CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 6,598	$ 8,375	$ 9,341	$ 13,564
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,686)	1,098	(1,318)	(3,160)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	3,912	9,473	8,023	10,404
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	8	0	30	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.	$ 3,904	$ 9,473	$ 7,993	$ 10,404