TSB #: 250609
DATE: 06/09/25
RE: IQ Panel 4/IQ4 HUB/IQ4 NS - 4.6.1 SOFTWARE UPDATE
RELEASE NOTES & UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS
Release Notes:
New Features:
• Added support for new PowerG+ devices
• PGPx303 (Thin Door/Window)
• PGPx945E (Door/Window w/Aux)
• PGPx914 (Motion)
• PGPx922 (Glass Break)
• PGPx920 (Repeater)
• PGPx934P (PIR CAM)
• PGPx976 (Smoke Detector)
• PGPx986 (Water Tile)
• PGP-IOx (PowerG PGM Module)
• PowerG + 3-Way Switch and Dimmer
• Added support for new PowerG+ Features
• Dealer LockDown
• Battery gauge reporting to Alarm.com
• Dirtiness level for the new PGPx976 Smoke Detector
• Added support for Analytic Video event thumbnails to be displayed directly on the IQ Panel 4 / IQ4 Hub UI
• Added support for Analytic Video events to be annunciated directly on the IQ Panel 4 / IQ4 Hub UI
• Added support to allow the Installer, Dealer or Admin to select two PowerG / PowerG+ devices that can report
ambient temperature and show those temperatures on the Panel UI and Weather clock
• Added Silent Disarming icon when system armed in stay
• Added a new Water Valve jam state for specific Z-wave shut off valves
• Added support for Dark Mode on IQR-PG (IQ Remote PowerG) – configurable per device
• Added lock screen support for IQR-PG (IQ Remote PG) when paired via PowerG
• Added support to the IQR-PG (IQ Remote PG) for video streaming when paired via PowerG (Remote must be
paired via PowerG and then connected to a WiFi network)
• Added the ability for end users to drag and adjust the order of devices on the lighting page
• Added an option to allow life safety device troubles to be muted on the panel during NightTime mode
• Added a new option to enable/disable Bluetooth audio (individual device setting)
• Added a new bypass attribute when creating a user locally on the panel (requires secure arming to be enabled)
• Added a new 60-minute option under Installer Test Mode
• Added support to hide Z-wave end points when required
• Added Commercial naming options for Automation devices
• Added programming option to support the ability to disable the tamper on IQ Hardwire PowerG
(PGxWLSHW8/PGxHRDW8) & PGP-IOx modules
• Added support when utilizing the IQ Hardwire PowerG (PGxWLSHW8/PGxHRDW8) & PGP-IOx groups
defined as silent will activate the siren output for use with a strobe
• Added remote support for Z-Wave device OTA
• Added virtual device support for Ecobee thermostat to the IQ Panel 4 / IQ4 Hub UI
Fixes/Improvements:
• Improved ease of use when dimming light modules on the panel UI
• Improved user code access to WiFi screen (EN Grade2)
• Updated shade icon
• Changed wording on panel UI for “swap” to “replace”
• Enhanced annunciations when partitions enabled
• Corrected an issue where the panel siren may not sound for severe weather alerts
• Corrected an issue where the panel could switch to stay when arming away
• Updated Z-Wave firmware from v7.15 to v7.18 improving large network performance
• Re-enabled group 50 that will allow SBTM service from alarm.com and report signals to central stations
• Corrected an issue where remote arm commands were not working for EN Grade2 panels in specific scenarios
Update Instructions:
Compatibility Note: Your IQ Panel must be on software version 4.4.0 or higher and connected to WiFi to install
this updated wirelessly. For any Panels below 4.4.0 – please review the software update instructions located at
SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS - Qolsys
1- Swipe down from the top of the screen and touch “Settings"
2- Touch “Advanced Settings”
3- Enter a valid installer code (default is 1111)
4- Touch "Upgrade Software"
5 -Touch “Patch Tag” and enter the patch iqpanel4.6.1 then touch OK
6- Touch "Upgrade Using Network" (Panel must be connected to Wi-Fi). Update will download and install
7- Once complete touch "OK" to reboot the Panel. DO NOT TOUCH THE SCREEN. The update process will take
approximately 5 minutes. After the Panel reboots the home screen will appear and the LED will turn green.