Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Turn Off the Siren On a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
The siren for an IQ Panel 2 can be disabled from system programming. The option is found under Siren and Alarms. You must know the Installer or Dealer Code to access this menu. There's also an option for temporarily disabling the siren for testing. Learn more about the siren on an IQ Panel 2.
Does a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Chime When Doors are Opened?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 can be programmed to chime when doors are opened. The chime settings are adjusted from the programming menu. Chimes can be enabled or disabled for individual sensors, or the system chime can be disabled entirely. Learn more about the chime function on the IQ Panel 2.
Will an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 Work w/ Apple HomeKit?
At this time, the Simon XTi and XTi-5 cannot be used with Apple HomeKit. This is because the Alarm.com Service has not yet received support from Apple HomeKit. But if HomeKit ever provides Alarm.com support, then these systems could be used with the app. Learn more about Apple HomeKit integrations.
How Do I Remove a Z-Wave Device from a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
To remove a Z-Wave device from a Qolsys IQ Panel 2, first, activate exclusion mode on the system. Then activate the inclusion function on the Z-Wave device. The system should recognize the device and clear it from the network. Learn how to remove Z-Wave devices from the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Add Wireless Sensors to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A wireless sensor can be added to a IQ Panel 2 by putting the system into learn mode and then activating the sensor. The settings for the sensor can then be adjusted as needed. You must know the system's Installer or Dealer Code to do this. Find out how to enroll a sensor with the IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Add an IQ Motion to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
An IQ Motion can be added to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by putting the system into its auto-learn mode for enrolling new sensors and then activating the IQ Motion. The sensor will then be added to the system, and its settings can be configured. Find out how to add an IQ Motion to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
Can I Make an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 a Secondary Z-Wave Controller?
The Simon XTi and XTi-5 cannot operate as a secondary Z-Wave controller. However, when a cellular communicator has been added to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5, the system will support Z-Wave home automation devices. Learn more about using Z-Wave with an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5.
Can I Use a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 w/o Monitoring?
A Qolsys IQ Panel 2 can technically be used and operated without active monitoring service. But this will severely limit the functionality of the panel. The system will have no way of sending signals to a central monitoring station or to an end user. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
How Do I Add a Z-Wave Light to a Simon XTi or XTi-5?
A Z-Wave light is added to a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System by putting the panel into its learn mode and then activating the inclusion function on the light. The light should be cleared from the network before attempting to do this. Learn how to add a Z-Wave light to a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System.
How Do I Add a Z-Wave Light to a Simon XT?
A Z-Wave light is learned in with a Simon XT by first clearing the light from the network. The light can then be learned in with the system by putting the system in its inclusion mode and activating the inclusion function on the light. Learn how to add a Z-Wave light to an Interlogix Simon XT.
The siren for an IQ Panel 2 can be disabled from system programming. The option is found under Siren and Alarms. You must know the Installer or Dealer Code to access this menu. There's also an option for temporarily disabling the siren for testing. Learn more about the siren on an IQ Panel 2.
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Does a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Chime When Doors are Opened?
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 can be programmed to chime when doors are opened. The chime settings are adjusted from the programming menu. Chimes can be enabled or disabled for individual sensors, or the system chime can be disabled entirely. Learn more about the chime function on the IQ Panel 2.
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Will an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 Work w/ Apple HomeKit?
At this time, the Simon XTi and XTi-5 cannot be used with Apple HomeKit. This is because the Alarm.com Service has not yet received support from Apple HomeKit. But if HomeKit ever provides Alarm.com support, then these systems could be used with the app. Learn more about Apple HomeKit integrations.
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How Do I Remove a Z-Wave Device from a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
To remove a Z-Wave device from a Qolsys IQ Panel 2, first, activate exclusion mode on the system. Then activate the inclusion function on the Z-Wave device. The system should recognize the device and clear it from the network. Learn how to remove Z-Wave devices from the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Add Wireless Sensors to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
A wireless sensor can be added to a IQ Panel 2 by putting the system into learn mode and then activating the sensor. The settings for the sensor can then be adjusted as needed. You must know the system's Installer or Dealer Code to do this. Find out how to enroll a sensor with the IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Add an IQ Motion to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2?
An IQ Motion can be added to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 by putting the system into its auto-learn mode for enrolling new sensors and then activating the IQ Motion. The sensor will then be added to the system, and its settings can be configured. Find out how to add an IQ Motion to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
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Can I Make an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5 a Secondary Z-Wave Controller?
The Simon XTi and XTi-5 cannot operate as a secondary Z-Wave controller. However, when a cellular communicator has been added to an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5, the system will support Z-Wave home automation devices. Learn more about using Z-Wave with an Interlogix Simon XTi or XTi-5.
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Can I Use a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 w/o Monitoring?
A Qolsys IQ Panel 2 can technically be used and operated without active monitoring service. But this will severely limit the functionality of the panel. The system will have no way of sending signals to a central monitoring station or to an end user. Learn more about the Qolsys IQ Panel 2.
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How Do I Add a Z-Wave Light to a Simon XTi or XTi-5?
A Z-Wave light is added to a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System by putting the panel into its learn mode and then activating the inclusion function on the light. The light should be cleared from the network before attempting to do this. Learn how to add a Z-Wave light to a Simon XTi or XTi-5 System.
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How Do I Add a Z-Wave Light to a Simon XT?
A Z-Wave light is learned in with a Simon XT by first clearing the light from the network. The light can then be learned in with the system by putting the system in its inclusion mode and activating the inclusion function on the light. Learn how to add a Z-Wave light to an Interlogix Simon XT.
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