How to install openHAB on Void Linux

openHAB is an open-source home automation platform that allows users to control their smart home devices through a single interface. Here’s how you can install it on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing openHAB, you need to make sure that you have the following:

• A running instance of Void Linux
• An internet connection

Steps to install openHAB on Void Linux

1. In order to use openHAB, you need to have Java installed on your system. Run the following command to install Java:

sudo xbps-install -S openjdk8

2. Once Java is installed, you can download the latest version of openHAB using the following command:

sudo wget -qO - 'https://bintray.com/user/downloadSubjectPublicKey?username=openhab' | sudo apt-key add -
sudo echo "deb https://dl.bintray.com/openhab/apt-repo2 stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/openhab2.list

3. Now update the package lists and install openHAB using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S openhab2

4. After installation, start and enable the openHAB service using the following command:

sudo ln -s /etc/sv/openhab2 /var/service/

5. Finally, access the openHAB web interface by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080.

6. You are now ready to add your smart home devices and configure them in the openHAB interface.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed openHAB on Void Linux.

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