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Update Qolsys IQPanel 2+ Firmware to 2.5.2

August 24, 2020

Qolsys released yet again another small patch to alleviate some lingering issues. While this update does not offer any new and exciting features / integrations, it does help those using the 16 zone hardwired translators and improves on some communications with alarm.com

The official patch notes are as follows:

Improved filtering for low battery alerts when using an IQ 16z Hardwired translator.
Updates to broadband communication between the panel and Alarm.com.
Fix for reporting carrier stats to the back end for enhanced troubleshooting
Fixes for intermittent issues with image uploads

How to update your Qolsys IQPanel 2+

Step 1: Advanced Settings

Go to your MAIN panel (should be the only one unless you have a secondary Keypad). You’re going to want to swipe down from the middle top bring up the advanced settings menu.

Once there you’re going to want to click ADVANCED SETTINGS then enter the installers code.

Step 2: Upgrade Software

Once your installer code has been successfully been accepted you will be greeted with a similar layout with the one below. You’re going to want to click and open the upgrade software setting on your IQ PAnel2+

Step 3(a) and (b): Normal and Patch Tag installation

A) – Under normal circumstances you should be able to update your panel via WIFI using the Upgrade Using Network field. Clicking this field will communicate with the update servers and verify if there is a newer firmware version.

b) If the event you want to force a specific update, there is Patch tag. Patch tag will tell the server you want a specific update to your panel and will bypass normal updating procedures. If your panel is not giving you the option to update to 2.5.2 you can do so by entering Iqpanel2.5.2 – This is case sensitive.

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Change your Qolsys Icon on Ubiquiti

August 24, 2020

My home network was recently upgraded to a Ubiquiti style platform. While adding items I noticed my Qolsys Alarm Panels were not showing their correct icons. If you’re the type to label their network peripherals and want their correct icon then follow the steps below.

Step 1 –

Click network to open up the network side of your ubiquiti system ( the above shown is off my Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro )

Step 2 –

In your left panel you will see a few options to select. Click the Insights link

Step 3 –

You’re going to want to find something similar to the picture above. Granted you’re going to want to be 100% sure before you add your label / icon. If you have a myriad of items on your network and cant easily tell which is your Qolsys panel then I suggest you verifying of the panel itself.

Step 4 –

If you’ve found your Qolsys panel and are sure of it click the line to be brought up to item details

Step 5 –

Once in the item details you’re going to want to click ITEM DETAILS, and expand the Device Fingerprint. In the action field you will want to click Report Wrong Icon

Step 6 –

Enter Qolsys into the search field and the IQ panel will appear. Clicking Submit will push the changes over to the client and VIOLA. You have a new Qolsys IQ Panel icon on your Ubiquiti platform.