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IQ PANEL 1.6.1 SOFTWARE UPDATE
This Firmware update cannot be applied to systems using an IQ2 until IQ2 firmware update is released.
If your panel’s software version is Q1.4.2 or lower you will need to update to 1.4.3 before you will be able to update to 1.6.1
New Features:
Disarm Photos from the panel camera now push to Alarm.com! Receive Disarm Photos in text, email and push notifications as well as in the online photo gallery. Note: Requires Alarm.com Image Sensor Plus plan
Added support for remote Wi-Fi management via Alarm.com AirFX. You now have the ability to remotely connect an IQ Panel to any network the panel can see
Added remote Z-Wave light state support from Alarm.com
Added support for remote Add/Delete of Z-Wave Devices from Alarm.com
Added support for the Linear Z-Wave Garage Door Opener (GD00Z-4). This device now works both from the local panel interface & from Alarm.com
Weekly & Monthly “Communication Test” setting added to the panel
Added monthly file system maintenance checks to automatically verify file system. Note: When disarmed, Panel will reboot after file system verification check is complete
Fixes/Improvements:
Dialer Delay can now be set to 0 seconds when SIA Limits are turned off
Fire Panic is now silent for 30 minutes after “Disable Siren” option is set. This allows installers to test all signals in a quiet environment. Audible Fire Panic is automatically re-enabled after 30 minute timeout
Improved Image Sensor image handling during Two Way Voice calls
Minor French and Spanish translation changes
Manually changing Time & Date from the panel is now only accessible with the Dealer Code
Fixed an issue that would sometimes make it difficult to Arm Stay from a Keyfob
New! IQ Panel Version 1.6.2 Release Notes
New Features:
• Includes 1.6.1 features and improvements. If updating directly from 1.5.3 please see also 1.6.1 release notes
• Weekly & Monthly “Communication Test” setting fully integrated
• Added support for the new Remote Panic feature from the Alarm.com Mobile App
PhotoFrame Specific Changes
• New and existing systems will default the PhotoFrame display type setting to “Weather/Clock”
• Removed all custom photos from existing systems to clear any overs-sized photo media files
• Reduced custom photo individual file size limit from 1MB to 400KB maximum
• Changed display during Armed Away state to only show Qolsys Home screen
Fixes/Improvements:
• Modified Wi-Fi reconnection process to improve overall system performance
• Fixed a connection error between IQ Panel and IQ2
• Improved memory usage handling to fix system freeze issue
• Improved handling of panel time re-syncing
Update Instructions:
Compatibility Note: This is an incremental update. Your IQ Panel must be on software version Q1.5.1 , 1.5.2, 1.5.3 or 1.6.1 and connected to Wi-Fi to install this update wirelessly. If your panel’s software version is Q1.4.3 or lower you will need to update to 1.5.1 or higher before you will be able to update to 1.6.2. IQ2’s that are paired with the IQ Panel will automatically be updated to the latest IQ2 1.6 software after the 1.6.2 IQ Panel software is applied.