openHAB is a free and open-source software package that helps to manage and control devices in the home automation ecosystem. Installing openHAB on Kali Linux is not complicated, and it requires the following steps:
Make sure that you have Kali Linux Latest installed on your system.
Open a terminal window and enter the following commands:
wget -qO - 'https://bintray.com/user/downloadSubjectPublicKey?username=openhab' | sudo apt-key add -
echo 'deb https://dl.bintray.com/openhab/apt-repo2 stable main' | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/openhab2.list
sudo apt-get update
This will add the openHAB repository to your package manager.
openHAB requires Java to run, so you need to install Java first. Enter the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt-get install default-jre
This will install the latest version of Java on your system.
Enter the following command in the terminal to install openHAB:
sudo apt-get install openhab2
The installation process may take some time, depending on your system specifications.
Once the installation is complete, enter the following commands to start and enable openHAB:
sudo systemctl start openhab2.service
sudo systemctl enable openhab2.service
This will start the openHAB service and enable it to start automatically on system boot.
Access the openHAB web console by opening a web browser and entering the following URL:
http://localhost:8080
This will take you to the openHAB web console, where you can manage your devices and configure your automation settings.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed openHAB on Kali Linux Latest.
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!
