| Cover | Apr. 27, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 27, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-13810 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SOCKET MOBILE, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000944075 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-3155066 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 40675 Encyclopedia Circle |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Fremont |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94538 |
| City Area Code | (510) |
| Local Phone Number | 933-3000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.001 Par Value per Share |
| Trading Symbol | SCKT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
