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Netgear Orbi RBK863S
- Native integration
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
Prices verified November 2026
Our verdict
Orbi 860 series: a tri-band Wi-Fi 6 (AX6000) mesh with a dedicated wireless backhaul and a 10Gbps WAN port. It is built for large, solid-walled homes and it is priced accordingly, the 3-pack listing was GBP 749.99 when checked. Wi-Fi 6 only, so most buyers are better served by a newer and cheaper Wi-Fi 7 system unless they need the 10Gbps port.
What can Home Assistant control on the Netgear Orbi RBK863S?
Home Assistant core has a netgear integration (local polling, IoT class local_polling) for NETGEAR routers, giving device trackers, traffic meter data, utilisation sensors and router feature switches. The docs do not list individual models, so Orbi RBK863S compatibility was not verified.
Specs
| pack | Router plus 2 satellites (3-pack) |
|---|---|
| wifi | AX6000 tri-band Wi-Fi 6 |
How does the Netgear Orbi RBK863S compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netgear Orbi RBK863S (this product) | £749.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Yes | Native |
| Amazon eero 6+ | £139.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Cloud | HACS |
| Amazon eero Max 7 | £599.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Cloud | HACS |
| Amazon eero Pro 6E | £179.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Cloud | HACS |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Netgear Orbi RBK863S work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Netgear Orbi RBK863S is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (netgear), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Netgear cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the Netgear Orbi RBK863S use, and do I need a hub?
- The Netgear Orbi RBK863S uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. Netgear's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (netgear).
- How much does the Netgear Orbi RBK863S cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Netgear Orbi RBK863S is £749.99 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in November 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
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Netgear
Netgear Orbi RBK863S
£749.99 at Amazon UK