Sep 26, 2025
Qolsys IQ Panel 2 – Configure Bluetooth Disarming
Overview
The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 includes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.0), supporting up to five paired mobile devices for Bluetooth disarming. When enabled, the system disarms automatically from Armed Away when a paired device comes within range. Events are logged in history (e.g., “Disarmed by John Doe’s iPhone”).
Note: Devices can only be added/edited locally at the panel, but can be deleted locally or remotely (Partner Portal or MobileTech).
Add Bluetooth Devices (at the Panel)
- Tap Settings → Advanced Settings.
- Enter the installer code.
- Tap Installation → Devices → Bluetooth Devices.
- Tap Add Device → select your phone from Available devices.
- If not listed, confirm Bluetooth is ON and tap Rescan.
- Tap Pair → configure:
- Name: label device.
- Disarming: Allow or Disable.
- Partition Access: (FW 2.4.0+) assign one partition to disarm.
- Tap Save.
Note: Your phone may show the panel as “Not Connected.” This is normal.
Edit Bluetooth Devices (at the Panel)
- Go to Settings → Advanced Settings → enter installer code.
- Tap Installation → Devices → Bluetooth Devices.
- Tap Edit Device → choose device → adjust Name, Disarming, or Partition Access.
- Tap Save.
Delete Bluetooth Devices
From the Panel
- Tap Settings → Advanced Settings → enter installer code.
- Tap Installation → Devices → Bluetooth Devices.
- Tap Delete Device → select device → Delete → OK.
From the Partner Portal
- Log into the Partner Portal.
- Select the customer account → click Equipment.
- In Peripheral List, click Change for the device → choose Delete Peripheral → Send Command.
- Allow a few minutes for changes to sync.
From the MobileTech App
- Log into the MobileTech app → find the customer account.
- Tap Equipment → Peripherals → select device.
- Tap Delete Peripheral → confirm OK.
- Allow a few minutes for sync.
Configure Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth can be configured locally or remotely (Partner Portal / MobileTech). Settings include:
- Bluetooth On/Off – enables/disables Bluetooth on the panel.
- Bluetooth Disarming – enables/disables disarming for all paired devices.
- Bluetooth Disarm Timeout – sets wait time after arming away before devices can disarm (options: 1, 5, 10, 20, 30 minutes; default is 10).
At the Panel
- Tap Settings → Advanced Settings → enter installer code.
- Tap Installation → Devices → Bluetooth Devices.
- Tap Settings → adjust desired Bluetooth option.
From the Partner Portal
- Log into the Partner Portal.
- Select customer → Equipment → Panel → View Panel Settings.
- Click Edit for the Bluetooth setting → adjust.
From the MobileTech App
- Log into the MobileTech app → select customer.
- Tap Equipment → Panel.
- Tap Edit for Bluetooth → adjust.