CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (8,152)	$ (13,703)
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	638	(192)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	638	(192)
Comprehensive loss	(7,514)	(13,895)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(2)	24
Comprehensive loss attributable to Identiv, Inc. common stockholders	$ (7,516)	$ (13,871)