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* Now you should be able to access the gateways UI via http://192.168.2.1 or http://gateway.local .
* Now you should be able to access the gateways UI via http://192.168.2.1 or http://gateway.local .
* After navigating to the local gateway page, you will be given the option to register a free subdomain
* After navigating to the local gateway page, you will be given the option to register a free subdomain
* After  
* You will be led to an Page to create an user account
 
* After all the steps you will be redirected to an empty "Things" screen of the gateway where you can start to add devices.   
 


https://webthings.io/docs/images/things_screen.png


=== Matter ===
=== Matter ===

Revision as of 13:07, 27 June 2023

Summary

This documentation compares the two latest IoT-Unify protocols for smart homes: Matter & WebThings. The response time, the data rates & the features of the two protocols will be compared.

Requirements

  • Operating system: WebThingsOS
  • Packages: -
  • Hardware: Raspberry Pi 3 (with an microSD card), Google Nest Hub (2.Gen), Smart Home Devices, USB dongles (for ZigBee or Z-Wave)

Description

WebThings

  • Install the latest gateway Image latest gateway Image from WebThings. Flash the downloaded Image on the microSD card using Etcher for example.
  • Boot your Raspberry Pi. After booting up the gateway, it will create an Wi-Fi hotspot with the name "WebThings Gateway XXXX". Use an personal computer to connect to the network.
  • After establishing a connection to the gateway, a page will appear which shows nearby WiFi networks. Connect to your home network.
  • Now you should be able to access the gateways UI via http://192.168.2.1 or http://gateway.local .
  • After navigating to the local gateway page, you will be given the option to register a free subdomain
  • You will be led to an Page to create an user account
  • After all the steps you will be redirected to an empty "Things" screen of the gateway where you can start to add devices.

things_screen.png

Matter

Make sure to read

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  • Lord of the Rings
  • The Baroque Cycle

Used Hardware

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Courses

References