openHAB is a free and open-source platform used for building smart home automation systems. It can operate on a wide range of devices and systems, making it an ideal choice for those who want to automate their home. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing openHAB on Alpine Linux Latest.
openHAB requires Java to operate, so the first step is to install Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Run the following command to install JRE:
sudo apk add openjdk8-jre
Visit the openHAB download page at https://www.openhab.org/download/, and choose the package that suits your needs. In this tutorial, we will download and extract the package using the following command:
wget https://bintray.com/openhab/mvn/download_file?file_path=org%2Fopenhab%2Fdistribution%2Fopenhab%2F2.5.11%2Fopenhab-2.5.11.zip -O openhab.zip
sudo unzip openhab.zip -d /opt
Create a symbolic link for the openHAB directory using the following command:
sudo ln -s /opt/openhab-2.5.11 /opt/openhab
Enable openHAB to run as a service:
sudo /opt/openhab/runtime/bin/karaf-service start
Open a web browser and visit http://localhost:8080 to complete the setup.
You have successfully installed openHAB on Alpine Linux Latest. Now, you can start taking advantage of its features and capabilities in automating your home.
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