Skip to main content

Events page

Overview​

The Events page displays a chronological timeline of events generated by the security panel and connected devices. It provides visibility into system activity, alarms, status changes, troubles, restorations, and device-related events.

Installers typically access this page to:

  • Monitor panel activity.
  • Review historical events.
  • Investigate alarms or system issues.
  • Verify when a specific event occurred.
  • Filter and search event records.

The page presents events in a timeline format, making it easier to understand the sequence of actions and system changes.

Before you begin​

Preconditions​

  • The panel must be registered and connected to the system.
  • Events must exist for the selected panel.

Important limitations​

warning
  • Only events that have been recorded by the system are displayed.
  • Event rotation periods may vary depending on system configuration.

Page layout​

Events page​

IQ Panel Events screen IQ Panel Events screen
CalloutUI elementDescriptionWhen to use
1FilterDisplays filtering options for event records.Use to narrow results by event type, date range, status, device, or other available criteria.
2SearchOpens the event search interface.Use to locate events by keywords, event type, device name, or other searchable criteria.
3Date group headerGroups events by calendar date.Use to identify activity that occurred on a specific day.
4Timeline indicatorDisplays event icons along a vertical timeline.Use to visually distinguish event types and review activity sequence.
5Event timestampDisplays the exact time when the event occurred.Use during audits, investigations, and troubleshooting.
6Event descriptionDisplays the event name and source, such as Battery Absent - Panel.Use to understand what happened and which component generated the event.
7Event categoryShows the event classification, such as SYSTEM.Use to identify the type of event and support filtering.

Event card​

How to use this page​

Review recent events​

Goal:

  • View the latest activity generated by the panel.

Steps:

  1. Open the Events page.
  2. Review the most recent date group at the top of the timeline.
  3. Examine event timestamps and descriptions.

Expected result:

  • The latest panel activity is displayed.
  • Events are shown in chronological order.

Search for a specific event​

Goal:

  • Find a known event quickly.

Steps:

  1. Open the Events page.
  2. Select the Search icon.
  3. Enter relevant search criteria.
  4. Review matching results.

Expected result:

  • Matching event records are displayed.
tip

Use device names, event names, or event categories to narrow results more effectively.

Filter event history​

Goal:

  • Display only relevant events.

Steps:

  1. Open the Events page.
  2. Select the Filter icon.
  3. Choose available filter criteria.
  4. Apply the filter.
  5. Review the filtered event list.

Expected result:

  • Only events that match the selected criteria are displayed.

Tips​

tip
  • Use filters before investigating large event histories.
  • Review event sequences rather than individual events when troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting​

Events are not visible​

Possible causes

  • No events have been generated.
  • The selected panel has no available event history.

What to do

  1. Verify that the correct panel is selected.
  2. Confirm that event logging is enabled.
  3. Reopen the page and try again.

Search returns no results​

Possible causes

  • Incorrect search criteria.
  • No matching events exist.
  • Filters are restricting results.

What to do

  1. Verify search terms.
  2. Remove active filters.
  3. Expand the search scope.
  4. Search using device or event names.
Was this page helpful?