IQ PANEL 2 FROM QOLSYS ALL-IN-ONE WIRELESS SMART HOME SECURITY PANEL S-Line Encrypted Sensor Technology, 5MP Panel Camera, Bluetooth Touchless Disarming, Dual Path Communication with LTE and Wi-Fi

S-Line Superior Encryption

The security system in your home can be thought of like the protective layer of your home while encryption can be thought of as your security system’s protective layer. Systems from other carriers have in the recent years been hacked with some basic programming and vital over-the-counter fobs thus allowing intruders to gain access to homes. With the IQ Panel 2, this is never an issue.

Qolsys developed the S-Line (Secure Line) Encrypted Sensor technology to protect your windows, doors, motion sensors, and more against hacking. The S-Line technology uses an advanced encryption scheme to create a secure connection to the IQ Panel 2 and send signals to the IQ panel indicating tampering, closing, opening, low battery power, and much more. With S-Line encryption, you have the most secure security devices on the market, and it is possible to program up to 128 zones.

Next Generation LTE Communications

LTE attains for Long Term Evolution, and it is the standard with regards to high-speed communication for cell phones along with other wireless devices. LTE communication allows for faster, more reliable speeds and future-proof connectivity. Qolsys combines Wi-Fi with LTE for simultaneous dual-path connectivity.

The IQ Panel 2 contains the Qualcomm Snapdragon System on a Chip (SOC) that includes a built-in LTE radio. The dual-path connectivity of Qolsys that combines LTE and Wi-Fi for creative flexibility and redundancy as well as a high-speed channel for software updates and communication to and from the cloud leverages the LTE radio.

Dual Path Connectivity

People were tired of buying security alarm systems only for them to become outdated within a few months. Qolsys provided a solution to this problem by ensuring that the IQ Panel 2 is genuinely “Future proof.”

If you choose the IQ Panel 2, you never have to worry about missing the next set of features since you can update the software over the air (OTA). While it is not the only panel with this feature, it is quite a useful feature to have. Equipped with dual-band Wi-Fi, the IQ Panel 2 connects easily with your home internet connection.

Z-Wave Plus

Z-Wave Plus technology is an advanced certification program for identifying products that use the Z-wave hardware platform also known as Gen 5 Z-Wave. The newest Z-Wave Plus technology gives this panel a more extensive operating range and the ability to control an unlimited array of smart home security technologies.

Products that are Z-Wave Plus certified feature a select set of extended capabilities and features that enhance your experience with more comfortable and faster setup and installation. Z-Wave Plus advancements also provide faster operation, longer battery life, improved noise immunity, and better wireless range.

Bluetooth Touchless Disarming

The IQ Panel 2 comes with a Bluetooth radio system that allows users to pair up to 5 tablets or smartphones for Bluetooth Touchless Disarming. If the panel is armed in “away” mode, you just need to come within range, and it disarms automatically.

Bluetooth Touchless Disarming increases both user satisfaction and engagement, which means that you can just leave your phone in your pocket or handbag and the security system will disarm automatically once you get home.

It is secure, encrypted, and individually authenticated. It also allows for automation rules such as “unlock the front door and turn on the porch light when the system is disarmed by an authorized user” so that your home became unlocked and disarmed as you approach. That means you don’t have to go right to the panel when you come home; it will recognize your device and disarm the system wirelessly.

Glass-Break Detection

The IQ Panel 2 uses built-in stereo microphones, and a quad-core processor that use custom algorithms to detect the difference between a dropped glass and a breaking window and will alert you in case an intruder breaks in. For the best coverage, the panel should be centrally located to detect the most windows in your home.

Android 5.1 OS

Technology can sometimes be a pain, and it can be hard to learn how to use some platforms. Older systems typically don’t provide software updates. Fortunately, this is no longer an issue with the IQ Panel 2 since it uses the Android 5 operating system that’s upgradable, familiar, intuitive, as well as future proof. The IQ Panel 2 uses Android software, which means that it will be incredibly familiar to anybody that has ever used a smartphone.

Built-In 5MP Camera

People typically have video cameras with their alarm systems, but not many have a camera built inside the keypad. The IQ Panel 2 comes with a 5MP camera that captures disarm photos whenever someone tries to access the system settings using an invalid code along with the date and time it was disarmed. The images are then sent directly to your smartphone thus helping you see who entered your home. If you have children at home, this can be a huge benefit.

Digital Photo Frame

When the IQ Panel 2 isn’t in use, you have the option to display a weather/clock screen or to use the screen as a digital photo frame. Camouflage the panel or also hide it on a small side table or kitchen countertop using the customs counter mount option. The built-in Micro SD card slot allows you to load your own photos as the screensaver.