Calculations for Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Identiv, Inc.	$ (1,151)	$ (4,708)
Accretion of Series B preferred stock dividends	(1,042)	(833)
Numerator for basic EPS - loss available to common stockholders	$ (2,193)	$ (5,541)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding	16,984	15,654
Net loss per share - basic	$ (0.13)	$ (0.35)