How hard is it to upgrade from IQ2 to IQ4 panel?

[Jonathan_Kozolchyk (DapperDog)]

Hi folks,

How hard is it to migrate from an IQ2 panel to an IQ4? All of my sensors are interlogix from the original IQ panel.

Thanks!

[nicholas]

There are two main options for swapping from an IQ Panel 2 to an IQ Panel 4.

The backup and restore process will carry over user codes and RF sensor programming to the new panel. This guide describes the backup and restore process for Qolsys systems.

Backup and Restore Process for Qolsys Brand Panels (IQ Panel Gen 1, IQ Panel 2, IQ Panel 4

This guide covers the process of swapping from an older Qolsys brand panel to a newer one. This process requires your current panel to be communicating with Alarm.com so a backup can be run. Caution: For Surety subscribers, do not swap to your new panel via System Manager. This will overwrite the backup and will require manual programming of the new panel. What can be Backed up and Restored? Because the architecture is similar between the different models, it is possible to have a backup of…

You can also swap the panel manually, which would involve programming the panel from scratch and swapping your IMEI number using the System Manager. Steps for programming an IQ Panel 4 can be found below.

Qolsys IQ Panel 2, IQ Panel 4 Sensor Programming 319.5Mhz

This guide covers some common programming choices for the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 and 2+ alarm panels. Below is the pathway taken at the panel to access sensor programming. We recommend choosing the Auto Learn Sensor feature. [Qolsys-Senosr-Programming] After choosing Auto Learn Sensor, the panel will begin to listen for the sensor’s signal. It is at this point that you would tamper or trip the sensor to initiate the pairing process. For a list of Sensor Group choices, please see this guide here. …