 The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus wireless security and automation system. The Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus offers all of the same features and monitoring rates as the original IQ Panel 2 system we reviewed earlier, but in addition it contains an onboard Power G transceiver. This unlocks all the advantages Power G brings to the table, such as two-way military grade encryption, up to eight-year battery life, and with the IQ Panel 2 Plus, the second best wireless range of 2,400 feet without a repeater, and 4,800 feet with a repeater. Also, the IQ Panel 2 Plus has several different models that will allow end users to use their existing 2GIG, Honeywell, Interlogix, and DSC wireless sensors to save money. Click the Show More tab below for more information on specific product numbers. In addition, when non-Power G sensors are utilized, they will not enjoy the features of Power G. When an end user uses Power G smoke detectors, they will be able to enjoy the one-go-all-go feature. Lastly, since the IQ Panel 2 Plus uses Power G technology, end users can add a much less expensive secondary keypad if they choose the WS9 LCD WF9. The only downsides to the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus we could find were the IQ Panel 2 Plus isn't able to use alarm.com image sensors because the Power G module is hosted in the same slot. The IQ Panel 2 doesn't offer any interchangeable cellular communicator options. You can't bypass sensors remotely from the alarm.com app. The Honeywell Lyric Encrypted Security and Automation System The Honeywell Lyric Controller serves as the main controller for the Lyric Security and Automation System, which comes with a 1024 x 600 7-inch touchscreen display. End users will have the luxury of choosing what communicators to activate, the onboard Wi-Fi, optional LTE cellular only, or a combination to obtain dual path alarm monitoring services. Lyric offers interchangeable cellular radios in the event a new one is needed. The panel has a 2 megapixel front-mounted camera so when the system is disarmed, it can text or email a notification to end users that have the Total Connect 2.0 services and the onboard Wi-Fi communicator activated. Lyric offers its own line of security sensors called SIX devices. SIX offers a 128-bit AES one-way encryption back to the main controller with a 300-foot nominal range. This helps protect against a possible intruder from jamming the signals of the sensor back to the main control panel. One of the biggest advantages end users seem to love is the one-go-all-go feature. This is when one SIX smoke detector is triggered, all of the additional SIX smoke sensors will trigger as well. Not only is the Lyric Controller a home security system, it can also be set up to use Z-Wave Automation devices so you can create a smart home wireless mesh network. Include these Z-Wave or Z-Wave Plus devices into scene so that at the touch of one button in the Total Connect 2.0 app, end users can automatically have the system arm or disarm, set thermostat temperature accordingly, toggle lights on or off, and either lock or unlock a door simultaneously. Lyric has access to its own recordable 2-way audio IP camera line which offers an indoor, outdoor, and dbcam video doorbell option. Honeywell has been working for quite some time on becoming compatible with several key integrations such as Apple HomeKit, Chamberlain Garage Doors, August Smart Locks, Amazon Alexa, as well as the Honeywell Lyric, Honeywell Wi-Fi, and Honeywell Red Link thermostats. The downsides to the Honeywell Lyric Controller we could find were, you can't view IP cameras from the main touchscreen like you could in the past. Lyric from factory doesn't come with a 24-hour backup battery, it can be purchased separately. No wireless repeater for 6-series sensors yet, no recessed 6-door window contact, no hardwired 2-wireless module that will allow for encrypted signals back to the Lyric Controller. Lyric doesn't integrate with Nest thermostats at this time, no Rachio-Sprinkler control for irrigation, no LUTRON light integration, as of now there is only an AT&T LTE cellular backup option, though in the future there should be a Verizon option. 6-series sensors are listed as the lowest wireless range for RF sensors at 300 feet nominal. Lyric doesn't offer any additional partitioning. This system works with Z-Wave Plus automation devices, but they will not enjoy the encryption factor. With Total Connect 2.0 app, there is no way to include scenes on the front screen, you must select a few more buttons to run a scene. Please comment below if you have any questions, we are here to help. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube page and click the Show More tab underneath the video where you can view valuable links pertaining to this product, similar how-to videos, and our low-cost no-contract alarm monitoring services.