Domoticz is an open-source Home Automation System that enables you to control your house's appliances and devices from your computer, phone, or tablet. Void Linux is an independent Linux distribution that offers a lightweight and fast operating system based on the Linux kernel.
If you want to set up Domoticz on Void Linux, you can simply follow this step-by-step tutorial:
To install Domoticz on Void Linux, you will need to:
sudo commandOpen the Terminal application on your Void Linux system.
Update your system by running the following command:
sudo xbps-install -Su
Install the necessary dependencies for Domoticz:
sudo xbps-install gcc make build-base cmake git boost-dev openssl-dev ucl-dev libcurl-dev sqlite-dev zlib-dev py3-pillow
Clone the Domoticz source code from the official GitHub repository:
git clone --branch development https://github.com/domoticz/domoticz.git
Change the directory to the Domoticz folder:
cd domoticz
Build and install Domoticz:
cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release .
make -j$(nproc)
sudo make install
Start the Domoticz service:
sudo systemctl start domoticz.service
Once the service is running, you can access the Domoticz web interface by opening your preferred web browser and entering the following URL: http://localhost:8080
To access the Domoticz web interface from another computer on your network, make sure that the Domoticz service is started and open port 8080 in your firewall.
With these easy steps, you can quickly install and set up Domoticz on your Void Linux system. Enjoy using this efficient home automation system to control your smart devices and appliances!
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