CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 6,274	$ 10,871	$ 19,838	$ 23,632
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(4,236)	(2,935)	(7,396)	(4,779)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	2,038	7,936	12,442	18,853
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	3	0	3	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.	$ 2,035	$ 7,936	$ 12,439	$ 18,853