| Cover | Mar. 05, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 05, 2024 |
| 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 |
| Local Phone Number | 40675 Encyclopedia Circle |
| 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 |
