CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 2,743	$ 5,189
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	1,368	(4,258)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	4,111	931
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	22	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.	$ 4,089	$ 931