CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 20,384	$ 29,173	$ 32,534
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(7,022)	(11,353)	(7,428)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	13,362	17,820	25,106
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	30	(1)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.	$ 13,332	$ 17,821	$ 25,106