ioBroker is an open-source automation platform that is used to control smart homes, IoT devices, and other home automation devices. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install ioBroker on Arch Linux.
To install ioBroker on Arch Linux, you should have:
Follow the steps below to install ioBroker on Arch Linux:
ioBroker requires Node.js and npm to be installed on your system. You can check if Node.js is installed on your system by running the following command:
$ node -v
If Node.js is not installed, you can install it by running the following command:
$ sudo pacman -S nodejs
To install npm, run the following command:
$ sudo pacman -S npm
Now that Node.js and npm are installed on your system, you can proceed to install ioBroker. Run the following command to download and install the latest version of ioBroker:
$ sudo npm install -g iobroker
After the installation is completed, you can start ioBroker by running the following command:
$ iobroker start
ioBroker provides a web-based admin interface that you can access using a web browser. Open your web browser and enter the following URL in the address bar:
http://<your_ip_address>:8081
Replace <your_ip_address> with the IP address of your Arch Linux machine. If you don't know the IP address, you can find it by running the following command:
$ ip addr
The admin interface will prompt you to create an admin account. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account.
ioBroker is now installed and running on your Arch Linux machine. You can use the admin interface to configure your smart home devices and automate your home.
Note: You can stop the ioBroker service by running the following command:
$ iobroker stop
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!
