How to install Gladys Assistant on POP! OS Latest?

Gladys Assistant is a popular open-source home automation system that allows you to control and automate your home from your computer, phone, or tablet. In this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step on how to install Gladys Assistant on POP! OS latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start with the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• Latest version of POP! OS installed on your computer
• Internet connection
• At least 1GB of free disk space
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands

Step 1: Install Docker

Docker is an open-source application that allows developers to automate the deployment of applications inside containers. Gladys Assistant requires Docker to run, so we need to install Docker first. Follow the steps below to install Docker:

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard.

2. Type the following command to install Docker:

   sudo apt-get install docker.io
   

3. Press y when prompted, and wait for the installation to complete.

4. Type the following command to start Docker:

   sudo systemctl start docker
   

5. To ensure that Docker is running, type the following command:

   sudo systemctl status docker
   

   You should see the status as active (running).

6. Add your user to the Docker group so that you can run Docker commands without sudo:

   sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
   

7. Log out and log back in to apply the changes.

Step 2: Download Gladys Assistant

Now that we have installed Docker, we need to download Gladys Assistant from the official website. Follow the steps below to download Gladys Assistant:

1. Open a web browser and go to https://gladysassistant.com.

2. Click on the "Get Started" button, and then click on the "Download Gladys" button.

3. Choose the latest version of Gladys, and then click on the "Download Gladys" button.

4. Wait for the download to complete. The file should be in the Downloads folder.

Step 3: Run Gladys Assistant

Now that we have downloaded Gladys, we need to run it. Follow the steps below to run Gladys Assistant:

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard.

2. Navigate to the Downloads folder with the following command:

   cd Downloads/
   

3. Extract the Gladys zip file using the following command:

   unzip gladys-v3.13.0.zip
   

   Replace the version number with the version you downloaded.

4. Navigate to the extracted Gladys directory:

   cd gladys-v3.13.0/
   

   Replace the version number with the version you downloaded.

5. Run Gladys Assistant using the following command:

   sudo docker-compose up -d
   

   This will start the Gladys Assistant Docker container in the background.

6. Wait for the container to start. This may take a few minutes.

7. Once the container is running, open a web browser and go to http://localhost:80.

   This should take you to the Gladys Assistant setup wizard.

8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Gladys Assistant on your POP! OS. You can now use Gladys Assistant to control and automate your home. If you encounter any issues, check the Gladys Assistant documentation for more information.

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