The Jade Green version of the newest Google Home speaker is arriving later than expected, even as interest in the color option remains high. For buyers who want that specific finish sooner, Walmart has emerged as the quickest route if stock is still available.
Google Store listings currently point to an August start for shipping, which leaves the green model behind other color choices. That delay is notable because Google has described the finish as an exclusive variant for its own store.
Walmart is currently the faster option
Despite the exclusive label, the Jade Green model has appeared at Walmart, making the retailer the most immediate option for shoppers trying to avoid the longer wait. This creates an unusual situation where the officially exclusive color can, at least for now, be found outside Google’s storefront.
Buyers are still being urged to check carefully before placing an order. A visit to a physical store is considered safer, since there is a risk that a listing could point to an older speaker model rather than the latest Google Home device.
| Retailer | Current Status | What Buyers Should Know |
|---|---|---|
| Google Store | Shipping expected in early August | Official channel, but slower delivery for Jade Green |
| Walmart | Availability may still exist | Potentially faster, but listings should be verified carefully |
| Best Buy | Out of stock | The same color has appeared there, but no inventory is currently shown |
| Home Depot | Out of stock | Another retailer where the model has been listed, though unavailable now |
Google says supply is the issue
Anish Kuttukaran, chief product officer for Gemini for Home, addressed the shortage in a post on X. He said Google is working to “bring more availability to stores as soon as possible.”
That statement confirms a supply problem rather than a product change, but it does not explain why the delay is happening. Google also has not given a firm date for when Jade Green inventory will normalize.
The exclusive color has not stayed exclusive in practice
Jade Green is being marketed as a Google Store exclusive variant, yet the same model has also been listed by Best Buy and Home Depot. Both of those retailers are now showing out-of-stock status, which adds to the confusion surrounding the rollout.
The listings suggest that distribution may not have been limited to a single sales channel from the start. Even so, the practical reality for shoppers is simple: the color is harder to find than the other options, and the Google Store is not currently the fastest place to wait.
What this means for buyers
The longer shipping estimate makes Jade Green the most difficult version to buy at launch. For shoppers who are focused on the color rather than the store badge, Walmart may offer the shortest path, provided the listing is accurate and stock remains available.
Anyone considering that route should verify the model carefully before checkout or before taking the unit home. For now, the clearest picture is that demand is high, supply is tight, and the exclusive finish is moving slower than expected through Google’s own channel.
Source: www.androidauthority.com