CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (2,301)	$ (677)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	112	183
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	112	183
Comprehensive loss	(2,189)	(494)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(8)	(6)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Identiv, Inc. common stockholders	$ (2,197)	$ (500)