How to Install WebThings Gateway on NixOS Latest

WebThings Gateway is an open-source software that lets you monitor and control smart devices in your home. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install WebThings Gateway on NixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A NixOS Latest installation on your machine
• An internet connection

Installation

1. First, open a terminal on your NixOS machine and enter the following command to install the WebThings Gateway package:

sudo nix-env -iA nixos.webthings-gateway

2. Once the installation is complete, start the WebThings Gateway service using the following command:

sudo systemctl start webthings-gateway

3. You can verify that the service is running by entering the following command:

sudo systemctl status webthings-gateway

4. Lastly, enable the service to start automatically at boot:

sudo systemctl enable webthings-gateway

Congratulations! You have installed and configured WebThings Gateway on NixOS latest.

Access WebThings Gateway Dashboard

The WebThings Gateway Dashboard is accessible via a web browser.

1. Open your preferred web browser and enter the following URL in the address bar:

http://localhost:8080

2. You should now see the WebThings Gateway welcome screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your WebThings Gateway account and connect your devices.

That's it! You can now monitor and control your smart home devices using WebThings Gateway on NixOS latest.

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