OpenRemote is an open-source home automation software that provides remote control and automation capabilities for various devices in your home. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install OpenRemote on Arch Linux.
Before you begin, ensure that your Arch Linux system is up to date by running the following commands:
sudo pacman -Syu
You will also need to install the following dependencies:
sudo pacman -S git maven java-runtime-headless
Let's get started with the installation process.
First, clone the OpenRemote Git repository with the following command:
git clone https://github.com/openremote/openremote.git
Navigate to the OpenRemote source directory and run the following commands:
cd openremote
mvn install
This will build OpenRemote and create a new directory named controller/ in the same directory.
To start OpenRemote, navigate to the controller/ directory and execute the following command:
./start.sh
This will start the OpenRemote Controller and open the web interface in your default web browser.
Once OpenRemote is started, open your web browser and navigate to the following address:
http://localhost:8080/controller/
You should now see the OpenRemote web interface.
You have successfully installed OpenRemote on your Arch Linux system. You can now start configuring your home automation devices within the OpenRemote web interface. Happy automating!
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