Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Estimates, Judgments and Assumptions
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets Amortization Expense
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Combinations, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Combination [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Combination, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Ecolink
Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc. [Member]
Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc.
Business Combination
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss), Attributable to Parent
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss), Attributable to Parent
Basic earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc. (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc. (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Acquisition costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange transactions
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other income (expense)
Other Income (Expense)
Other Income (Expense)
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Number of Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at December 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited/canceled/expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Outstanding at March 31, 2016
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Exercisable on September 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding at December 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited/canceled/expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at March 31, 2016
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable on March 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term and Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding at December 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable on March 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at March 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Exercisable on March 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Provision for inventory write-downs
Inventory Write-down
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vested restricted stock
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised and Vested Restricted Stock
Tax benefit from stock options exercised and vested restricted stock.
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Shares issued for employee benefit plan
Shares Issued for Employee Benefit Plan
Shares issued for employee benefit plan.
Employee and director stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Performance-based warrant stock-based compensation
Accretion of performance based stock warrants
Accretion of performance based stock warrants [Line Items]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accrued income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash used for investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisition of intangible assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Net cash used for investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings under line of credit
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Repayments on line of credit
Repayments of Short-term Debt
Proceeds from stock options exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Treasury stock purchased
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Net
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016 (remaining 9 months)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segment and Foreign Operations
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Universal Electronics Inc. Stockholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, shares
Shares, Outstanding
Beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Shares issued for employee benefit plan and compensation (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Shares issued for employee benefit plan and compensation
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Purchase of treasury shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Purchase of treasury shares
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Stock options exercised (in shares)
Stock options exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Shares issued to Directors (in shares)
Shares Issued To Directors (in shares)
Shares Issued To Directors (in shares)
Shares issued to Directors
Shares Issued To Directors, Value
Shares Issued To Directors, Value
Employee and director stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Tax benefit from exercise of non-qualified stock options and vested restricted stock
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Comcast warrant expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Ending balance, shares
Ending balance
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Compensation
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Long-lived Assets From Geographical Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
People's Republic of China [Member]
CHINA
All Other Countries [Member]
All Other Countries [Member]
All Other Countries [Member]
Long-lived Assets from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived tangible assets
Long-Lived Assets
Contingencies [Table]
Contingencies [Table]
Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Surety Bond [Member]
Surety Bond [Member]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Patent Lawsuit Against Universal Remote Control [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against Universal Remote Control [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against Universal Remote Control [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against UEBV and Telenet [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against UEBV and Telenet [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against UEBV and Telenet [Member]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Litigation [Member]
Pending Litigation [Member]
All Claims Denied for Review by USPTAB [Member]
All Claims Denied for Review by USPTAB [Member]
All Claims Denied for Review by USPTAB
All Claims Accepted for Review by USPTAB [Member]
All Claims Accepted for Review by USPTAB [Member]
All Claims Accepted for Review by USPTAB
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Design Patents [Member]
Design Patents [Member]
Design Patents [Member]
Utility Patent [Member]
Utility Patent [Member]
Utility Patent [Member]
Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingencies [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Contingencies [Table]
Gain contingency, patents allegedly infringed upon, number
Gain Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed upon, Number
Court order amount
Litigation Settlement, Amount
URC court order
URC Court Order, Current
URC Court Order, Current
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Gain contingency, patents found valid, number
Gain Contingency, Patents Found Infringed upon, Number
Loss Contingency, Number of Subsidiaries Named in Lawsuit
Loss Contingency, Number of Subsidiaries Named in Lawsuit
Loss Contingency, Number of Subsidiaries Named in Lawsuit
Loss Contingency, Number of Customers Named in Lawsuit
Loss Contingency, Number of Customers Named in Lawsuit
Loss Contingency, Number of Customers Named in Lawsuit
Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number
Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number
Class of Warrant or Right [Table]
Class of Warrant or Right [Table]
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Common Stock Purchase Warrant [Member]
Common Stock Purchase Warrant [Member]
