The latest firmware version for the Qolsys IQ Panel 4 is 4.6.1, released around June 2025. This update includes several new features, such as support for PowerG+ devices, improved life-safety trouble sound muting, and integration with Ecobee thermostats.
New features and improvements in version 4.6.1
- Mute life-safety trouble sounds: You can now mute trouble sounds for life-safety alerts, even when the panel is in NightTime mode.
- Ecobee thermostat support: The update adds support for seeing and controlling Ecobee thermostats that work with Alarm.com.
- Adjust lighting screen order: You can now drag and drop devices to reorder them on the lighting screen.
- Support for PowerG+ devices: This includes new security sensors, smoke detectors, life safety devices, and some automation devices, which offer enhanced functionality like dealer ID locking and battery analytics.
- Analytic video event thumbnails: The system now supports thumbnails for analytic video events.
- Dark mode: A dark mode is now available on the IQR-PG.
- Other fixes: The update includes fixes for improved dimming of light modules, corrected issues with the panel siren for weather alerts, and improved user code access to the WiFi screen.
How to update
- Your IQ Panel must be on software version 4.4.0 or higher to receive this update.
- The panel must be connected to WiFi.
- You can update remotely, but you may need to enter the patch tag iqpanel4.6.1 in the “Upgrade Software” menu under “Patch Tag” to initiate the network upgrade.
- For manual updates, you will need to follow the specific instructions provided by Qolsys or your service provider, as they may differ.