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Interact with automation devices using an IQ Remote

Users can interact with Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, and PowerG lights, locks, thermostats, and garage devices locally when using a Wi-Fi-enrolled IQ Remote keypad with a compatible Qolsys panel. 

Note: Additional devices may be able to be added and controlled locally. For more information, refer to the device manufacturer.

To interact with enrolled lights using an IQ Remote keypad:

  1. Swipe to the Lights section.
  2. Tap the round checkbox next to the desired lights/smart sockets.
  3. Tap OnOff, or Get Status.

To interact with enrolled locks using an IQ Remote keypad:

  1. Swipe to the Locks section.
  2. Flick up/down to choose a door (if applicable).
  3. Tap the key icon to lock IQ 2 unlock icon.png or unlock IQ 2 lock icon.png the door. Alternatively, tap Unlock All or Lock All.

To interact with enrolled thermostats using an IQ Remote keypad:

Important: To interact with ecobee Smart Thermostats, the panel must be a Qolsys IQ Panel 4/IQ4 Hub/IQ4 NS with software version 4.6.1+ and Dual-Path communication. For more information about adding this device, see ecobee Smart Thermostats - Integration Guide

  1. Swipe to the Thermostats section.
  2. Tap the arrows to adjust the temperature.
  3. Tap Fan to set the fan to Fan On or Fan Auto.
  4. Tap the currently displayed icon to set the thermostat status to Off IQ 2 off icon.png, Heat IQ 2 heat icon.png, Cool IQ 2 cool icon.png, or Auto IQ 2 auto icon.png.

To interact with garage devices using an IQ Remote keypad:

The IQ Remote keypad allows users to interact with Linear, LiftMaster, Genie, and Overhead Door garage door controls locally at the panel.

  1. Swipe to the Garage section.
  2. View the current status of the garage doors.
  3. Tap Open Open All garage doors (IQ 2).png or Close Close all garage doors (IQ 2).png to open or close the garage doors.

Note: MyQ Gate Openers and Commercial Garage Door Openers are not currently supported for viewing or controlling status on the IQ Remote.

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