Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE
- Native integration
- Local control
- Ethernet
Prices verified November 2026
Our verdict
A fanless 8-port managed PoE switch that earns its place in a Home Assistant house through the built-in UniFi integration, not through anything the switch does on its own: once it is adopted into a UniFi Network application, you can power-cycle a PoE camera or access point from an automation instead of walking to the cupboard. The catch is the controller. The integration talks to a UniFi OS console or a self-hosted UniFi Network application, so if you do not already run one, this cheap switch drags a gateway, Cloud Key or always-on server in behind it. The PoE budget is also modest: Ubiquiti lists 52 W in total, and only with the external 60 W adapter.
What can Home Assistant control on the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| PoE port control | Switch | Per-port PoE on/off. Disabled by default and requires an admin account. |
| Power cycle PoE port | Button | Restarts whatever is powered from one specific PoE port, such as a camera or access point. |
| Port enable/disable | Switch | Turns an individual switch port on or off. Disabled by default and requires admin privileges. |
Built into Home Assistant Core as the unifi integration, connecting locally over a WebSocket to your UniFi Network application (UniFi OS console or self-hosted). It needs a local admin account with 'Restrict to local access only' ticked and Network set to Full Management; Ubiquiti cloud SSO accounts do not work. For a switch like this the useful entities are the per-port PoE switches and the 'power cycle PoE port' button, but both are disabled by default and need admin privileges. Use the latest stable UniFi Network release; Early Access and Release Candidate builds are not supported. Devices you remove from UniFi can linger in the HA device registry until you delete them by hand.
Specs
| ports | 8-port Layer 2 PoE switch — Ubiquiti UK store page. The page does not break out how many ports are PoE, so that figure is deliberately not stated here |
|---|---|
| cooling | silent, fanless |
| variant | UK version (UK plug) sold alongside an EU version on the same page |
| poe budget | 52 W total PoE availability with the external 60 W power adapter |
How does the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE (this product) | £85 | Ethernet | Yes | Native |
| 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 Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (unifi), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Ubiquiti cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- How much does the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE is £85 at Ubiquiti Store UK. Prices were last checked in November 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.