Qolsys Panels - Comparison chart

The following sections compare Alarm.com compatible Qolsys IQ panels.

For the most recent software version, see the specific panel in Qolsys - Panel software revisions.

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
Dual-Path
Image Sensors		IQ Panel 2+ would require PowerG daughtercard to be removed and the Image Sensor daughtercard to be installed
Two Way Voice
Panel camera
Facial recognition
Stream video to panel
Built-in glass break
Bluetooth disarming

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
Image Sensors
Two Way Voice
Panel camera
Facial recognition
Stream video to panel			can stream from a connected IQ Remote
Built-in glass break
Bluetooth disarming

Features	IQ Panel 5	IQ5 Hub	IQ5 NS
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Software requirements	All versions are compatible with 4G LTE (Panel firmware version release is 5.0.1)	All versions are compatible with 4G LTE (Panel firmware version release is 5.0.1)	All versions are compatible with 4G LTE (Panel firmware version release is 5.0.1)
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	2	2	2
Sensory Frequency	Includes PowerG built-in. Supports one legacy frequency (319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, or 433 MHz), depending on which RF daughter card is installed.	Includes PowerG built-in. Supports one legacy frequency (319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, or 433 MHz), depending on which RF daughter card is installed.	Includes PowerG built in. Supports one legacy frequency (319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, or 433 MHz), depending on which RF daughter card is installed.
Secondary Keypads	IQ Remote IQ RemotePG IQ Keypad	IQ Remote IQ RemotePG IQ Keypad	IQ Remote IQ Remote PG IQ Keypad
Dual-Path
Image Sensors
Two Way Voice
Panel camera
Facial recognition
Stream video to panel			can stream from a connected IQ Remote
Built-in glass break
Bluetooth disarming

For additional comparison between these panels, see the manufacturer's IQ5 Comparison Chart.

* Requires panels manufactured on version 2.4.0+ (Z-Wave version.81.03)