How to Install OpenRemote on Windows 10

OpenRemote is an open-source platform that enables you to create custom applications for controlling and monitoring devices in your home automation system. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install OpenRemote on your Windows 10 computer.

Prerequisites

Before installing OpenRemote, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• Java 8 or later version is installed
• Minimum of 4GB RAM
• At least 20GB free disk space

Step 1 - Download OpenRemote

First, go to the official OpenRemote website at https://openremote.io/ and click on the "Download" button. Select the latest version of OpenRemote Runtime for Windows and save the file to your computer.

Step 2 - Install OpenRemote

1. Navigate to the directory where you saved the downloaded file and double-click on it to begin the installation process.
2. Follow the instructions provided by the installation wizard to install OpenRemote on your computer.
3. During the installation process, you will be prompted to choose the installation directory. Choose a directory that has at least 20GB of free disk space.
4. Once the installation is complete, click on the "Finish" button to exit the wizard.

Step 3 - Configure OpenRemote

1. Open your favorite web browser and enter the URL http://localhost:8688/controller in the address bar. This will bring up the OpenRemote Console.
2. In the login page, enter the default username as "admin" and the password as "admin".
3. Create a new user account with administrator privileges and log in to the OpenRemote Console using the new account.
4. Follow the instructions provided in the user manual to configure OpenRemote according to your requirements.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured OpenRemote on your Windows 10 computer. You can now use this powerful platform to create custom applications for controlling and monitoring devices in your home automation system.

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