qolsys-controller 0.0.8

A Python module that emulates a virtual IQ Remote device, enabling full local control of a Qolsys IQ Panel

Qolsys Controller - qolsys-controller

A Python module that emulates a virtual IQ Remote device, enabling full local control of a Qolsys IQ Panel over MQTT — no cloud access required.

QolsysController

• ✅ Connects directly to the Qolsys Panel's local MQTT server as an IQ Remote
• 🔐 Pairs by only using Installer Code (same procedure as standard IQ Remote pairing)
• 🔢 Supports 4-digit user codes
• ⚠️ Uses a custom local usercode database — panel's internal user code verification process is not yet supported

Supported Features Milestones

Device	Feature	Status
Panel	Diagnostics sensors	✅
---	---	---
Partitions	Arming status	✅
	Set Exit sounds	✅
	Home Instant arming	✅
	Alarm state and type	✅
	Disarm pictures	🛠️ WIP
---	---	---
Zones	Sensor Status	✅
	Tamper State	✅
	Battery Level	✅
	Signal Level	✅
----	---	---
Dimmers	Read Light Status and Level	✅
	Set Lights Status and Level	✅
---	---	---
Door Locks	Read Lock State	✅
	Set Lock State	🛠️ WIP
---	---	---
Thermostats	Read Thermostat State	✅
	Set Thermostat State	🛠️ WIP
---	---	---
Garage Doors	All	🛠️ WIP
---	---	---
Outlets	All	🛠️ WIP
---	---	---
Generic Z-Wave	Read Battery Level	✅
	Read Pairing Status	✅
	Read Node Status	✅
	Control Generic Z-Wave Devices	🔄 TBD

⚠️ Certificate Warning

During pairing, the main panel issues only one signed client certificate per virtual IQ Remote. If any key files are lost or deleted, re-pairing may become impossible.

A new PKI, including a new private key, can be recreated under specific circumstances, though the precise conditions remain unknown at this time.

Important:
Immediately back up the following files from the pki/ directory after initial pairing:

• .key (private key)
• .cer (certificate)
• .csr (certificate signing request)
• .secure (signed client certificate)
• .qolsys (Qolsys Panel public certificate)

Store these files securely.

📦 Installation

git clone https://github.com/EHylands/QolsysController.git
cd qolsys_controller
pip3.12 install -r requirements.txt

# Change panel_ip and plugin_in in main.py file
python3.12 example.py