Urban agglomerations concentrate economic activity, population, and infrastructure, intensifying challenges related to energy consumption, environmental sustainability, and quality of life. Smart homes—residential units equipped with digital, automated, and interconnected technologies—have emerged as a critical micro-level component of smart urban systems. This study examines the role and importance of smart homes in the development of urban agglomerations using an econometric approach. A panel dataset of major global agglomerations for the period 2015–2024 is analyzed using fixed-effects regression, complemented by a focused case study on Uzbekistan and Central Asia. The results indicate that smart home adoption has a statistically significant and positive impact on agglomeration development, primarily through improvements in energy efficiency and digital infrastructure utilization. The findings provide robust empirical support for incorporating smart housing policies into sustainable urban development strategies, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions.

Smart homes, urban agglomerations, smart cities

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