April 18, 2026

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Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus – Product Review

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Today we will be reviewing the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus wireless encrypted security, automation, and camera system.

IQ Panel 2 Plus offers all of the same features as the regular IQ Panel 2 system but has a few extra goodies that really set it apart.

1)The IQ panel 2 comes with a built-in DSC Power G wireless transceiver module. How does this benefit the end-user?

Power G compatible security systems offer 3 main benefits over all other companies security sensor lines. The most important of the three is the addition of military grade encryption. Most other companies off 128-bit encryption. Power G offers Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) synchronized communication, and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) gives PowerG immense strength to deliver a new, advanced alarm system that provides unmatched advantages.

In addition to military-grade encryption Power G with the IQ Panel 2 plus system the second best nominal range of all security systems right now with ranges of 2400 ft without a repeater and 4800 ft with a repeater. This allows end users with larger applications roughly up to 10-15,000 sqft locations to easily install their own security system.

Lastly, Power G devices offer end users up to 8-year battery life on their sensors so they don’t find themselves constantly having to change batteries like most other DIY security systems.

Learn more about DSC Power G Technology: https://www.geoarm.com/dsc-powerg-security-products.html

2) People that have existing 2GIG, Honeywell, Interlogix or older DSC security systems can now re-use those sensors when upgrading their current touchscreen panel to a Qolsys IQ Panel 2. Make sure to select the correct model number based on what your previous sensors used. So if your old System was a Honeywell make sure you go with either QS9201-5208-840 or QS9202-5208-840 the only difference of those is one is ATT the other is Verizon. Make sure to select which version gives you better cell service in your area. https://www.geoarm.com/qolsys-wireless-alarm-control-panels.html

3) When customers choose the IQ Panel 2 with power g card and add smoke/heat detectors they will enjoy the one go all go feature. This means if one smoke or heat is triggered into alarm all of the other devices you have will sound throughout your home or business. Most DIY security systems cant offers this feature including none power g IQ Panel 2 version.

4) When you decide to get the IQ Panel 2 Plus over the regular IQ Panel 2 if you want to add a secondary keypad around your home or business you don’t have to add an expensive touchscreen you can simply add the WS9LCDWF9: https://www.geoarm.com/ws9lcdwf9-dsc-iotega-wireless-secondary-alarm-keypad.html

Not only is IQ Panel 2 plus an encrypted security system. It also has a built-in Z-wave plus module that can control z-wave and z-wave plus devices. These devices are meant to control lights, locks, thermostats, nest thermostats, Rachio sprinkler controls, and Chamberlin garage door controllers. Once you have all of these devices you can learn them into the Iq panel and Alarm.com smartphone app. After these have been learned into these avenues end-users can verbally control their systems using the Amazon Alexa and google home voice controllers.

In closing Not only is the Iq Panel 2 plus a security, automation system. It also has access to its own wireless security camera line. The biggest advantage of utilizing security, automation and security cameras with the IQ panel 2 plus is that you will only require one app on your smartphone and all of these security automation and cameras can work together to make user friendliness the best in the business. Let us know if you have questions and feel free to comment below.

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