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Interact with a Z-Wave device from a Qolsys IQ Panel 2

The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 allows users to interact with Z-Wave lights, locks, thermostats, and garage devices locally at the panel. For information about adding Z-Wave devices, see Manage Z-Wave devices on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2.

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

To interact with Z-Wave lights from a Qolsys IQ Panel 2:

  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 Z-Wave locks from a Qolsys IQ Panel 2:

  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 Z-Wave thermostats from a Qolsys IQ Panel 2:

  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 from a Qolsys IQ Panel 2:

Important: The panel must be on software version 2.4.0+ to interact with LiftMaster and Genie or Overhead Door garage door solutions. Allow up to 5 minutes for the garage section to appear locally on the screen after adding a new garage controller or updating the panel for compatibility.

  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 Qolsys IQ Panel 2.

To interact with Z-Wave water valves from a Qolsys IQ Panel 2:

  1. Swipe down to open the menu, then tap Settings
  2. Tap Other Z-Wave Devices.
  3. In Test, tap Close for the desired water valve. 

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