CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 29,173	$ 32,534	$ 22,963
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(11,353)	(7,428)	1,930
Total comprehensive income (loss)	17,820	25,106	24,893
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1)	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.	$ 17,821	$ 25,106	$ 24,893