How To Install python3-pyvlx on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-pyvlx in AlmaLinux 8. python3-pyvlx is Python wrapper for the Velux KLF 200 API

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-pyvlx on AlmaLinux 8.

What is python3-pyvlx

PyVLX allow you to control VELUX windows with Python. It uses the Velux KLF 200 interface to control io-Homecontrol devices, e.g., Velux Windows.

We can use yum or dnf to install python3-pyvlx on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python3-pyvlx.

Install python3-pyvlx on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install python3-pyvlx using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python3-pyvlx

Install python3-pyvlx on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install python3-pyvlx using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python3-pyvlx

How To Uninstall python3-pyvlx on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the python3-pyvlx package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python3-pyvlx

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-pyvlx on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.