MIC CHECK. MIC CHECK.

The video leverages a common question within the Home Assistant community and uses a native mention of a product to drive engagement by asking for community recommendations.

The creator asks viewers about Home Assistant compatibility with a product called OpenMote, confirming it works. They then encourage viewers to share their favorite Home Assistant YouTubers.

Home Assistant: it is a smart home automation platform that the creator is discussing and asking viewers about. It ACTS by being the subject of the discussion. Removing it would change the video's topic. OpenMote: it is a smart home controller that the creator is promoting via their bio link. It ACTS by being the product being promoted. Removing it would change the video's purpose. YouTube: it is a video platform where the creator is asking viewers to find other YouTubers. It APPEARS as a logo. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.