ioBroker is an open-source home automation hub that allows you to control and monitor various smart devices and services using a single web interface. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install ioBroker on Ubuntu Server Latest.
Before installing any new packages, it is always a good practice to update your system to the latest version. You can do this by running the following commands in the terminal:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
ioBroker requires Node.js and a few other dependencies to be installed on your system. You can install all of these packages with the following command:
sudo apt install curl gnupg apt-transport-https
curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_12.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt install nodejs build-essential
Now that all of the required dependencies are installed, you can install ioBroker by using the following command:
curl -sL https://iobroker.net/inst.sh | bash -
This command will download and install the latest version of ioBroker on your system.
After the installation, you can start the ioBroker service by running the following command:
iobroker start
This command will start the ioBroker service, and you should be able to access the web interface by visiting http://localhost:8081 in your web browser.
Now that you have installed and started ioBroker, you can configure it to your liking. You can add new adapters, install new plugins, and customize the system to meet your needs.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install ioBroker on Ubuntu Server Latest. By following these steps, you should now have a fully functional home automation hub that you can use to control and monitor various smart devices and services.
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