ryderstorm / home_automation_web_portal

A Ruby web server used to control various home automation tech.

Home Automation Web Portal

A Ruby web server used to control the Hue lights, Nest thermostat, and other home automation tech via one easy to use website.

Planned feature list:

• View and change Nest thermostat settings
• View and change settings for all the Hue lights in the house
• View webcam feeds from around the home
• Add an information portal for Airbnb guests with weather, local events/dining/news, and controls for the lights in the guest room.

Windows Installation Instructions

1. Install Ruby
2. Install Git
3. Install Firefox
4. Clone the repository to your computer by:
   1. Opening a command prompt
   2. Entering cd C:
   3. Entering git clone https://github.com/ryderstorm/home_automation_web_portal.git
   4. Enter cd home_automation_web_portal
5. Install the necessary gems(plugins) for Ruby by entering bundle install
6. Enter ruby run_tests.rb - this will run the tests that verify the website has the info it is supposed to and everything is working
7. Once those are complete, you can enter ruby start_web_server.rb to run the webserver. Then you can open your browser to localhost:4567 and see the webpage.