How to Install Domoticz on EndeavourOS Latest

Domoticz is an open source home automation software that allows you to control and monitor various sensors, switches, lights, and other devices in your smart home environment. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Domoticz on EndeavourOS.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed, ensure that you have the following:

1. EndeavourOS installed and updated with the latest updates.
2. Root privileges to install and configure the software.

Step 1: Add the Domoticz Repository

1. Open the terminal
2. Add the repository by running the following command:

sudo pacman-key --recv-keys 590C6AD733D465C5
sudo pacman-key --lsign-key 590C6AD733D465C5
echo -e "\n[domoticz]\nSigLevel = Optional TrustedOnly\nServer = https://www.domoticz.com/download/linux/repo/$(lsb_release -sc) stable main\n" | sudo tee /etc/pacman.conf.d/domoticz.repo

The above command adds the Domoticz repository's GPG key, updates the package manager, and adds the repository to the system.

Step 2: Install Domoticz

1. Open the terminal
2. Update the package manager:

sudo pacman -Syy

3. Install Domoticz:

sudo pacman -S domoticz

4. Once the installation is complete, start the Domoticz service by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start domoticz.service

5. Enable the service to start on boot:

sudo systemctl enable domoticz.service

You have successfully installed Domoticz on your EndeavourOS system.

Step 3: Accessing Domoticz

1. Open your web browser and navigate to:

http://localhost:8080/

2. If you are accessing Domoticz remotely, replace localhost with the IP address of the system where Domoticz is installed.

3. You can now log in and start configuring your smart home devices.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Domoticz on your EndeavourOS system.

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