Common Stock Purchase Warrant [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Fair value (in dollars per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Fair Value
Class of Warrant or Right, Fair Value
Risk-free interest rate
Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected volatility
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected life in years
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Accounts receivable, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Income tax receivable
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Line of credit
Line of Credit, Current
Accrued compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued sales discounts, rebates and royalties
Accrued Sales Discounts Rebates and Royalties, Current
Accrued Sales Discounts Rebates and Royalties, Current
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Income tax payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Long-term contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 23,286,653 and 23,176,277 shares issued on March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Treasury stock, at cost, 8,857,702 and 8,824,768 shares on March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Universal Electronics Inc. stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders' equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Stock options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted stock awards
Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options and restricted stock excluded in computation of diluted earning per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Manufacturing Activities Transition [Member]
Manufacturing Activities Transition [Member]
Manufacturing Activities Transition [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Accrued Compensation [Member]
Employee-related Liabilities, Current [Member]
Employee-related Liabilities, Current [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses
Restructuring Charges
Additional restructuring expenses expected to be incurred
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
Unpaid severance costs
Restructuring Reserve
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Receivable
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Significant Customers to Net Sales
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Significant Customers to Accounts Receivable
Schedule of Accounts Receivable by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts Receivable by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Performance-Based Common Stock Warrants
Warrants Disclosure [Text Block]
Warrants Disclosure [Text Block]
Supply Commitment [Axis]
Supply Commitment [Axis]
Supply Commitment Arrangement [Domain]
Supply Commitment Arrangement [Domain]
Supply Threshold [Member]
Supply Commitment [Member]
Supply threshold level one, amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold Level One, Amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold Level One, Amount
Supply threshold level two, amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold Level Two, Amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold Level Two, Amount
Supply threshold level three, amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold Level Three, Amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold Level Three, Amount
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period one, supply threshold level one
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level One
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level One
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period one, supply threshold level two
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level Two
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level Two
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period one, supply threshold level three
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level Three
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level Three
Maximum potential warrants that will vest, vesting period one
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period two, supply threshold level one
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two, Supply Threshold Level One
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two, Supply Threshold Level One
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period two, supply threshold level two
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two, Supply Threshold Level Two
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two, Supply Threshold Level Two
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period two, supply threshold level three
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two, Supply Threshold Level Three
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level Three
Maximum potential warrants that will vest, vesting period two
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period three, supply threshold level one
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three, Supply Threshold Level One
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three, Supply Threshold Level One
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period three, supply threshold level two
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three, Supply Threshold Level Two
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three, Supply Threshold Level Two
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period three, supply threshold level three
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three, Supply Threshold Level Three
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three, Supply Threshold Level Three
Maximum potential warrants that will vest, vesting period three
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three
Number of Non-vested Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested at beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Shares Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Shares Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Shares Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Non-vested at end of period
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested at beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested at end of period
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Non-vested restricted stock award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and entity information.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Black Scholes Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Non-vested Restricted Stock Awards Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Cost of Goods, Total [Member]
Cost of Goods, Total [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]
Major Customers [Axis]
Major Supplier [Axis]
Major Supplier [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Major Supplier [Domain]
[Domain] for Major Supplier [Axis]
Texas Instrument [Member]
Texas Instrument [Member]
Texas Instrument
Victory Chemical [Member]
Victory Chemical [Member]
Victory Chemical [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Inventory Purchases
Inventory Purchases
Inventory Purchases
Concentration risk
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Inventories, Net and Significant Supplier(s)
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Inventories, Net
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Inventory Valuation Reserves [Table Text Block]
Inventory valuation reserves.
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of Accrued Compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued social insurance
Accrued Social Insurance, Current
Accrued social insurance current.
