Overview
PowerG smoke or CO detector — life-safety wireless device for IQ systems (IQ Smoke, IQ Carbon, IQ Heat).
Life-safety devices have stricter placement and testing requirements than burglary sensors. Follow NFPA/local code, use professional monitoring where required, and never substitute takeover modules for fire or CO hardwire.
At a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Detection | Smoke, CO, or heat — SKU specific |
| Wireless | PowerG encrypted |
| Life safety | Follow code; professional monitoring recommended |
What This Device Does Well
Provides reliable supervised status at the panel and Alarm.com when installed, enrolled, and range-tested correctly.
Before You Service or Replace One
- Device age — smoke/CO sensors expire; replace per label date.
- Zone type — fire vs burglary programming differs; do not bypass without authority.
- FireFighter placement — acoustic path to standalone smoke alarms.
- Monitoring — central station fire test procedures for monitored accounts.
Official Sources
Use official Qolsys install PDFs and install guides for exact wiring, enrollment, and firmware — specifications vary by SKU and region.