# OpenHab

In order to connect an [IoT device](https://docs.virbe.ai/touchpoints/kiosk-apps/metahuman-kiosk/hardware-setup/iot) to your setup, you will have to install additional software on your machine. If you decided to work with Conbee II Zigbee gateway to connect your [IoT ](https://docs.virbe.ai/touchpoints/kiosk-apps/metahuman-kiosk/hardware-setup/iot)devices, below you will find a fast guide on how to connect it.

## **OpenHab**

OpenHab is a software for home automation, that lets you use IoT devices (Bluetooth, Zigbee, WiFi).

1. Install java (at least v11): <https://www.azul.com/downloads/?package=jdk#download-openjdk>
2. Check the version of java: "cmd"➝ "java -version"
3. Set up environmental variables:
   1. Open **Control Panel** and go to **System and Security** → **System**.
   2. Click **Advanced system settings**.
   3. On the **Advanced** tab, click the **Environment Variables** button.
   4. In the **System Variables** area, select the `Path` environment variable and click **Edit**.
   5. In the dialog that opens, add the `bin` folder of your Azul Zulu installation (the directory where you unpacked the `.zip` file). Make sure the `bin` folder is placed at the top of the list
4. Go to <https://www.openhab.org/docs/installation/> and download
5. Launch the runtime by executing the script `C:\openHAB\start.bat` and wait a while for it to start and complete.
6. Point your browser to [`http://localhost:8080`](http://localhost:8080). You should be looking at the openHAB page requesting you to set up an administrator username and password.
7. In order to run it on windows startup: follow instructions: <https://www.openhab.org/docs/installation/windows.html>

## [dEConz app - make your Conbee II work](https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/deconz/)

1. instal dEConz app and go online (<http://192.168.8.104>)
2. Creat account and logi to the app
3. In order to make it work with OpenHab:
   1. download DeConz app in OpenHab
   2. in DeConz online app go to: settings➝gateway➝authenticate app
   3. Click "authenticate app"
4. In order for automation to work dEConz app should be ON all the time.

## **Troubleshooting**

1. In case Conbee II cannot connect (contanair error): open openHAB in you browser➝ pause and play deCONZ (conbee II app)

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In order to prepare and run the automation with IoT device go to our [Discord group](https://discord.gg/wK9Xj2CwqX) and ask on how to create a script, as this is very case-sensitive.
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