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New IQ Remote PowerG security panel from Johnson Controls offers superior range and reliability of control

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The IQ Remote PowerG is a secondary control panel that gives customers

the power to control their security and smart home system with the superior

range and reliability of PowerG technology.

ISC West attendees can stop by the Johnson Controls stand 18033 during the show March 29-31 to learn more about the IQ Remote PowerG control panel

MILWAUKEE – (March 27, 2023) – Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announces the new IQ Remote PowerG Security Panel. The IQ Remote PowerG is a secondary control panel that gives customers the power to control their security and smart home system with the superior range and reliability of PowerG technology.

Johnson Controls will showcase the IQ Remote PowerG Security Panel as part of an entire suite of security solutions in stand 18033 at ISC West, March 29 to 31 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“IQ Remote PowerG empowers users to fully utilize security and smart ecosystems wherever they need with PowerG’s reliable connectivity.” – Jonny Safford, commercial marketing manager for Johnson Controls

“IQ Remote PowerG empowers users to fully utilize security and smart ecosystems wherever they need with PowerG’s reliable connectivity,” said Jonny Safford, commercial marketing manager for Johnson Controls.

“Incorporating PowerG is an important step in providing customers with convenient, speedy access to their systems in large residential and commercial installations.”

Customers can add up to eight IQ Remote PowerG panels per system. The 7-inch LCD touchscreen mirrors the elegant user interface of the main IQ Panel 4, providing access to their system and ease of use wherever it is set up. IQ Remote PowerG features the same chimes, voices and alarm sounds as IQ Panel 4, as well as the ability to view video streams from cameras doorbells with the Live View, Live Answer feature.

IQ Remote PowerG is also compatible with the powerful new IQ Pro, a hybrid wired/wireless system built for larger residential, business and commercial installations.

Additional features include PowerG Security Radio for reliable, encrypted, long-range wireless communications, OTA upgrades allowing for future enhancements, emergency panics, and live view video cameras and video doorbell (Wi-Fi required). The IQ Remote PowerG Control Panel is UL 2610 and ULC-S304 rated, including 24-hour backup battery. Users can pair up to three panels over Wi-Fi and five panels over PowerG for a total of eight panels.

Attendees can stop by the Johnson Controls stand (18033) at ISC West to learn about the IQ Remote PowerG and other residential and commercial security solutions. For more information, visit Johnson Controls at ISC West or go to www.johnsoncontrols.com/security.

To preorder the IQ Remote PowerG, find and contact your local distributor here: https://qolsys.com/find-a-distributor/.

Media Contact:
Karen Tognarelli
Director, Public Relations & Media
Direct: +1 571.214.7744

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Read this press release on the Johnson Controls website here

About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.

Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.

Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.

Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @JohnsonControls on social platforms.

Johnson Controls launches new IQ Pro Hybrid Security Panel, adding flexibility to intrusion protection

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The IQ Pro Hybrid Security Panel is purpose built for intrusion protection in

commercial buildings, large residential facilities,

campuses, and K-12 markets.

ISC West attendees can stop by the Johnson Controls stand 18033 during the show March 29-31 to learn more about the IQ Pro Hybrid Security Panel

MILWAUKEE – (March 29, 2023) – Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announces the new IQ Pro Hybrid Security Panel, purpose built for intrusion protection in commercial buildings, large residential facilities, campuses, and K-12 markets. The IQ Pro supports PowerG’s advanced sensor technology with industry-leading wireless range and extensive portfolio of life safety and security devices.

Johnson Controls will showcase the IQ Pro Hybrid Security Panel as part of an entire suite of security solutions in stand 18033 at ISC West, March 29 to 31 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“IQ Pro refines the commercial security category for Johnson Controls, bringing a flexible architecture enabling future hardware and software innovations and integrations.” – Mike Hackett, vice president, global sales & marketing, Johnson Controls

With IQ Pro, installers have the flexibility to connect over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, while simultaneously communicating via LTE. The industry’s best dual-path connectivity improves redundancy and reliability, integrating with Alarm.com for Business, delivering best in class remote connectivity, management, and access.

