sudo apt-get install i2c-tools python-smbus
Add the following lines to /boot/config.txt:
#i2c
dtparam=i2c_arm=on,i2c1=on
Edit the file /etc/modules and add the following line:
i2c-dev
Finally reboot:
sudo reboot
After the reboot you should be able to find the i2c device using the command below:
sudo i2cdetect -y 1