How Do I Run a Battery Test on the IQ5 Hub Home System?

To run a battery test on the IQ5 Hub, swipe down and touch Settings, then Advanced Settings, and enter your Installer Code. Next, touch System Tests, then Panel Test, and select Run right next to the Battery test to check the overall health of the panel's backup battery on its own from here.

About the Battery Test

The IQ5 Hub (available in AT&T LTE and Verizon LTE) does not have a standalone battery test. The battery check is an item called Battery inside the Panel Test, and it confirms the health of the rechargeable backup battery that keeps the panel running during a power outage. Running it is a good idea if you have had a power trouble that will not clear, or if you just want to confirm the backup power on your security system is ready before storm season.

The Panel Test runs the panel's built-in checks either one at a time or all at once. Select Run beside the single Battery item to test just the battery, which is the quickest option here. Running every test with Run All is more thorough but will sound the siren, so for a battery-only check, use the individual Run.

Before You Begin

The Panel Test is in System Tests, which requires the Installer Code (1111 by default) or Dealer Code (2222 by default). The steps below use the Installer Code. Choosing Run All rather than the individual Battery test will sound the siren as part of the full test, so stick to the single Battery test if you only want to check the battery.

Run the Battery Test

1. Swipe down and touch Settings. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Settings Tray, then touch SETTINGS.
   
   Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Settings Tray.Touch Settings in the Settings Tray.
2. Touch Advanced Settings and enter your Installer Code. Touch ADVANCED SETTINGS, then enter your Installer Code (1111 by default). The Dealer Code (2222) works here too. The panel advances automatically after a valid code.
   
   Touch Advanced Settings.Enter your Installer Code (1111 by default).
3. Touch System Tests, then Panel Test. Touch SYSTEM TESTS, then open PANEL TEST to see the list of individual panel checks.
   
   Touch System Tests, then open Panel Test.
4. Run the Battery test. Find the Battery item in the Panel Test list and select Run next to it. Choosing this single item tests only the battery, without sounding the siren.
   
   Select Run next to the Battery test.
5. Read the result. Wait for the test to finish and check the pass or fail result on screen. A pass means the backup battery is healthy; a fail means the battery needs attention.
   
   Read the pass or fail result for the Battery test.

Tips

If the Battery test fails, first make sure the battery is properly connected inside the panel, then run the test again. If it continues to fail even after a full day on AC power, the battery is worn out and should be replaced; see our guide on how to replace the battery in the IQ5 Hub. For a quick day-to-day reading rather than a full test, the About page shows the battery status and charge percentage, so you can check the battery status on the IQ5 Hub any time.

Running a battery test on the IQ5 Hub confirms your backup power is ready for the next outage. For help running the test or replacing the battery on your IQ5 Hub, 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.