diff --git a/homeassistant/components/netgear/sensor.py b/homeassistant/components/netgear/sensor.py
index 8c6bf56efccded..a350bfe92656fc 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/netgear/sensor.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/netgear/sensor.py
@@ -432,7 +432,7 @@ async def async_added_to_hass(self) -> None:
             if sensor_data is not None:
                 self._value = sensor_data.native_value
             else:
-                self.schedule_update_ha_state()
+                self.coordinator.async_request_refresh()
 
     @callback
     def async_update_device(self) -> None: