In this tutorial, we will show you how to install WebThings Gateway on your Elementary OS Latest. WebThings Gateway is an open-source software that allows you to connect and control smart devices in your home.
To install Node.js, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt install nodejs
You can verify if Node.js is installed correctly by running the following command:
node -v
This should output the version number of Node.js installed.
To install WebThings Gateway, follow these steps:
Download the latest version of the WebThings Gateway from https://iot.mozilla.org/gateway/.
Extract the downloaded file to your preferred location.
Open the terminal in the extracted folder and run the following command:
npm install
This command will install the required dependencies for WebThings Gateway.
Once the installation is complete, run the following command to start the WebThings Gateway:
npm start
If you see any errors, try running the command with sudo:
sudo npm start
This will start the WebThings Gateway on your local network.
Once the WebThings Gateway is running, you can access the dashboard by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080/.
To configure devices in the WebThings Gateway, follow these steps:
Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured WebThings Gateway on your Elementary OS Latest. You can now use the gateway to control your smart devices in your home. For further information on using and configuring the WebThings Gateway, you can refer to the documentation available on their website.
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