Related Party Transactions - Schedule of Related Party Revenue and Other Income, Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
5 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
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May 24, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | $ 37,455 | $ 48,545 | $ 51,700 | |
| Sirius XM Canada | Equity Method Investee | ||||
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| Earning recognition lag period | 1 month | |||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,501 | |||
| Equity method investment, dividends, including reduction of investment | $ 3,796 | $ 7,548 | $ 15,645 | |
| Sirius XM Canada | Equity Method Investee | Sirius Platform | ||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
| Percentage-based fee | 10.00% | |||
| Sirius XM Canada | Equity Method Investee | X M Platform | ||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
| Percentage-based fee | 15.00% | |||
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