Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statements of Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (2,262)	$ (1,368)	$ (5,077)	$ (5,232)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(36)	(20)	(102)	(67)
Comprehensive loss	(2,298)	(1,388)	(5,179)	(5,299)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to Noncontrolling interests	100		217
Comprehensive loss attributable to Neonode Inc.	$ (2,198)	$ (1,388)	$ (4,962)	$ (5,299)