Accrued salary/wages
Accrued Salaries, Current
Accrued vacation/holiday
Accrued Vacation, Current
Accrued bonus
Accrued Bonuses, Current
Accrued commission
Accrued Employee Sales Commission, Current
Accrued Employee Sales Commission, Current
Accrued medical insurance claims
Accrued Insurance, Current
Other accrued compensation
Other Employee Related Liabilities, Current
Total accrued compensation
Accrued salaries - 13th month salaries
Accrued Salaries, Thirteenth Month Amount, Current
Accrued Salaries, Thirteenth Month Amount, Current
Schedule of Components of Other Income (Expense), Net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Future Contract One [Member]
Future Contract One [Member]
Future Contract One [Member]
Future Contract Two [Member]
Future Contract Two [Member]
Future Contract Two [Member]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
Derivative by Currency Position Held [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Euro
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Chinese Yuan Renminbi
China, Yuan Renminbi
Brazil, Brazil Real
Brazil, Brazil Real
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Value
Derivative, Notional Amount
Forward Rate
Derivative, Forward Exchange Rate
Gain/(Loss) Recorded at Balance Sheet Date
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Business Combination
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Shares available for repurchase (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Cost of shares repurchased
Components of Accrued Compensation
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Treasury Stock
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative Instruments,Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts
Components of Other Accrued Expenses
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Schedule of Stockholders' Equity
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Executive Vice President [Member]
Executive Vice President [Member]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Accounts Payable [Member]
Accounts Payable [Member]
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage in Third Party by Executive
Related Party Transaction, Ownership Percentage In Affiliated Entity
Related party transaction, ownership percentage by affiliated entity
Related Party Purchases
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party
Concentration Risk
Related Parties, Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Line of Credit
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Allowance for sales return
Allowance for Sales Returns, Net Of Unprocessed Returns
Allowance for Sales Returns, Net Of Unprocessed Returns
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
BASIC
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Basic earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc. (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
DILUTED
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted-average common shares outstanding on a diluted basis (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc. (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Components
Other Inventory, Gross
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory
Inventory Valuation Reserves
Inventories, net
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest income (expense), net
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Other income (expense), net
Income before provision for income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.
Earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.:
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Schedule of Derivatives at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Derivative Assets at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Futures Contracts
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Revenues From Geographical Segments [Table]
Asia (excluding PRC) [Member]
Asia, Excluding The People's Republic of China [Member]
Asia, Excluding The People's Republic of China
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Schedule of Revenues from Geographical Segments [Line Items]
Total net sales
Schedule of Changes in Reserve for Product Warranty Claim Costs
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Product Warranty Accrual
Accruals for warranties issued during the period
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Settlements (in cash or in kind) during the period
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Balance at end of period
Accounts Receivable, Net and Revenue Concentrations
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Additions (reductions) to costs and expenses
(Write-offs)/Foreign exchange effects
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-Offs And Effect Of Exchange Rate
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-Offs And Effect Of Exchange Rate
Balance at end of period
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
CHINA
Asia [Member]
Asia [Member]
South America [Member]
South America [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Encore
Encore Controls LLC [Member]
Encore Controls LLC
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Income Approach Valuation Technique
Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Initial purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Cash consideration
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Acquired ownership interest of Acquirees' subsidiary (percentage)
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Aggregate fair value of net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Fair value of noncontrolling interest
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Net sales
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Net loss
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Period of recognition for earnout payments to Acquiree (in years)
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Annual Payment, Period Of Recognition
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Annual Payment, Period Of Recognition
Contingent consideration discount rate
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
Pro forma information, increase (decrease) in amortization expense, net
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Increase (Decrease) in Amortization Expense
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Increase (Decrease) in Amortization Expense
Weighted average fair value of grants
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected life in years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
US Bank [Member]
US Bank [Member]
US Bank [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Enson [Member]
Enson [Member]
Enson Member.
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Letter of credit outstanding amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Subsidiary ownership percentage securing facility
Line of Credit Facility, Covenants, Subsidiary Ownership Percentage Securing Facility
Line of Credit Facility, Covenants, Subsidiary Ownership Percentage Securing Facility
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Short-term Debt
Interest Expense, Short-term Borrowings
Interest Expense, Short-term Borrowings
Advertising and marketing
Accrued Advertising And Marketing Costs, Current
Accrued Advertising and Marketing Costs, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Duties
Accrued Duties, Current
Accrued duties.
