| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2403402 - Disclosure - Accounts Receivable, Net - Components of Accounts Receivable (Details) (http://www.alarm.com/role/AccountsReceivableNetComponentsOfAccountsReceivableDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001459200 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Receivables [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | ||
Accounts receivable | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | ( | ( |
Allowance for product returns | ( | ( |
Accounts receivable, net | 29,810,000 | 21,348,000 |