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IQ Panel 2 Guide

Summary

This article includes: instructional video demonstrates how to perform basic functions on the IQ Panel 2, arming/disarming methods, checking system status, managing user codes, adjusting display and audio settings, and powering the panel on and off.

Specifications

  • Dimension: 5″ H × 7.75″ W × 0.75″ D
  • Touch screen: capacitive glass multi-touch
  • Battery: lithium-polymer 3200 mAh
  • Storage: 8 GB NAND flash + microSD slot
  • Z-Wave Plus: up to 128 devices
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band; Bluetooth 4.0
  • Cellular: LTE
  • Front camera: 5 MP fixed focus
  • Operating temperature: –10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)

IQ Panel 2 Base View

Features

  • Dual-path (LTE + Wi-Fi) connectivity for redundancy
  • Built-in Z-Wave Plus (2×2 MIMO) for locks, lights, thermostats
  • Bluetooth disarm—keep your phone in your pocket
  • Onboard 5 MP camera captures disarm photos
  • Built-in glassbreak detector & 85 dB siren
  • Customizable photo frame when idle
  • Expandable via up to 4 field-replaceable radios
  • Works with the Brinks Home™ Mobile App

User Functions

Arm Away

Use when leaving the premises.

  1. Press the Lock icon.
  2. Select Arm Away.
  3. Vacate during the exit-delay timer.

Press Lock Select Arm Away

Exit Delay Timer Armed Away Confirmation

Arm Instant

Perimeter only; no entry delay.

  1. Tap Lock.
  2. Tap the right-arrow icon.
  3. Tap Entry Delay so it reads Off.
  4. Select Arm Stay or Arm Away.

Tap Lock Tap Instant

Disable Entry Delay Select Arm Mode

Force Arm Away

Bypasses open zones automatically.

  1. Tap Lock.
  2. Select Arm Away.

Force Arm Step 1 Force Arm Step 2 Bypassed Zones

Arm Partition Away

Arms only the selected partition.

  1. Enter your code at the lock screen.
  2. Swipe to choose partition.
  3. Tap Lock, then Arm Away.

Select Partition Swipe Partition Confirm Arm Partition

Quick Exit (from Arm Stay)

Allows exit without disarming.

  1. Tap the runner icon.
  2. A 120-second exit delay begins.

Quick Exit Step 1 Quick Exit Step 2

Arm Stay

Use when remaining on site.

  1. Tap Lock.
  2. Select Arm Stay.

Arm Stay Step 1 Arm Stay Option Armed Stay

Force Arm Stay

Bypasses open sensors, arms ready ones.

  1. Tap Lock; open zones display.
  2. Select Arm Stay.

Force Stay Step 1 Force Stay Step 2 Force Stay Step 3

Silent Arm

Arm without exit tones.

  1. Tap Lock, then More (≫).
  2. Tap Exit Sounds to toggle off.
  3. Select Arm Stay or Arm Away.

Silent Arm Step 1 Silent Arm Step 1b Silent Arm Step 2 Silent Arm Step 2b

Disarm System

Silences alarms and resets.

  1. When armed away, enter your code during entry delay.
  2. When armed stay, tap Lock and enter your code.

Enter Code Disarmed Disarm Step

Disarm Partition

Disarm a specific partition.

  1. Enter your code at the lock screen.
  2. Swipe to select the partition.
  3. Tap Lock, then enter the partition’s code.

Select Partition Choose Partition Enter Partition Code

Change Partition

Partitions must be enabled via Settings → Advanced Settings → Installation → Installer Settings → General → Enable Partitions.

  1. Enter your code at the lock screen.
  2. Swipe to choose a different partition (indicator dots change).
  3. Actions (arm/disarm) now apply only to that partition’s sensors.

Partition Step 1 Partition Step 2 Partition Step 3

System & Sensor Status

Check Your System Status

  1. Tap the logo (top right).
  2. Select Messages/Alerts/Alarms.
  3. Swipe left/right to exit.

Open Alerts Alerts List Exit Status Return Home

Check Sensor Status

Shows all sensors and any trouble conditions.

Sensor Status List

Alarm Memory

Clear Alarm History

  1. Tap the envelope icon (top right).
  2. Select Messages & Alerts.
  3. Tap each alarm or tap Acknowledge All.
  4. Tap OK to delete, then swipe to exit.

Select Alarms Acknowledge All Delete Selected Confirm Delete Memory Cleared

User Code Management

Change Master Code

  1. Swipe down the clock display and tap Settings.
  2. Tap Advanced Settings, then enter your current master code.
  3. Select User Management.
  4. Tap the pencil icon next to the Master entry.
  5. Update the name field; tap the checkmark.
  6. Tap the user code field; enter the new code; tap the checkmark.
  7. Tap Save, then press Back or Home to exit.

Settings Menu Advanced Settings Enter Code Select User Mgmt User List Select Master Edit Name Confirm Name Enter New Code Confirm Code Re-confirm Code Save Code Done Exit

Lost Master Code

  1. Swipe down the clock display; tap Settings.
  2. Tap Advanced Settings, then enter the default installer code 1111.
  3. Select User Management.
  4. Tap the pencil icon next to the Master entry.
  5. Tap the code field; press the back arrow to clear; enter new code; tap checkmark.
  6. Tap Save to confirm and exit.

Settings Menu Advanced Settings Enter Code User List Select Master Enter Code Confirm Code Re-confirm Code Save

Delete User Code

  1. Swipe down clock display; tap Settings.
  2. Tap Advanced Settings, then enter your master code.
  3. Select User Management.
  4. Tap the trash icon beside the user.
  5. Tap OK to confirm; then Back or Home to exit.

Settings Menu Enter Code User List Tap Trash Icon Confirm Delete Deletion Complete

Display & Audio Settings

Display Brightness

  1. Swipe down clock display.
  2. Drag the brightness slider left/right.

Settings Menu Brightness Slider

Voice Enable/Disable

  1. Swipe down clock display; tap Settings.
  2. Tap Advanced Settings; enter your code.
  3. Select Sound.
  4. Toggle Voices or Sensors.
  5. Tap Back or Home.

Enter Sound Settings Sound Menu Enter Code

Volume Control

  1. Swipe down clock display.
  2. Slide volume left/right.

Settings Menu Volume Slider

Chime Volume

  1. Swipe down clock display; tap Settings.
  2. Tap Advanced Settings; enter your code.
  3. Select Sound.
  4. Tap dropdown next to Volume.
  5. Adjust chime sliders.
  6. Tap Close, then Back or Home.

Sound Menu Chime Slider Adjust Chime Close Chime

Power Management

How to Reboot the Panel

  1. Swipe down clock display; tap Settings.
  2. Tap Advanced Settings; enter your code.
  3. Tap Power Down; confirm OK.
  4. Wait 2 minutes; hold side power button for 3–4 seconds to power up.

Settings Menu Advanced Settings Power Down Prompt Confirm Power Down Side Power Button

If it doesn’t power up, confirm the outlet works and isn’t on a switch.

How to Power Down the Panel

  1. Unplug the transformer from the outlet.
  2. Allow up to 24 hours for the internal battery to drain.
  3. Plug the transformer back in.
  4. Wait 2 minutes; hold side power button for 3–4 seconds to power up.

Side Power Button

After restoring power, allow up to 24 hours for the low-battery message to clear.

Need Further Assistance?

Text a Support Representative at 469.513.8685.

For complete details, see the IQ Panel 2 User Manual.

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