Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended			24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	$ 65			$ 65
Severance, stay bonuses, and other employee-related expenses	17			54	$ 37
Charged to earnings	19	$ 40	$ 6	65	$ 46
Enterprise Business
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	50			50
Restructuring costs	14
Zebra Legacy
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	15			15
Restructuring costs	5
Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected remaining charges related to exit and restructuring	5			5
Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected remaining charges related to exit and restructuring	$ 7			$ 7