diff --git a/homeassistant/components/netgear/sensor.py b/homeassistant/components/netgear/sensor.py
index 8c6bf56efcc..a350bfe9265 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/netgear/sensor.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/netgear/sensor.py
@@ -432,7 +432,7 @@ class NetgearRouterSensorEntity(NetgearRouterCoordinatorEntity, RestoreSensor):
             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: