Domoticz is an open-source home automation software that allows users to control and monitor their home appliances, sensors, and other devices. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Domoticz on NixOS Latest.
Before starting with the installation process, you should have a basic knowledge of the following:
Before getting started with the installation process, we recommend updating your NixOS system to the latest version. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:
sudo nix-channel --update && sudo nixos-rebuild switch
To install Domoticz, run the following command in your terminal:
sudo nix-env -iA nixos.domoticz
This command will download and install the Domoticz package on your NixOS system.
Once the installation process is complete, you can start configuring Domoticz according to your requirements.
To configure Domoticz, open your web browser and enter the following URL in the address bar:
http://localhost:8080/
This will open the Domoticz web interface. From here, you can add devices, sensors, and other components to your home automation system.
To start and enable the Domoticz service, run the following command in your terminal:
sudo systemctl start domoticz && sudo systemctl enable domoticz
This command will start the Domoticz service and ensure that it starts automatically whenever your NixOS system boots up.
That's it! You have successfully installed Domoticz on NixOS Latest. You can now start controlling and monitoring your home appliances, sensors, and other devices using the Domoticz web interface.
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