Bypass a sensor on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2
Sep 26, 2025
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Qolsys IQ Panel 2 – Auto Bypass & Remote Arming
Overview
On the Qolsys IQ Panel 2, you can remotely arm the system from the Customer Website or app even when a contact is open or a sensor shows trouble (tamper, low battery, offline, etc.). The remote arming command will automatically bypass any zones that would prevent arming.
Note: You cannot choose a specific sensor to bypass from the app/website—remote arming simply bypasses what’s necessary. A motion sensor that merely activated recently is not bypassed when arming away.
What Auto Bypass Affects
Auto Bypass is a panel setting that affects local arming at the keypad. Remote arming will auto-bypass open/tampered sensors regardless of the Auto Bypass setting. For instructions on bypassing zones directly at the panel, see the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 User Guide.
Enable Auto Bypass (Partner Portal)
- Log into the Partner Portal.
- Find the customer account.
- Click Remote Toolkit.
- Expand Timers → click Auto Bypass.
- Set New Value to On → click Change.
Enable Auto Bypass (MobileTech App)
- Log into the MobileTech app.
- Select the customer account.
- Tap Remote Toolkit → Command Catalog.
- Expand Timers → tap Auto Bypass.
- Set New Value to On → tap Change.
Enable Auto Bypass (At the Panel)
- Swipe down on the panel to access the quick menu.
- Tap Settings → Advanced Settings.
- Enter the installer or master code.
- Tap Installation → Security and Arming.
- Under Arming, enable Auto Bypass.
