Upgrade from 2GIG GC3 to IQ 2+

Depending on which panel you are coming from, there would be a variety of benefits. This thread offers a comparison between the GC3 and the IQ Panel 2+.

Bullet points:

  • Alarm.com video on the panel
  • On screen doorbell video calls
  • MyQ garage control via the panel
  • Advanced Z-wave diagnostics and network mapping
  • Power G sensor compatibility (Power G benefits are many, from frequency hopping spread spectrum RF to encryption to extreme range 4-6 times that of standard sensors.)
  • Compatibility with existing legacy sensors. Choose the 345mhz version and reuse the 2GIG sensors.

I would add that generally Qolsys pumps out more frequent firmware and feature updates. 2GIG has made a big improvement by releasing the e-series systems to give encryption options, but that requires swapping out the panel as well, and I would recommend the IQ Panel 2+ if you’re looking to do that.