Microsoft and Samsung are partnering to bring Windows 10 to "Internet of Things" devices, such as smart fridges.

The deal was announced at CES in Las Vegas and will see Windows 10 suddenly appearing in shedloads of Internet of Things gear which had previously been earmarked for Android.

Redmond has taken advantage of the fact that Samsung has been falling out with Google lately. But what is strange is that spat appears to be Samsung seeks more control over the software that runs on its phones.

For some reason, and it is not quite sure how, partnering with Microsoft sidesteps these problems.

At the moment it is not clear what devices Samsung is planning as part of the partnership. The South Korean company is known for its consumer appliances so it might be that the infamous smart fridge will be Windows 10. Notice that Tizen is not getting a mention.

Terry Myerson, the head of Windows and Devices at Microsoft claimed the two companies have a "shared vision for future innovation together across the entire Internet of Things.

Microsoft has developed Windows 10 to work across a range of different devices and screen sizes, from the 84-inch Surface Hub to smaller IoT appliances, like a kettle. The company's stated aim is Windows 10 on a billion devices.