How to Install OpenRemote on Kali Linux

OpenRemote is an open-source platform for building smart home automation systems. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing OpenRemote on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing OpenRemote, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your Kali Linux system:

  • Java JDK 8 or later
  • Apache Tomcat 8.5 or later
  • PostgreSQL 9.x or later

Step 1: Download OpenRemote

First, open your web browser and navigate to the OpenRemote website at https://openremote.io. Click on the "Download" button on the homepage. Choose the "OpenRemote 3 Pro Runtime" option.

Save the downloaded file to your chosen location.

Step 2: Extract the OpenRemote Installation Package

Open your terminal and navigate to the directory where you saved the OpenRemote installation package. Use the following command to extract the package:

tar -zxvf openremote-3.1.0.tar.gz

This will create a new directory named "openremote-3.1.0".

Step 3: Set up the OpenRemote Database

In order to use OpenRemote, you need to create a new database in PostgreSQL. Use the following command to open the PostgreSQL console:

psql -U postgres

Then, run the following commands in the console:

CREATE USER openremote WITH PASSWORD 'your_password';
CREATE DATABASE openremote OWNER openremote;
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE openremote TO openremote;

Replace 'your_password' with the password you want to use for the OpenRemote database user.

Step 4: Start Apache Tomcat

OpenRemote runs on Apache Tomcat. Use the following command to start Apache Tomcat:

sudo /opt/tomcat/bin/catalina.sh start

This will start Apache Tomcat and make it accessible at http://localhost:8080.

Step 5: Install OpenRemote

Navigate to the "openremote-3.1.0" directory in your terminal.

Run the following command to install OpenRemote:

sudo ./openremote.sh install

Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

Step 6: Start OpenRemote

After installation is complete, use the following command to start OpenRemote:

sudo ./openremote.sh start

OpenRemote should now be running on your Kali Linux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install OpenRemote on Kali Linux. With OpenRemote, you can easily build your own smart home automation system.

Enjoy your new home automation system!