CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2016	Jun. 26, 2015	Jun. 24, 2016	Jun. 26, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 238	$ 156	$ 459	$ 482
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation	6	28	7	(346)
Defined benefit and post retirement plans	5	4	13	13
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities and derivative instruments, net of tax	3	(4)	6	(4)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	14	28	26	(337)
Comprehensive income	252	184	485	145
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	0	(2)	(3)
Comprehensive income attributable to Tyco ordinary shareholders	$ 253	$ 184	$ 487	$ 148