CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,728	$ 7,807	$ 6,531	$ 17,148
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	2,999	(540)	4,990	(1,858)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	4,727	7,267	11,521	15,290
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	30
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.	$ 4,727	$ 7,267	$ 11,521	$ 15,260