| Cover | Mar. 01, 2021 | Nov. 05, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 28, 2021 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | INSEEGO CORP. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001022652 | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
| Entity File Number | 001-38358 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-3377646 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 12600 Deerfield Parkway | |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 100 | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Alpharetta | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30004 | |
| City Area Code | 858 | |
| Local Phone Number | 812-3400 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | ||
| Entity Listings [Line Items] | ||
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | |
| Trading Symbol | INSG | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
| Preferred Stock Purchase Rights | ||
| Entity Listings [Line Items] | ||
| Title of 12(b) Security | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
