How to Install Domoticz on Linux Mint Latest

Domoticz is an open-source home automation system that makes it easy to control various home automation devices such as lights, thermostats, surveillance cameras, and other smart home devices. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Domoticz on Linux Mint latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start installing Domoticz on Linux Mint, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A Linux Mint installation with root privileges
• Internet connection
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands

Step 1: Installing Required Packages

Before installing Domoticz, we need to install some required packages, including Git and WiringPi. Open a terminal and run the following commands to install these packages:

sudo apt update 
sudo apt install git-core libssl-dev libffi-dev python-dev python-pip python-setuptools python-wheel python-cryptography python-cffi curl python3 python3-pip python3-setuptools python3-wheel python3-cryptography python3-cffi cmake build-essential wiringpi 

Step 2: Downloading and Installing Domoticz

After installing the required packages, we can proceed to download and install Domoticz. Follow the below steps:

1. Open a terminal.
2. Navigate to the Home directory using the following command:

cd ~

3. Clone the Domoticz repository from the official GitHub page using the following command:

git clone --recursive https://github.com/domoticz/domoticz.git

4. Once the download is complete, navigate to the Domoticz directory using the following command:

cd domoticz

5. Compile and install Domoticz using the following commands:

mkdir build
cd build
cmake ../
make -j4
sudo make install

6. Once the installation is complete, start the Domoticz service using the following command:

sudo systemctl start domoticz

7. You can now access the Domoticz web interface by opening a web browser and navigating to the following URL:

http://localhost:8080

Step 3: Configuring Domoticz

Now that Domoticz is installed, you can configure it to use your home automation devices. Follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser and navigate to the Domoticz web interface by entering the following URL:

http://localhost:8080

2. Click on the "Setup" tab in the menu bar at the top of the screen. You will be prompted to create a new account. Enter your email address and choose a password.

3. Once you have created your account, you will be taken to the "Setup" page. Here you can configure various settings such as the system language, temperature scale, and time zone.

4. To add a new device, click on the "Hardware" tab in the menu bar at the top of the screen. Here you can add a new device by selecting the type of device you want to add, entering the necessary information, and clicking "Add."

5. Once you have added your devices, you can control them using the Domoticz web interface.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Domoticz on Linux Mint latest. We have also shown you how to configure Domoticz to use your home automation devices. Now you can deploy and manage your smart home devices with ease.

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!