In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install ioBroker, which is an open-source home automation platform, on Alpine Linux, which is a lightweight Linux distribution.
Before starting with the installation, you should have the following:
It is always a good practice to update the system before installing any new packages. To do so, run the following command:
sudo apk update && sudo apk upgrade
ioBroker has dependencies that need to be installed first. Run the following command to install them:
sudo apk add build-base python2-dev make gcc g++ nodejs npm libc-dev
To download and install ioBroker, run the following commands:
wget -qO- https://iobroker.net/install.sh | bash -
This will start the ioBroker installation process. It will take a few minutes to complete, depending on your internet speed and system specifications.
After the installation is complete, you can start ioBroker by running the following command:
iobroker start
You can now access the ioBroker web interface by opening your preferred web browser and typing the following URL:
http://<IP address or hostname>:8081
If you want to access ioBroker from external devices, you need to configure port forwarding on your router. Forward port 8081 to the local IP address of the system running ioBroker.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install ioBroker on Alpine Linux. As ioBroker is a powerful home automation platform, there are endless possibilities for configuring and automating your smart home devices. Be sure to explore the platform and its features to get the most out of it.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
