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Pre-Order the Qolsys IQ PowerG Lock Now!

Pre-Order the all-new Qolsys IQ PowerG Lock from GeoArm.com.

The all-new Qolsys IQ Locks are now on Pre-Order at GeoArm.com. The IQ Locks come available in three aesthetically pleasing finishes; Satin Nickel, Matte Black, and Oil Rubbed Bronze.

The Qolsys PowerG Door Lock is a smart door lock that uses PowerG long-range wireless technology and is designed to provide secure access control to your home or office. The PowerG technology ensures a reliable and encrypted wireless connection between the lock and the Qolsys control panel, offering enhanced security.

The IQ door lock can be easily integrated into your existing Qolsys PowerG-compatible security system and can be controlled remotely through the Alarm.com mobile app or web portal. The IQ Lock also supports keyless entry options such as PIN codes, providing convenience and flexibility for all users

IQ PowerG Lock Features:

  • Better Range – Stable wireless communication over long range applications
  • Easy Installation – Easy configuration for smart locks with PowerG wireless communication
  • Reliable Connectivity – Reduce truck rolls by eliminating unstable wireless network connections
  • High Strength – ANSI Grade 2 certifications brings extra security and piece of mind
  • Attractive Styling – Rubbed Oil Bronze finish allows for the best style fit on certain door colors
  • Compatibility – Qolsys IQ4 NS, Qolsys IQ Panel 4, Qolsys IQ4 Hub, Qolsys IQ Pro, DSC PowerSeries Neo, DSC PowerSeries Pro

Pre-Order the IQ Lock?

Qolsys IQ Door Lock in Satin Nickel Finish (PN: IQDLK-PGK-SN)

Qolsys IQ Door Lock in Matte Black Finish (PN: IQDLK-PGK-MB)

Qolsys IQ Door Lock in Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish (PN: IQDLK-PGK-ORB)

GeoAlarm Firmware Update 1609.06

The newest GeoAlarm Firmware Update 1609.06 is set to elevate the user experience.

GeoAlarm security system clients are going to love the release of firmware version 1609.06, a comprehensive update that promises not just improvements but also a series of new features designed to elevate the user experience to the next level.

Here’s a more expansive sneak peek into what this update brings to the table before we proceed with the broader release to live GeoAlarm systems already installed in the field.

New Features

  • Live Weather Updates: GeoAlarm customers can soon enjoy real-time weather updates directly on the panel display, adding a touch of convenience to their daily routine.
  • Revamped Clone Feature: The new and improved clone feature now allows for smoother setup and transitions between devices.

Significant Improvements

  • Enhanced Wi-Fi Connectivity: We’ve introduced a feature that provides timely notifications in the event of Wi-Fi loss, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity
  • Door Lock Functionality Revamp: Experience heightened security and versatility with the improved door lock functionalities, now supporting extended user code inputs for increased safety.
  • Simplified Camera Integration: The process of adding cameras is now more user-friendly, with intelligent prompt windows to guide users through the process, simplifying the setup and saving valuable time.
  • Optimized Weather Feature Logic: Offering a smoother, more intuitive user interface, this enhancement ensures that users have the latest information at their fingertips without any hitches.
  • Improved Security Protocols: In a bid to ensure utmost security, we have fortified the panel settings, preventing unauthorized access and ensuring peace of mind.

Bug Fixes

  • Enhanced System Stability: We’ve undertaken extensive measures to enhance system stability, ironing out issues that caused unexpected reboots, thus guaranteeing a smoother and more reliable user experience.
  • Grammar and Interface Corrections: To enhance user comprehension, we have corrected several grammar issues and polished the user interface for better readability and understanding.
  • Security Settings Revamped: We have fixed a series of bugs that were affecting security settings, including correcting door lock descriptions and ensuring secure SIM card information display, reinforcing the safety of your system.


We trust that these GeoAlarm system improvements will significantly elevate the user experience, offering not just superior functionality but also a heightened level of convenience and security.

Learn More About the GeoAlarm Security System on Yahoo Finance!

The GeoAlarm Security System as seen on Yahoo Finance!

Reading about the all-new GeoAlarm controller on Yahoo Finance! After 4 years of R&D, GeoArm has launched this smart home security system with built-in technology geared to outperform ADT + Brinks, Ring, SimpliSafe and Vivint (for under $400.00).

By GeoAlarm controller is easy to setup and can be DIY self-monitored and paired with central station alarm monitoring services too. So, what are you waiting for? You can save your MONEY by purchasing the GeoAlarm Security System instead! And, best of all there are no-term contracts and GeoAlarm monitoring plans start at just $8 a month!

Introducing the Qolsys IQR-PG Secondary Touchscreen Wireless Keypad

The all-new Qolsys IQR-PG Remote PowerG Secondardy Touchscreen Keypad has been released!

