What does Q87 control on 2GIG panels?

Q87 defines remote arming behavior when sensors are open. Auto-Bypass with Restore clears bypassed zones once restored; Auto-Bypass keeps them bypassed until disarmed; Arm Only When Ready blocks arming if zones are open.

How do I enable Quick Bypass (Q72)?

On the panel: Security → Menu → Toolbox → Installer Toolbox → System Configuration → [72], set to 1 enabled. Save and exit. You can also set Q72 in the Partner Portal or MobileTech under Arming Settings.

Why does my 2GIG panel show Panel Arming Failed?

It usually means bypass is disabled and a zone was open at arming. Enable Quick Bypass (Q72) or close all sensors before trying again.

Bypass a sensor on a 2GIG GoControl

Matthew True

Sep 26, 2025

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2GIG Remote Sensor Bypass & Quick Bypass Guide

On 2GIG GoControl 1 and 2 panels, you can configure how the system handles open or troubled sensors when arming remotely. Using programming fields Q87 and Q72, installers can set automatic bypass behavior and enable Quick Bypass for scheduled or remote arming.

Important: If Q87 is set to Arm Only When Ready, the panel will not bypass open sensors and arming will fail if any sensor is active.

How Remote Sensor Bypass Works (Q87)

When sending an arming command from the Customer Website or app, the system bypasses open or troubled sensors if Q87 is set correctly:

Auto-Bypass with Zone Participation on Restore (0): Open sensors bypass automatically. Once restored (closed), the bypass clears while armed.
Auto-Bypass (1): Open sensors bypass automatically but remain bypassed until the system is disarmed.
Arm Only When Ready: Prevents bypass. Arming fails if sensors are open.

Note: Motion detectors triggered during arming Away cannot be bypassed; they must be clear.

Enabling Remote Bypass (Q87)

Using the 2GIG Panel

Tap Security → Menu → Toolbox.
Enter installer code → Installer Toolbox → System Configuration.
Go to [87] and select 0 (Auto-Bypass w/ Restore) or 1 (Auto-Bypass).
Save and exit.

Using Partner Portal or MobileTech

In Remote Toolkit, expand Arming Settings, go to Q87, and choose the bypass mode. Save changes to apply remotely.

Quick Bypass for Arming Schedules (Q72)

Quick Bypass ensures scheduled or remote arming can succeed even if zones are open. If disabled, you may see “Panel Arming Failed” or “Modem Arming Failed” in event history when arming with open sensors.

Enable Quick Bypass on the Panel

Tap Security → Menu → Toolbox → enter installer code.
Go to Installer Toolbox → System Configuration.
Navigate to [72] and set to 1 (enabled).
Save and exit.

Partner Portal and MobileTech also allow enabling Q72 in Arming Settings.

Troubleshooting

Arming Failed: Likely an open zone with bypass disabled.
Quick Bypass Off: Enable Q72 to allow remote/scheduled arming with open zones.
Motion Sensor Active: Clear the motion before arming Away; cannot bypass live motions.

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