Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (951)	$ (1,411)	$ (3,026)	$ (3,475)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	13	83	(417)	205
Comprehensive loss	(938)	(1,328)	(3,443)	(3,270)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	142	296	560	489
Comprehensive loss attributable to Neonode Inc.	$ (796)	$ (1,032)	$ (2,883)	$ (2,781)