“IQ Pro refines the commercial security category for Johnson Controls, bringing a flexible architecture enabling future hardware and software innovations and integrations,” said Mike Hackett, vice president, global sales & marketing, Johnson Controls. “By investing in this solution now, building owners and managers can have peace of mind that their facility will be protected for years to come, even as their needs evolve.”

Additional features include IQ Installer Interface for easy installation, addressable loops, and capacity for eight partitions, more than 100 zones, and more than 1,000 users.

Attendees can stop by the Johnson Controls stand (18033) at ISC West to learn about the IQ Pro Hybrid Security Panel and other residential and commercial security solutions. For more information, visit Johnson Controls at ISC West or go to www.johnsoncontrols.com/security.

Media Contact:
Karen Tognarelli
Director, Public Relations & Media
Direct: +1 571.214.7744

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Read this press release on the Johnson Controls website here

About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.
Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.

Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.

Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @JohnsonControls on social platforms.

Press Release: Johnson Controls Honored in Inaugural SecurityInfoWatch Readers’ Choice Awards

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Leading security industry online portal announces top products after more than 1,650 security pros participate in online voting

 

Nov. 2, 2022 — Johnson Controls is pleased to announce that its IQ Panel 4 has been named a winner in the inaugural SecurityInfoWatch.com Readers’ Choice Product Awards in the Residential Security & Smart Home category.

 

The SecurityInfoWatch Readers’ Choice Awards recognize the most impactful products introduced in the physical security industry over the past year (June 2021 through June 2022) in 13 different categories. The program is judged and decided by the very people who use and install these products every day. Voting was open to any SecurityInfoWatch reader (one vote per IP address) during September. In all, more than 1,650 security professionals participated in the voting.

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Press Release: Johnson Controls releases IQ4 Hub for Lower Cost Markets

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New lower cost panel leverages IQ Platform targeting residential, SMB, Builder, MDU/Multifamily and wellness segments.

San Jose, CA — (October 3rd, 2022) — Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings today announced its IQ4 Hub is now available. By utilizing the IQ Platform, this lower-cost adaptation of the IQ Panel 4 targets residential, SMB, builder, Multifamily/MDU and wellness installations with many of the software features customers love – such as Bluetooth Disarming and Dual Path communication on LTE and Wi-Fi – while retaining the IQ Panel 4’s attractive form factor.

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Press Release: Johnson Controls Releases IQ WiFi 6

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San Jose, CA. Sept 26, 2022 – Johnson Controls, the global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the IQ WiFi 6 — a new purpose-built mesh router solution for homes and businesses with security, automation and Wi-Fi devices — is now available. The IQ WiFi 6 is a Wi-Fi Alliance Certified router with Alarm.com management software built in, delivering improved end-to-end user experience and reduced dealer maintenance, support calls and truck rolls.

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Press Release: Johnson Controls Announces IQ Pro for Commercial Markets

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New hybrid panel combines the IQ Panel platform and PowerSeries Neo

The global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings announced today the new IQ Pro, a hybrid panel utilizing the IQ Platform and key features from IQ Panel 4, PowerSeries Neo and customer feedback.  IQ Pro will address the needs of commercial, SMB, large residential, campus, and K-12 markets.

“We are reinventing the commercial security market,” said Mike Hackett, Johnson Controls, VP Global Sales & Marketing.  “We already have a reputation of disruption in the residential security space and we are bringing that same experience to commercial installations. The IQ Pro is a true hybrid panel leveraging key features of IQ Panel 4 and the DSC Neo, the most popular products in their respective spaces.”

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Press Release: Johnson Controls announces IQ Hub for Lower Cost Markets

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New panel leverages IQ Panel platform targeting residential, SMB, Builder, MDU/Multifamily and wellness segments with a lower cost hub.

Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings announced today its new IQ Hub, targeting Residential, SMB, Builder, Multifamily/MDU and Wellness installations.  This lower cost adaptation of the IQ Panel 4 utlizes the IQ Platform, retaining the form factor of IQ Panel 4 and many of the software features customers love such as simultaneous Dual Path communication using LTE & WiFi , Intuitive 7” Touchscreen user interface, Bluetooth Disarming, Live View Cameras and Live Answer Video Doorbells and Z-Wave Plus for compatibility with lights, locks, thermostats and more.

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Press Release: Johnson Controls Announces IQ WiFi 6

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Mesh Router Delivers Purpose Built Network Experience and Dealer Remote Connectivity For Smart, Secure Homes and Businesses

Johnson Controls, the global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces the IQ WiFi 6, a new purpose-built mesh router solution for homes and businesses with security, automation and Wi-Fi devices. The IQ WiFi 6 is a Wi-Fi Alliance Certified router with Alarm.com management software built in, delivering improved end-to-end user experience and reduced dealer maintenance, support calls and truck rolls.

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Johnson Controls announces IQ Panel 4 now available

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IQ Panel 4 replaces award winning IQ Panel 2 Plus as next generation for security and smarthome installs

San Jose, CA — Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the IQ Panel 4 is available now, replacing the award winning Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus.  The All-In-One IQ Panel 4 delivers faster speed and better range on LTE, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, PowerG, and legacy security wireless along with key software and hardware improvements and several industry firsts.

“We want to thank all the dealers who participated in our soft launch,” says Mike Hackett, Johnson Controls VP of Sales & Marketing.  “We are grateful for the feedback and pleased with the ease at which dealers are able to transition.”

“The installation is the same, yet better,” says Robert McDonald District General Manager of Vintage Security. “We didn’t need to schedule extensive training for our team and the IQ Panel 4 specifically addresses key improvements like no external antennas and easier wall mounting.”

“The speakers are awesome,” reports Scott Mcleod, Owner of Hawyeye Security.  “It’s easily the best 2-way of any security panel we’ve ever experienced, and we love the new IQ Base table stand.  Thank you for listening!”

“This thing is FAST!” says Robert Post owner of Post Alarm.  “I noticed it right away, it’s like my home got an upgrade!”

To read the full announcement visit https://qolsys.com/johnson-controls-announces-next-generation-iq-panel-4/

IQ Panel 4 is available now at authorized distributors https://qolsys.com/find-a-distributor/

Media Contacts:

Ryan Nolan
Global Public Relations Program Manager
Building Technologies & Solutions, Johnson Controls
Work: +1 414-524-6170
Mobile: +1 414-378-9641
Ryan.P.Nolan@jci.com

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About Johnson Controls:

At Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.

With a history of more than 135 years of innovation, Johnson Controls delivers the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through its comprehensive digital offering OpenBlue. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology, software as well as service solutions with some of the most trusted names in the industry. For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter

Johnson Controls announces next generation IQ Panel 4

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  • New global platform follows 2020 Johnson Controls acquisition of Qolsys
  • All-In-One smart security panel introduces several industry firsts, including SmartMount installation system improving install ease and time, 8MP Panel Camera, Bluetooth Music Streaming, and IQ Base Table Stand Subwoofer

 

San Jose, CA — July 20, 2021 — Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the IQ Panel 4, a new model of the Qolsys IQ Panel improving on the award-winning IQ Panel 2 Plus.  The All-In-One IQ Panel 4 delivers industry leading connectivity and reliability on LTE, Wi-Fi, Z Wave, Bluetooth, PowerG, and legacy security wireless and includes a highly integrated and powerful IoT processor from Qualcomm.

The elegant 7” HD All-In-One touchscreen has an upgraded 8 Megapixel Panel Camera with Flex-Tilt to adjust camera angle for disarm photos, peek in, and alarm videos.  The new QuadSound speaker system allows Music Streaming over Bluetooth, and SmartMount installation system provides easy wall or table stand mounting options, including the new IQ Base Table Stand Subwoofer.  Dual SRF featuring PowerG provides long range secure encrypted wireless with compatibility for legacy security wireless already installed in the home or building.

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