Editor's note: This article has been reviewed and updated for accuracy in 2026. The rise of smart grow boxes (also referred to as grow cabinets or grow closets depending on the size and shape) is helping to change the way plants are grown, managed, and cultivated in the cannabis industry, with artificial intelligence and IoT tech that's optimized every aspect of the process. While smart grow boxes have received the most attention from home growers, they're increasingly becoming a popular piece of equipment at the retail and industrial levels. Dispensaries and retailers utilize smart grow boxes to facilitate more efficient and consistent operations, which can help explain their growing, industry-wide interest. Consumers are using grow boxes to grow their own product how they want it. This is easier than ever today with a multitude of box manufacturers as well as quality seed distributors that have mind-boggling selections of different indica, sativa and hybrid strains. Here's everything you need to know about this must-know cannabis product. [caption id=attachment_2398 align=aligncenter width=749] You're going to be waiting a long time grandma..[/caption] What Makes a Smart Grow Box Well, Smart? There’s nothing new about the concept of growing cannabis plants indoors. However, there are always challenges to mimicking ideal growing conditions in an indoor setting. After all, most plants are meant to be grown outside where they can receive natural sunlight. [caption id=attachment_2410 align=aligncenter width=840]<a href=https://shareasale.com/