How to Install OpenRemote on POP! OS latest

OpenRemote is an open source IoT platform for residential and commercial use. It allows users to remotely manage their smart devices such as lights, thermostats, and cameras. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing OpenRemote on a POP! OS latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing OpenRemote, make sure you have the following:

• POP! OS latest installed on your computer
• A stable internet connection
• Terminal access
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands

Step 1: Install Java

OpenRemote requires Java 8 or later to run. To install Java, follow these steps:

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or search for it in the applications menu.
2. Update the package list by running the following command:

sudo apt update

3. Install OpenJDK 11 by running the following command:

sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk

4. Verify the installation by running the following command:

java -version

The output should be something like this:

openjdk version "11.0.11" 2021-04-20
OpenJDK Runtime Environment (build 11.0.11+9-Ubuntu-0ubuntu2.20.10)
OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM (build 11.0.11+9-Ubuntu-0ubuntu2.20.10, mixed mode, sharing)

Step 2: Download and extract OpenRemote

1. Go to the OpenRemote website at https://openremote.io and click on the “Download” button.
2. Scroll down and click on the “Download ZIP” button under the “OpenRemote Controller” section.
3. Once the download is complete, go to the Downloads folder and extract the ZIP file by right-clicking on it and selecting "Extract Here" or by running the following command in the terminal:

unzip openremote-controller-2.6.0.zip

4. Move the extracted folder to the /opt directory by running the following command:

sudo mv openremote-controller-2.6.0 /opt/

5. Change the ownership of the folder by running the following command:

sudo chown -R $USER:$USER /opt/openremote-controller-2.6.0

Step 3: Start OpenRemote

1. Navigate to the OpenRemote folder by running the following command:

cd /opt/openremote-controller-2.6.0

2. Start the OpenRemote controller by running the following command:

./bin/openremote.sh start

3. To stop the controller, run the following command:

./bin/openremote.sh stop

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenRemote on POP! OS latest. You can browse to the OpenRemote web console by navigating to http://localhost:8688/controller in your web browser. From here, you can start adding devices, creating rules, and controlling your smart home devices remotely.

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