Qolsys VS Clare Controls for Home Alarm

[ajsonnick]

Aside from integrating into C4, what is everyones opinion on Qolsys IQ4 VS ClareOne system for a home alarm?

 

[cannemi]

I have the Qolsys IQ4 and it works great, I have had zero issues since I moved to it about 4 years ago

[ekohn00]

I looked into the Clare, but ended up going wit the Qolsys simply to get a LOT more options of monitoring services.

At the time, is seemed Clare could only be ordered/installed and series through C4 dealers. Qolsys was easy to install replacing my old concord system and integrates nicely with C4.

I was able to get a much less expensive monitoring service too.

 

[Cyknight]

We are looking to add ClareOne as a regular option (just testing right now), but Qolsys is a good overall option. Integrates fine (there are some limitations), has monitoring options via Alarm.com for self monitoring AND many monitoring services can tie into it via alarm.com

 

The ClareOne is looking to be a really nice panel though.

 

[Scrib]

I pulled out my NX-8E for Qolsys and have been much more satisfied.  So much easier to program, I've added water leak sensors, Smoke/CO2 tied back into Qyolsys.  It's just easier for my residential needs.

[ajsonnick]

Went with Clare and LOVE IT! They both seem like solid options.