CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (287)	$ (1,034)	$ (5,333)	$ (3,614)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(226)	378	(526)	518
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	(226)	378	(526)	518
Comprehensive loss	(513)	(656)	(5,859)	(3,096)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(16)	(8)	(23)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Identiv, Inc. common stockholders	$ (513)	$ (672)	$ (5,867)	$ (3,119)