How to Install Domoticz on Manjaro

Domoticz is an open-source home automation software that allows you to control and automate various devices in your home. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Domoticz on Manjaro Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that you have the following:

• A running instance of Manjaro Linux.
• Administrative privileges or sudo access.
• A stable internet connection.

Step 1: Update the System

First, it is recommended to update your system to the latest version. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Enter your password when prompted, and wait for the update process to complete.

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Next, we need to install some dependencies required by Domoticz. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -S base-devel wiringpi python2

Step 3: Install Domoticz

Now we can proceed with installing Domoticz. Open the terminal and run the following commands:

cd ~
git clone --recursive https://github.com/domoticz/domoticz.git
cd domoticz
mkdir build
cd build
cmake .. -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release
make

This process will compile Domoticz from source and install it on your system. It may take some time depending on your system's performance.

Step 4: Running Domoticz as a Service

To run Domoticz as a service, open the terminal and run the following commands:

sudo mv ~/domoticz/domoticz /usr/local/bin
sudo chown root:root /usr/local/bin/domoticz
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/domoticz
sudo cp ~/domoticz/domoticz.service /etc/systemd/system
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable domoticz.service
sudo systemctl start domoticz.service

This will enable Domoticz to start automatically on system boot and manage it as a service.

Step 5: Accessing Domoticz

You can access Domoticz using your web browser by visiting the following URL:

http://localhost:8080

You can also access it from another device on the same network by using the IP address of your Manjaro Linux machine instead of 'localhost.'

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Domoticz on Manjaro Linux. You can now start using it to automate and control devices in your home.

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