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Qolsys Controller

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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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