| Cover | Aug. 04, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 04, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SAMSARA INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-41140 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-3100039 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1 De Haro Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Francisco |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94107 |
| City Area Code | 415 |
| Local Phone Number | 985-2400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | IOT |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001642896 |
