Overview
The IQ Base accessory integrates IQ Panel 4 with smart mount/power base features — panel mounting platform, not a standalone alarm panel by itself.
The panel is the brain of the intrusion system: it supervises wired and wireless zones, drives bell/siren outputs, manages automation on supported models, and reports to Alarm.com when a compatible communicator is installed. Installers program zones, user codes, and dialer options with installer menu / pairing wizard (varies by IQ Panel 4, 5, Hub); end users arm/disarm from IQ Remote, keyfobs, or Alarm.com app.
At a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Role | Panel base / smart mount accessory |
| Host | IQ Panel 4 mounting ecosystem |
What This Panel Does Well
Coordinates intrusion zones, automation, user codes, and central station reporting when cell and monitoring are configured.
Before You Service or Replace One
- Exact panel model — IQ Panel 4 vs IQ5 vs IQ Pro vs IQ Hub — firmware and modules differ.
- Encryption — PowerG vs legacy card vs hardwire module sensors in the field.
- Cell module SKU — Built-in cellular vs Wi-Fi path per panel SKU and Alarm.com plan.
- Installer code — required for zone changes; document before service.
- Alarm.com dealer — account status, plan, and remote programming access.
Official Sources
Use official Qolsys install PDFs and install guides for exact wiring, enrollment, and firmware — specifications vary by SKU and region.