UPDATE: NEW METHOD RECOMMENDED
We are now recommending that you follow the steps to connect the Alarm.com app to your Deako System instead of connecting to the Qolsys panel.
What are the differences between the two methods?
| Method (& link) | What does work | What will work | What will not work |
RecommendedConnect the Alarm.com app to your Deako System |
Control Deako switches through Deako app Control switches through Alarm.com app |
Soon, Alarm.com will be upgraded to automatically sync the switches to the panel After this upgrade, any new devices you add to the Deako app will automatically show in ADC after you connect the two |
Unable to control switches from the panel until the update is released (but can still be controlled via Deako & Alarm.com apps) |
Not recommended (this guide!)Connect Deako to your Qolsys IQ Panel 2+ system |
The light switches can be controlled by the panel |
Unreliable operation Automatic addition of new switches By the end of 2022, Alarm.com will be upgraded to automatically sync the switches to the panel and this will not work |
What if I followed this guide and connected Deako switches to the Qolsys panel?
The update coming late 2022 to automatically sync switches to the panel will not function as a result. We recommend removing the switches from the panel now so when the update is released you can immediately enjoy the improved functionality.
1. Remove the switches from the panel
Settings → Advanced Settings → Installation → Devices → Automation → Delete Device (or Remove all devices if applicable)
2. Disable the Deako Settings
Advanced Settings → Installation → Installer Settings → Other Automation → 'Deako Integration Enabled' → Disable
Before you begin...
- Add your switches to the Deako App
- Connect your Deako apps to your WiFi
Deako integrates with Alarm.com through the Qolsys IQ Panel 2+. Follow these instructions to discover your Deako devices and add them to your system.
1. Run through the IQ Panel 2+ Installation Wizard
Ensure that you are connecting to the same 2.4 GHz wifi as the Deako Connect or Smart Switch
2. Swipe down from the top center of the screen and select Settings
3. Select Advanced Settings
4. Enter User Code: 2222
If code 2222 isn't working, try code 1111 or 1234
5. Tap Installation
6. Select Dealer Settings
7. Scroll down to Other Automation and tap the box on the right to select and enable.
8. Exit Dealer Settings by hitting the back arrow in the lower left, then tap Devices
9. Select Automation
10. Select Auto Learn Devices
Deako devices will automatically be found by the IQ Panel 2+