsys IQ Smoke QS5130-840, a Qolsys S-Line 319.5 MHz wireless smoke and heat detector. S-Line is built natively into the IQ5 NS — no daughter card required. All enrollment is done through the IQ Installer app.

Once enrolled, the detector is always active and monitors 24 hours a day regardless of arming state. Smoke detectors use Sensor Group 26 and cannot be bypassed. With a monitoring plan, the central station receives the fire signal and can dispatch emergency services. Install on every level of the home and near sleeping areas per local code.

Steps to Add the IQ Smoke and Heat Detector

1. Open the IQ Installer app and connect to the IQ5 NS panel. The Configuration menu opens in the app.

IQ5 NS QR code scanned to connect the IQ Installer app

2. Navigate to Installation, then Devices, then Security Sensors. The Security Sensors menu opens.

IQ5 NS Devices menu in the IQ Installer app

3. Select Auto Learn Sensor and touch Start Autolearn. The panel enters listening mode for an S-Line signal.

IQ5 NS Auto Learn Sensor screen in the IQ Installer app

4. Pull the battery tab on the QS5130-840 to activate it. The detector powers on and sends an S-Line signal. The app displays the DL ID with a confirmation prompt. The Source field shows S-Line confirming encrypted enrollment.

5. Touch OK, set Sensor Type to Smoke Detector, choose a Sensor Name, and touch Save. Sensor Group 26 is assigned automatically. Enter a name such as Living Room Smoke or Upstairs Smoke and touch Save to complete enrollment.

IQ5 NS sensor configuration fields in the IQ Installer app

After Adding the Detector

Test after enrollment by pressing the test button until the panel responds. The detector is supervised and always active — it cannot be bypassed. For additional fire coverage, add the IQ Heat 135/200 for heat detection or the IQ Carbon for carbon monoxide protection. A monitoring plan ensures fire signals reach the central station for professional dispatch.

Adding the QS5130-840 IQ Smoke and Heat detector to your IQ5 NS gives you 24-hour encrypted wireless fire protection managed through the IQ Installer app on the IQ5 NS. For help with IQ Smoke and Heat detector enrollment or other 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.