Where can I purchase a Qolsys kit? Also after installing this system do I need to have a monitoring system or can it work off if wifi and the internet. I know that I would not have cellular service. But will i have access to the alarm.com app to get notification over the internet and view my zwave cameras. Lastly would the control panel work without the monitoring service?
Thank you so much
Hello and welcome to the forum!
Where can I purchase a Qolsys kit?
You can purchase a Qolsys IQ brand panel from us, although, we do not offer “kits” and all products are sold a la carte. However, this does not mean you have to purchase it from suretyDIY. As long as the panel is Alarm.com compatible it will work with our service and thus, may be purchased elsewhere.
Also after installing this system do I need to have a monitoring system or can it work off if wifi and the internet
A Qolsys IQ panel can only function remotely with an Alarm.com account. You would need the Basic or Gold package, either of which can be purchased with, or without, Central Station Monitoring.
I know that I would not have cellular service. But will i have access to the alarm.com app to get notification over the internet and view my zwave cameras.
While the Qolsys IQ can utilize dual band communication (wifi and cellular) a cellular signal is required to use the security system through Alarm.com and suretyDIY. Z-wave cameras do not work with the Qolsys IQ panel or through Alarm.com.
Lastly would the control panel work without the monitoring service?
Yes and no. It will work in that tripped sensors will send a signal to the panel and Z-wave devices can be controlled at the panel but it would be little more than a noise maker in terms of home security. In order to get notifications to your phone, home automation rules/scenes and mobile commands as well as Central Station monitoring, a monthly service package would need to be purchased.