| Cover | Mar. 20, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 20, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-40254 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Movano Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001734750 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-4233771 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6800 Koll Center Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Pleasanton |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94566 |
| City Area Code | 415 |
| Local Phone Number | 651-3172 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | MOVE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
