Qolsys Panels - Comparison chart
The following sections compare Alarm.com compatible Qolsys panels.
Panel features
For the most recent software version, see the specific panel in Qolsys - Panel software revisions.
IQ Panel versus IQ Panel 2/2+ versus IQ Hub
| Features | IQ Panel | IQ Panel 2/2+ | IQ Hub |
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| Software requirements | All versions begin on 1.0.0 |
IQ Panel 2 begins on 2.0.0 IQ Panel 2+ begins on 2.5.3 |
All versions begin on 3.0.0 |
| User codes | 242 |
242 Supports 4-digit and 6-digit user codes on software version 2.3.0+ |
242 Supports 4-digit and 6-digit user codes |
| Sensors (Zones) | 59; global sensor names | 128; global sensor names | 128; global sensor names |
| Partitions | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Daughtercard Slots | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Sensory Frequency | S-Line 319.5 MHz |
IQ Panel 2 is compatible with 319.5MHz IQ Panel 2 Plus supports PowerG along with one legacy frequency (319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, or 433 MHz) depending on which RF daughtercard is pre-installed |
Supports one frequency (PowerG, 319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, or 433 MHz) depending on which RF daughtercard is pre-installed |
| Secondary Keypads | IQ Remote | IQ Remote | IQ Remote |
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| Image Sensors | |
IQ Panel 2+ would require PowerG daughtercard to be removed and the Image Sensor daughtercard to be installed |
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| Two Way Voice | |
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| Panel camera | |
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| Facial recognition | |
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| Stream video to panel | |
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| Built-in glass break | |
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| Bluetooth disarming | |
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IQ Panel 4 versus IQ4 Hub versus IQ4 NS
| Features | IQ Panel 4 | IQ4 Hub | IQ4 NS |
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| Software requirements |
All versions begin on 4.0.0 |
All versions begin on 4.2.0 | All versions begin on 4.3.2 |
| User codes |
242 Supports 4-digit and 6-digit user codes |
242 Supports 4-digit and 6-digit user codes |
242 Supports 4-digit and 6-digit user codes |
| Sensors (Zones) | 128; global sensor names | 128; global sensor names | 128; global sensor names |
| Partitions | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Daughtercard Slots | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sensory Frequency |
Supports PowerG along with one legacy frequency (319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, or 433 MHz) depending on which RF daughter card is pre-installed |
Supports one frequency (PowerG, 319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, or 433 MHz) depending on which RF daughtercard is pre-installed |
Supports one frequency (PowerG, 319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, or 433 MHz) depending on which RF daughtercard is pre-installed |
| Secondary Keypads | IQ Remote | IQ Remote | IQ Remote, HS2LCDWF9 |
| Dual-Path | |
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| Image Sensors | |
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| Two Way Voice | |
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| Panel camera | |
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| Facial recognition | |
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| Stream video to panel | |
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can stream from a connected IQ Remote |
| Built-in glass break | |
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| Bluetooth disarming | |
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Z-Wave features
| Features | IQ Panel | IQ Panel 2/2+ | IQ Hub, IQ Panel 4, IQ4 Hub, IQ4 NS |
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| Z-Wave Neighbors | |
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| LQI | |
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| Z-Wave S2 | |
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| Z-Wave Plus | |
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| Z-Wave SmartStart | |
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* Requires panels manufactured on version 2.4.0+ (Z-Wave version.81.03)