GeoArm has released the all-new Qolsys IQ Remote PowerG (Part Number: IQR-PG) which is a secondary tablet that pairs with the IQ Panels that include the IQ Panel 4, IQ4 Hub and powerful commercial grade IQ Pro control panels. Not only does it provide a way to arm and disarm your Qolsys IQ control panel and see sensor status, but it gives you the features you don’t get in your mobile app like chimes, emergency panics, and a siren. Running on a full Android 7.1 operating system the IQ Remote IQR-PG can be upgraded over-the-air “OTA” as new software upgrades are released.

The IQR-PG secondary tablet contains a 7″ touchscreen with Wi-Fi connectivity and a backup battery. The IQR-PG allows the user to choose either Wi-Fi or PowerG to easily connect to the IQ Panel. The home screen is divided into three sections. The header shows the date and time, today’s weather (Wi-Fi enrollment only), message center and the Settings tray. The Primary interface shows arming options and sensor status and partition select. The footer shows panic options and additional pages. The IQ Remote PowerG can be set to display digital photos when not in use. This feature, called “Photo Frame”, can be changed or turned off.

Product Features:

  • PowerG – Massive range for secondary control of your home or business
  • 7″ Inch Touch Display – Large, easy to read screen to manage your security system
  • Battery Backup – UL 2610 / ULC-S304 rated including 24-hour backup
  • OTA Upgrades – Upgrades over Wi-Fi or Access Point
  • Smart Home Control – Smart light and lock control from remote locations
  • Panel Compatibility – One remote controller that works with IQ Panel 4, IQ4 Hub and IQ Pro

Verizon CDMA Cellular Sunset Coming Soon for Security Industry

The Verizon CDMA nationwide wireless cellular network shutdown is starting soon!

The Verizon® CDMA Network will be shut down permanently starting December 31st, 2022.

This will be a nationwide event which should be completed within the first week of 2023. Customers with Verizon CDMA communicators may begin to see communication failures and panel keypad faults as early as 11/21/22.

If applicable, please order a new compatible replacement LTE alarm communicator today to avoid any disruption in your alarm monitoring services.

Order Online: https://www.geoarm.com/burglary-intrusion-alarm-communicator-panels.html

Qolsys IQ4 Hub Panel Has Been Released by GeoArm

The Qolsys IQ4 Hub (from Johnson Controls) all-in-one wireless 7″ touchscreen smart security system with automation has been released to the DIY security marketplace. The affordable IQ4 Hub contains a built-in Alarm.com dual-path wifi/cellular Verizon LTE communicator and either a S-Line/legacy 319.5 MHz wireless receiver, legacy 345 MHz, legacy 433 MHz or PowerG receiver and all the bells and whistles.

The IQ4 Hub also includes other key features such as; Bluetooth, Z-Wave 800-Series automation module, smash and grab reporting. It features a SmartMount system, all internal antennas and an easy on-screen installation wizard. With a built-in front speaker the IQ4 Hub allows for 85dB piezo audible siren to alert nearby individuals of an alarm initiating event. It has a dual panel and wall tamper with spring release and smash and grab reporting. Additionally, the panel has a single wake/sleep button for added user convenience.

Johnson Control’s Qolsys IQ4 Hub is simple to wall-mount in minutes and even easier to use.

The touchscreen panel also includes Live View which is the ability to view Alarm.com video cameras on the screen, and Live Answer. Live Answer give the user the ability to answer their Alarm.com video doorbell from the IQ4 Hub inside the property, such as the Alarm.com ADC-VDB770 touchless video doorbell. Live Answer will also work with Live View cameras that have voice capability, such as the Alarm.com ADC-V515 indoor security camera. With Alarm.com’s video monitoring solutions in place you can view and respond through the interactive app, and you can also see who is at the front door by just looking at the IQ4 Hub touchscreen.

The IQ4 Hub leverages the power of it’s Android 9 operating system with a QualComm Snapdragon 8 core SOM (System on a Module) processor having 16GB NAND Flash internal memory. The IQ4 Hub has an aesthetically pleasing and elegant modern user interface that keeps you connected to an entire ecosystem of smart devices, giving you complete control over your entire apartment, home or small business.

Product Features:

  • Affordable All-in-One : 8-Core Processor, LTE and WiFi Dual-Path, 7″ Touchscreen
  • Choose Your Version : PowerG or S-Line or Interlogix or 2GIG or DSC or Honeywell
  • Video : Live View, Live Answer doorbell and cameras on screen
  • Bluetooth : Touchless disarming, music streaming
  • Easy Installation : SmartMount, Install Wizard, on-screen diagnostics

IQ4 Hub Model Numbers: IQPH051, IQPH052, IQPH053 and IQPH054

Brilliant Smart Home Hub Integrates with Resideo Total Connect 2.0 and Much More!

