How to Install WebThings Gateway on OpenSUSE Latest

WebThings Gateway is an open source software from Mozilla that lets you control and monitor smart devices in your home. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install WebThings Gateway on OpenSUSE latest version.

Prerequisites

• OpenSUSE latest version
• Command-line interface (CLI)
• Active internet connection

Instructions

1. Open the Terminal on your OpenSUSE operating system.
2. Run the following command to update the package manager:

sudo zypper update

3. Install the required packages for WebThings Gateway using the following command:

sudo zypper install mosquitto python3-pip

4. After installing the above packages, install the WebThings Gateway package with the following command:

sudo pip3 install webthings-gateway

5. Once the installation is complete, verify the installation by running the following command:

/usr/local/bin/webthings-gateway --help

6. This will display a list of available options and commands for the WebThings Gateway.

7. Now, we need to create a user and configure the WebThings Gateway. To do this, run the following command:

sudo webthings-gateway --setup

8. Follow the prompts to create a new user and configure the WebThings Gateway. Make sure to choose a strong and secure password.

9. After the setup is complete, start the WebThings Gateway using the following command:

sudo systemctl start webthings-gateway

10. Check the status of the WebThings Gateway using the following command:

sudo systemctl status webthings-gateway

11. If the WebThings Gateway is running without any issues, enable it to start at boot using the following command:

sudo systemctl enable webthings-gateway

12. Finally, access the WebThings Gateway by opening a web browser and navigating to the following URL:

http://localhost:8080

13. Use the username and password created during the setup process to log in and start controlling your smart devices.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have provided a step-by-step guide on how to install WebThings Gateway on OpenSUSE latest version. Once the installation is complete, you can access and control your smart home devices from anywhere using any device with a web browser.

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