How to install FHEM on Windows 10

FHEM is a popular open-source home automation software that can be used for a variety of tasks. It runs on a variety of platforms, including Windows 10. This tutorial will guide you on how to install FHEM on your Windows 10 device.

Prerequisites

• A computer running Windows 10
• An internet connection
• Perl (version 5.16 or higher)

Installation Steps

1. Download and install Perl (if it's not already installed).

2. Download FHEM by visiting https://fhem.de/fhem.html and click on the Windows logo under "Windows Setup".

3. Open the downloaded file and extract its contents to a folder of your choice.

4. Open Command Prompt (CMD) as administrator.

5. Navigate to the FHEM directory using the command:

cd c:\path\to\fhem

6. Run the following command:

perl fhem.pl fhem.cfg

This will launch FHEM for the first time.

7. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8083/ to access the FHEM web interface.

Congratulations! You've successfully installed FHEM on your Windows 10 device. You can now start exploring FHEM and using it for your home automation needs.

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