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- [Docker](https://hub.docker.com/r/marthoc/deconz)
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- [Website](https://github.com/dresden-elektronik/deconz-rest-plugin/blob/master/README.md)
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## Pre-installation
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Before running the command that creates the deconz Docker container (`docker-compose up -d`), you may need to add your Linux user to the dialout group, which allows the user access to serial devices (i.e. Conbee/Conbee II/RaspBee):
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## Troubleshooting
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Make sure your Conbee/Conbee II/RaspBee gateway is connected. If your gateway is not detected, or no lights can be paired, try moving the device to another usb port, reboot your computer and build the stack from the menu again `cd ~/IOTstack && bash ./menu.sh` (select "Pull full service from template" if prompted). The device must be plugged in when the deCONZ Docker container is being built.
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`sudo usermod -a -G dialout pi` (pi user being used as an example)
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Before running `docker-compose up -d`, make sure your Linux user is part of the dialout group, which allows the user access to serial devices (i.e. Conbee/Conbee II/RaspBee). If you are not certain, simply add your user to the dialout group by running the following command (username "pi" being used as an example):
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`sudo usermod -a -G dialout pi`
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Now run `docker-compose up -d`.
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If you are still experiencing issues, run `docker-compose down` and then `docker-compose up -d` again.
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Use a 0.5-1m usb extension cable with ConBee (II) to avoid wifi and bluetooth noise/interference from your Raspberry Pi (recommended by the manufacturer and often the solution to poor performance).
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## Accessing the Phoscon UI
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The Phoscon UI is available using port 8090 (http://your.local.ip.address:8090/)
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## Viewing the deCONZ Zigbee mesh
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The Zigbee mesh can be viewed using VNC (port 5901). The default VNC password is "changeme".
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The Zigbee mesh can be viewed using VNC on port 5901. The default VNC password is "changeme".
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## Connecting deCONZ and Node-RED
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Install [node-red-contrib-deconz](https://flows.nodered.org/node/node-red-contrib-deconz) via the "Manage palette" menu in Node-RED (if it is not already pre-installed) and follow the 2 simple steps in the video below:
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Install [node-red-contrib-deconz](https://flows.nodered.org/node/node-red-contrib-deconz) via the "Manage palette" menu in Node-RED (if not already installed) and follow these 2 simple steps (also shown in the video below):
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Step 1: In the Phoscon UI, Go to Settings > Gateway > Advanced and click "Authenticate app".
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Step 2: In Node-RED, open a deCONZ node, select "Add new deonz-server", insert your ip adress and port 8090 and click "Get settings". Click "Add", "Done" and "Deploy". Your device list will not be updated before deploying.
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![installing deCONZ](https://github.com/DIYtechie/resources/blob/master/images/Setup%20deCONZ%20in%20Node-RED.gif?raw=true)

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