The Brilliant Smart Home Hubs work with Just About Everything in the Integrated Home Tech.

The Brilliant Resideo BHA120USWH all-in-one smart home control panel have just been released for sale at GeoArm.

When adding the Brilliant Control Hub it instantaneously transforms any property, especially those with a Total Connect 2.0 security system, by simply replacing the light switch with a Brilliant touchscreen panel.

Brilliant Controls include an all-in-one mobile friendly app that provide the end user with complete control of the home or business from anywhere. These Brilliant smart panels can also be installed as secondary controllers with any Resideo ProSeries, VISTA, LYNX and Lyric Controller security system. Brilliant works with Resideo, Honeywell Home, Ring, Google Nest, Sonos, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit and Siri, Samsung SmartThings, Schlage, Yale, Kwikset, August, Philips Hue, Genie, Overhead Door, Somfy, and many other top smart home brands.

The Brilliant Panels are designed to be installed in place of any standard 1, 2, 3 or 4-gang light switch panel with neutral and ground wires (fits any 1 to 4-gang electrical boxes).

The Brilliant Panel makes it easy to control your security, automation and video around the home.

Alula’s CAM-DB-JS1 Smart Video Doorbell Launched at GeoArm

Alula CAM-DB-JS1 smart video doorbell is now available for sale at GeoArm Security.

GeoArm has just released the new Alula CAM-DB-JS1 smart video doorbell camera for the DIY home security market.

The Alula CAM-DB-JS1 is an 1080p HD WiFi video doorbell camera that is designed for the Connect+ control panel or BAT-CONNECT universal tri-path alarm communicator. By using the CAM-DB-JS1 camera, customers can get a clear view of their doorstep from virtually anywhere.

With Alula’s Video Doorbell Camera, featuring 1080P HD video and 16 feet of night vision, customers will be able to view real-time footage and recorded clips of activity at their doorstep. It also has two-way audio functionality, enabling interaction with visitors through the Alula Smart Security App or the Slimline Touchpad PRO control interface.

The Video Doorbell can be used as a stand alone video surveillance system or as part of a more holistic security and automation system when paired with Alula’s Connect+ panel or BAT-Connect communicator.

Product Features:

  • 1080p HD video
  • Two way audio
  • Motion Detection
  • Supports 2.4GHz WiFi
  • 140° field of view
  • 16 foot night vision
  • 2MP image sensor
  • Micro SD card included
  • Compatible with; Alula Connect+ panel (RE6100P-XX-X) and Alula’s BAT-CONNECT-A or BAT-CONNECT-V universal tri-path alarm communicators

Geo-Services is now called “Alarm.com Places”

Alarm.com officially changed the naming of their “Geo-Services” to be called “Alarm.com Places”.

Alarm.com has relaunched their “Geo-Services” to be coined as Alarm.com Places moving forward for smart business and home security.

Starting back in the October 2021, the add-on Alarm.com Places feature was officially renamed and has been available to all GeoArm customers. By upgrading to having Alarm.com Places, the user can add and manage their geo-fenced locations from the mobile app* as well as on the website.

From the website, customers can easily create automation rules and reminders to:

  • Turn on lights
  • Open or close garage doors
  • Arm panels
  • Adjust thermostats

*Rules can be created only on the customer website.

Users can leverage this cool Alarm.com interactive feature to better control their smart devices from when they first leave to when they return back to the property. This control includes the lights, switches, thermostats, garage openers, and more! 

Alula’s CAM-OD-JS1-Al Outdoor Security Camera

Alula CAM-OD-JS1-Al outdoor security cameras has been released by GeoArm Security!

The all-new Alula CAM-OD-JS1-Al is an 1080p HD outdoor bullet security camera has been released at GeoArm.

The CAM-OD-JS1-Al outdoor camera is designed to be used in conjunction with the Connect+ control panel or BAT-CONNECT universal tri-path alarm communicator. Expand your business or home security perimeter with Alula’s Outdoor PoE/WiFi Bullet Camera.

Featuring motion detection and 40 feet of night vision, the Outdoor Bullet Camera provides real-time viewing and recorded clips. Plus with Alula’s Smart Security app you can set up notifications that will alert you when suspicious motion activity is detected. The Outdoor Bullet can be used as a stand alone video surveillance system or as part of a more holistic security and automation system when paired with Alula’s Connect+ panel or BAT-CONNECT communicator.

Product Features:

  • 1080p HD video
  • 492 foot range
  • Motion detection
  • Supports 2.4GHz WiFi
  • 110° field of view
  • 40 foot night vision
  • Black exterior
  • IP66 weatherproof
  • 2MP image sensor
  • Micro SD card
  • Compatible with Alula Connect+ panel (RE6100-XX-X), Alula’s BAT-CONNECT-A/BAT-CONNECT-V universal alarm communicators