v3.6.0.2
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Mar. 15, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name CLEARONE INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000840715    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filer No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 65,200
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   8,746,870  
Trading Symbol CLRO    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016