CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (1,034)	$ (742)	$ (3,614)	$ (12,635)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	378	(64)	518	(285)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	378	(64)	518	(285)
Comprehensive loss	(656)	(806)	(3,096)	(12,920)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(16)	11	(23)	23
Comprehensive loss attributable to Identiv, Inc. common stockholders	$ (672)	$ (795)	$ (3,119)	$ (12,897)