Well, yeah, but where's the fun in that?
More critically
...does not a friendly domestic appliance make.
If what I'm doing was something that is necessary for function, then that might be appropriate, and the compromises that would be inevitable incorporating that and the display into something usable would be worth it. But, I want to simplify and streamline the process, I don't think that would fit the bill (I also looked at the option of using a smart plug, which again would work, but would be rather clunky).