WebThings Gateway is an open-source home automation platform that allows users to interact with and control their smart home devices. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of WebThings Gateway on Windows 10 using the XAMPP server.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Follow these steps to install WebThings Gateway on Windows 10:
Download the latest version of the WebThings Gateway from the official website (https://webthings.io/gateway/).
Extract the downloaded ZIP file to your preferred location on your computer.
Copy the extracted folder and navigate to the 'htdocs' folder in the XAMPP installation directory. (By default, XAMPP is installed at C:\xampp, so navigate to C:\xampp\htdocs.)
Paste the copied folder inside the 'htdocs' folder.
Open the XAMPP control panel and start the 'Apache' and 'MySQL' modules.
Open your Mozilla Firefox browser and access the WebThings Gateway by typing this URL in the address bar: http://localhost/webthings-gateway/.
Create a new account by entering your details in the registration form and click the 'Register' button.
Choose a name for your gateway and set a password. Click the 'Create Gateway' button.
Select your language preference and click the 'Next' button.
Set up your network connection (WLAN, Ethernet, etc.) and click the 'Next' button.
Configure your smart home devices by following the on-screen instructions.
Your WebThings Gateway is now installed and configured. You can access it at any time by typing the URL (http://localhost/webthings-gateway/) in your Firefox browser.
That's it! You have successfully installed WebThings Gateway on Windows 10 using the XAMPP server. Now you can control your smart home devices using your new gateway.
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