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 | ✅ |
| Main Panel Camera Snapshots | ✅ | |
| 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 | ✅ | |
| Force Arm (bypass open zones) | ✅ | |
| 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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