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.
Compatible Peripherals
This page lists Qolsys IQ ecosystem compatibility — panels, transceivers, repeaters, and monitoring platforms — not third-party panel brands unless using an approved takeover path.
Host compatibility
| Host / ecosystem | How it connects |
|---|---|
| IQ Panel / IQ Hub | Fire/CO zones when listed |
Not compatible / common mistakes
- Using hardwire takeover for fire/CO where manual prohibits
Replacement guidance
- Match SKU and encryption generation on product label before ordering.
- Delete old zone/device in installer programming before enrolling replacement.
- Document zone number and name for user and central station records.
- Run walk test and communication test after swap on monitored accounts.
Source: IQ smoke/CO install guide (Qolsys official documentation).