CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (1,904)	$ (2,970)	$ (2,581)	$ (11,893)
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(43)	(182)	140	(221)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(43)	(182)	140	(221)
Comprehensive loss	(1,947)	(3,152)	(2,441)	(12,114)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1)	12	(7)	24
Comprehensive loss attributable to Identiv, Inc. common stockholders	$ (1,948)	$ (3,140)	$ (2,448)	$ (12,090)