Freight and handling fees
Accrued Freight and Handling Fees, Current
Accrued Freight and Handling Fees, Current
Product development
Accrued Product Development Costs, Current
Accrued Product Development Costs, Current
Product warranty accrual
Professional fees
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Current
Property, Plant and Equipment, Current
Sales taxes and VAT
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current
Short-term contingent considerations
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current
Third-party commissions
Accrued Nonemployee Sales Commission, Current
Accrued Nonemployee Sales Commission, Current
Tooling
Unearned Tooling Revenue, Current
Unearned Tooling Revenue
Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange futures contracts
Unrealized Loss on Foreign Currency Exchange Futures Contracts, Current
Unrealized Loss on Foreign Currency Exchange Futures Contracts, Current
Utilities
Accrued Utilities, Current
Other
Other Accrued Expenses, Current
Other Accrued Expenses, Current.
Total other accrued expenses
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Fees Paid
Related Party Fees Paid [Member]
Related Party Fees Paid
JAP Techno Solutions
JAP Techno Solutions [Member]
JAP Techno Solutions [Member]
Total fees paid
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Other Accrued Expenses
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period
Foreign exchange effects
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Balance at the end of the period
Schedule of Reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Inventory Reserve [Roll Forward]
Inventory Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses
Inventory Valuation Reserve, Period Charge
Additions to costs and expenses.
Sell Through
Inventory Valuation Reserve, Adjustments, Sales
Inventory Valuation Reserve, Adjustments, Sales
Write-offs/FX Effects
Inventory Valuation Reserve, Write-Offs And Effect Of Exchange Rate
Charge to cost of goods sold that represents the reduction of the carrying amount of inventory, generally attributable to obsolescence or market conditions.
Balance at End of Period
Inventory Scrapped During Production
Inventory Scrapped During Production
Inventory Scrapped During Production
Schedule of Changes in Reserve for Product Warranty Claim Costs
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]
Trade receivables, gross
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for sales returns
Allowance for Sales Returns
Allowance for sales returns.
Net trade receivables
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Other
Other Receivables, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Employees [Member]
Employees [Member]
Employees [Member]
Outside Directors [Member]
Director [Member]
Cost of sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Research and development expenses [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Income tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Distribution rights
Distribution Rights [Member]
Patents
Patents [Member]
Trademarks and trade names
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Developed technology and core technology
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Capitalized software development costs
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-lived intangible assets, fully amortized, gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Fully Amortized, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Fully Amortized, Gross
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange futures contracts fair value
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Number of shares called by warrants
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Number of vesting periods
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Vesting Periods
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Vesting Periods
Term of successive voting periods (in years)
Class of Warrant or Right, Term of Successive Vesting Periods
Class of Warrant or Right, Term of Successive Vesting Periods
Vesting period one (in years)
Class of Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One
Class of Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One
Supply threshold, amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold, Amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold, Amount
Total vesting period (in years)
Class of Warrant or Right, Vesting Period
Class of Warrant or Right, Vesting Period
Warrants vested (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Vested
Class of Warrant or Right, Vested
Reduction to net sales
Class of Warrant or Right, Contra Revenue
Class of Warrant or Right, Contra Revenue
Unrecognized fair value of unvested warrants
Class of Warrant or Right, Unvested, Unrecognized Fair Value
Class of Warrant or Right, Unvested, Unrecognized Fair Value
Schedule of purchase level and number of warrants that will vest
Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants or Rights [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair value assumptions used
Schedule of Fair Value Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Sales [Member]
Sales [Member]
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Comcast Corporation [Member]
Comcast Corporation [Member]
Comcast Corporation [Member]
DIRECTV [Member]
DIRECTV [Member]
DIRECTV.
Revenue and Accounts Receivable, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Schedule of Net Sales to External Customers by Geographic Area
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-lived Assets
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Income tax expense (benefit)
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible in next 12 months
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Accrued interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
China
State Administration of Taxation, China [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Income Taxes [Table]
Income Tax Credits and Adjustments
Income Tax Credits and Adjustments
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Trade name
Trade Names [Member]
Developed Technology
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Non-interest bearing liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Net tangible assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Net Tangible Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Net Tangible Assets
Finite-lived intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Goodwill
Total purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Noncontrolling interest
Net purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Contingent consideration
Cash paid
Estimated Lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Estimated Lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life