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Netgear
Netgear GS308E
- Works with HA
- Local control
- Ethernet
Prices verified October 2026
Our verdict
The sweet spot for a home lab: eight gigabit ports and enough VLAN and port-mirroring features to separate IoT devices, without a managed-switch learning curve. It is configured from a browser or Netgear's utility rather than a full CLI, so do not expect enterprise depth. It does nothing for Home Assistant on its own and cannot supply PoE, so cameras and access points need injectors.
What can Home Assistant control on the Netgear GS308E?
No Home Assistant integration for this switch was verified. It is a switch: HA sees the devices behind it, not the switch itself.
Specs
| type | Managed (Plus) switch per the Amazon listing title |
|---|---|
| ports | 8x Gigabit Ethernet |
How does the Netgear GS308E compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netgear GS308E (this product) | £29.99 | Ethernet | Yes | Works with HA |
| Amazon eero Max 7 | £599.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Cloud | HACS |
| Amazon eero Pro 6E | £179.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Cloud | HACS |
| ASUS RT-BE58U | £124.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Yes | Native |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Netgear GS308E work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Netgear GS308E is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a certified "Works with Home Assistant" integration, so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Netgear cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- How much does the Netgear GS308E cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Netgear GS308E is £29.99 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in October 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
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Netgear
Netgear GS308E
£29.99 at Amazon UK