How to Install TeslaMate on nixOS Latest

TeslaMate is an open-source software that allows you to record and analyze data from your Tesla vehicle. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install TeslaMate on the latest version of nixOS. The process is straightforward and requires a few steps.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, ensure that you have the following installed:

• A running instance of nixOS latest
• A Tesla vehicle with an API token

Step 1 – Install Docker

TeslaMate is a containerized application, which means it runs inside a Docker container. Therefore, the first step is to install Docker on your nixOS system. Follow these steps:

sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable docker

Step 2 – Install Docker Compose

Docker Compose is a tool that allows you to define and run multi-container Docker applications. We will use it to configure and start TeslaMate. Follow these steps to install Docker Compose:

sudo nix-env -iA nixos.docker-compose

Step 3 – Install and Configure TeslaMate

The next step is to install and configure TeslaMate. Follow these steps:

1. Clone the TeslaMate repository:

   git clone https://github.com/adriankumpf/teslamate.git
   

2. Navigate to the TeslaMate directory:

   cd teslamate
   

3. Create an environment file .env that contains your Tesla API token:

   echo "TESLA_AUTH_TOKEN=<your_tesla_api_token>" > .env
   

4. Start TeslaMate using Docker Compose:

   docker-compose up -d
   

   This command will start TeslaMate in the background. Wait for a few minutes until TeslaMate finishes downloading and installing all the required packages.

Step 4 – Access TeslaMate Web Interface

Now that TeslaMate is up and running, you can access its web interface using your web browser. Follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:4000.

2. You should see the TeslaMate login screen. Enter the default username admin and password secret to access the web interface.

3. Once you log in, you can configure and monitor your Tesla vehicle using the TeslaMate dashboard.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install TeslaMate on nixOS latest using Docker Compose. Now you can record and analyze data from your Tesla vehicle using TeslaMate web interface. We hope this tutorial helps you get started with TeslaMate on nixOS.

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