Qolsys Controller

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

QolsysController

✅ Connects directly to the Qolsys IQ Panel's local MQTT interface 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 internal validation is not yet supported)
🌐 Now includes a built-in MQTT Bridge - MQTT Bridge, enabling seamless publishing of panel updates and handling of incoming commands

📦 Installation

Please check Advanced instructions

pip install qolsys-controller
qolsys-controller --verbose --config 'path_to_config_file'

Troubleshooting

Functionality Highlights

Category	Feature	Status
Panel	Diagnostic Sensors	✅
	Panel Scenes	✅
	Speak Command	✅
	Weather Forecast	✅
Partition	Arming Status and Alarm State	✅
	Home Instant Arming	✅
	Home Silent Disarming (Firmware 4.6.1)	✅
	Set Exit Sounds and Entry Delay	✅
Zones	Sensor Status	✅
	Tamper State	✅
	Battery Level	✅
	Temperature (supported PowerG device)	✅
	Light (supported PowerG device)	✅
	Average and Latest dBm	✅

Automation Devices	Z-Wave	PowerG	Zigbee	Alarm.com
Door Lock	✅	✅	✅	❌
Energy Clamp	✅	❌	❌	❌
External Siren	✅	❌	❌	❌
Garage Door	✅	❌	❌	✅
Light	✅	✅	✅	✅
Smart Outlet	🛠️	❌	❌	❌
Thermometer	✅	❌	❌	❌
Thermostat	✅	❌	❌	❌
Water Valve	🛠️	❌	❌	❌

🛠️ = partially supported or untested

⚠️ 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.

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