Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of share-based compensation cost recognized Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of weighted average assumptions Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of share-based compensation arrangements, activity during the period Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of share-based compensation arrangements, restricted stock unit awards and changes Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of share-based compensation arrangements, performance share unit awards and changes Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block] Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] U.S. Pension Plans Domestic Pension Plan of Foreign Entity [Member] Non-U.S. Pension Plans Foreign Pension Plan [Member] Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined benefit plan, net period benefit cost: Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Amortization of net actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Plan settlements, curtailments and special termination benefits Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments Net periodic (benefit) cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost during the year: Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract] Discount rate Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets Rate of compensation increase Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase Amortization of net actuarial loss expected over the next fiscal year Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss) Equity [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Currency Translation Adjustments Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Foreign currency translation Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Net actuarial (losses) gains Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Defined benefit and post retirement plans, net of tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities and Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities and Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities and Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Marketable Securities and Derivatives, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Marketable Securities and Derivatives, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Marketable Securities and Derivatives, Tax Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities and Derivative Instruments, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities and Derivative Instruments, Net of Tax Appreciation or loss in value (before reclassification adjustment) of the total of unsold securities during the period being reported on, net of tax. Reclassification adjustments include: (1) the unrealized holding gain or loss, net of tax, at the date of the transfer for a debt security from the held-to-maturity category transferred into the available-for-sale category. Also includes the unrealized gain or loss at the date of transfer for a debt security from the available-for-sale category transferred into the held-to-maturity category; (2) the unrealized gains or losses realized upon the sale of securities, after tax; (3) the unrealized gains or losses realized upon the write-down of securities, after tax; (4) the unrealized gains or losses realized upon the sale of securities, after tax; and (5) the unrealized gains/losses realized upon sale of derivative instruments, including options, swaps, futures, and forward contracts. Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive (loss) income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Tyco ordinary shareholders Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax Amounts transferred from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) currency translation Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax Amounts transferred from accumulated other comprehensive income currency translation, included in (loss) income from discontinued operations Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment Discontinued Operations Net of Tax Portion of the reclassification adjustment for translation gains or losses realized upon the sale or complete or substantially complete liquidation of an investment in foreign entity, after tax, that is included in income from discontinued operations. Amounts transferred from amortization of net actuarial losses and included in income from discontinued operations Amounts transferred from amortization of net actuarial losses and included in income from discontinued operations Amounts transferred from amortization of net actuarial losses and included in income from discontinued operations Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Land Land [Member] Buildings Building [Member] Subscriber systems Subscriber Systems [Member] Installed security-monitoring assets for which the entity retains ownership and deferred costs directly related to the customer acquisition and system installation. Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment [Member] Construction in progress Construction in Progress [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, plant and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Accumulated benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation Accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract] Accumulated benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation Fair value of plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets Aggregate benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract] Aggregate benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Benefit Obligation Fair value of plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventory Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Total Tyco Shareholders' Equity Parent [Member] Common Shares Common Stock [Member] Treasury Shares Treasury Stock [Member] Additional Paid in Capital Contributed Surplus Net [Member] This element represents contributed surplus. Accumulated Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Non-redeemable Non-controlling Interest Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income: Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Net income attributable to Tyco ordinary shareholders Profit (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest. Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount Dividends declared (See Note 14) Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Reallocation of share capital to additional paid in capital Reallocation of Share Capital to Contributed Surplus Reallocation of Share Capital to Contributed Surplus Shares issued from treasury for vesting of share based equity awards (in shares) Shares Issued from Treasury, Share Based Equity Awards, Shares Number of shares issued from treasury for vesting of share based equity awards and other related tax effects. Shares issued from treasury for vesting of share based equity awards Shares Issued from Treasury Share Based Equity Awards Value of shares issued from treasury for vesting of share based equity awards and other related tax effects. Repurchase of common shares (in shares) Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Repurchase of ordinary shares Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Compensation expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Noncontrolling interest related to acquisitions and divestitures Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests Other (in shares) Stockholders' Equity, Other Shares Other Stockholders' Equity, Other Balance (in shares) Balance Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract] Contracts in process Contracts in Process Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of capitalized payments for contracts in process which will be consumed in operations within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Other Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Accrued payroll and payroll related costs Accrued Payroll and Payroll Related Charges Accrued Payroll and Payroll Related Charges Accrued guarantees Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts, Risk Management Activities, Mitigating Claim Liabilities, Accrued Liabilities Accrued insurance commitments - asbestos Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current Other Other Sundry Liabilities, Current Accrued and other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Other liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Instruments disclosure Debt Instruments [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Tyco International Finance S.A. Finance Subsidiaries [Member] The accounts related to the entity's finance subsidiary. Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] 5.125% public notes due 2045 [Domain] 5.125% public notes due 2045 [Domain] 5.125% public notes due 2045 [Domain] 3.9% public notes due 2026 [Domain] 3.9% public notes due 2026 [Domain] 3.9% public notes due 2026 [Domain] 6.0% public notes due 2013 Corporate Debt Securities 6 Percent Public Notes Due 2013 [Member] Corporate debt securities bearing interest at 6.0% which matures in 2013. 4.125% public notes due 2014 Corporate Debt Securities 4.125 Percent Public Notes Due 2014 [Member] This element represents the corporate debt securities bearing interest at 4.125%, which matures in 2014. 3.375% public notes due 2015 (See Note 21) Corporate Debt Securities 3.375 Percent Public Notes Due 2015 [Member] This element represents the corporate debt securities bearing interest at 3.375%, which matures in 2015. 3.75% public notes due 2018 Corporate Debt Securities 3.75 Percent Public Notes Due 2018 [Member] This element represents the corporate debt securities bearing interest at 3.75%, which matures in 2018. 8.5% public notes due 2019 Corporate Debt Securities 8.5 Percent Public Notes Due 2019 [Member] Corporate debt securities bearing interest at 8.5% which matures in 2019. 7.0% public notes due 2019(2) (See Note 21) Corporate Debt Securities 7 Percent Public Notes Due 2019 [Member] Corporate debt securities bearing interest at 7.0% which matures in 2019. 6.875% public notes due 2021(2) (See Note 21) Corporate Debt Securities 6.875 Percent Public Notes Due 2021 [Member] Corporate debt securities bearing interest at 6.875% which matures in 2021. 4.625% public notes due 2023 Corporate Debt Securities 4.625 Percent Public Notes Due 2023 [Member] This element represents the corporate debt securities bearing interest at 4.625%, which matures in 2023. Commercial Paper [Member] Commercial Paper [Member] 1.375% public notes due 2015 [Domain] 1.375% public notes due 2015 [Domain] 1.375% public notes due 2015 [Domain] Debt Instrument Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt stated interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Debt Issuance Cost Debt Issuance Cost Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Repayments of Debt Repayments of Debt Loss (gain) on the retirement of debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Available line of credit under revolving credit agreement Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of credit facility, amount outstanding Long-term Line of Credit Other Debt Information Other Debt Information [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Debt, weighted average interest rate Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Debt, weighted average interest rate, excluding the impact of interest rate swaps Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, Excluding Impact of Interest Rate Swaps This element reflects the calculation, as of the balance sheet date, of the average interest rate weighted by the amount of total debt outstanding, on the basis of its type or instrument at that time. Excluding the impact of interest rate swaps. Loans payable and current maturities of long-term debt Debt, Current Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract] Debt maturing in 2016 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months Debt maturing in 2017 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two Debt maturing in 2018 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three Debt maturing in 2019 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four Debt maturing in 2020 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five Debt maturing in years after 2020 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Forecast Scenario, Forecast [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Restructuring and Related Cost by Restructuring Program [Axis] Restructuring and Related Cost by Restructuring Program [Axis] The restructuring and related costs disclosure segregated by the programs that the entity has initiated. Restructuring and Related Cost Program [Domain] Restructuring and Related Cost Program [Domain] The programs that the entity has initiated related to restructuring and related activities. 2015 actions 2015 Plan Actions [Domain] This element represents the opportunities identified and pursued by the entity during the fiscal year 2015 for cost savings through restructuring activities and workforce reductions to improve operating efficiencies across the COmpany's businesses. 2014 Actions 2014 Plan Activities [Domain] This element represents the opportunities identified and pursued by the entity during the fiscal year 2014 for cost savings through restructuring activities and workforce reductions to improve operating efficiencies across the COmpany's businesses. Repositioning actions Repositioning Actions [Member] This element represents the opportunities identified and pursued by the entity during the fiscal year 2013 for cost structure and improving future profitability by streamlining operations and better aligning functions, which are referred as repositioning actions. Restructuring and Related Cost by Segment [Axis] Restructuring and Related Cost by Segment [Axis] The restructuring and related costs disclosure segregated by segment. Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] NA Integrated Solutions & Services North America Systems Installation and Services Segment [Member] Represents the information pertaining to one of the operating segments of the entity which designs, sells, installs, services and monitors electronic security systems and fire detection and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, retail, institutional and governmental customers in North America. ROW Integrated Solutions & Services Rest of World Systems Installation and Services Segment [Member] Represents the information pertaining to one of the operating segments of the entity which designs, sells, installs, services and monitors electronic security systems and fire detection and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, retail, institutional and governmental customers in rest of the world regions. Global Products Global Products Segment [Member] Represents the information pertaining to one of the operating segments of the entity which designs, manufactures and sells fire protection, security and life safety products, including intrusion security, anti-theft devices, breathing apparatus and access control and video management systems, for commercial, industrial, retail, residential, small business, institutional and governmental customers worldwide. Corporate and Other Corporate and Other Segment [Member] Business segment of the entity that provides general corporate services to the operating segments of the entity. Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Employee Severance and Benefits Employee Severance [Member] Facility Exit and Other Charges Facility Closing [Member] Charges reflected in SG&A Selling, General and Administrative [Member] Restructuring charges reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses. Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Restructuring Reserve Restructuring Reserve Repositioning Charges Related to Professional Fees Repositioning Charges Related to Professional Fees Represents the repositioning charges recorded primarily related to professional fees, which were reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Restructuring and asset impairment charges, net Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Restructuring Reserve Utilization Restructuring Reserve Utilization Amount of cash paid in the period to fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of restructuring cost. Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Rollforward of goodwill by segment Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of intangible assets Schedule of Intangible Assets [Text Block] Intangible assets table which contains gross carrying amount, accumulated amortization and weighted-average amortization period. Other Other Long Term Debt [Member] Other long-term debt not otherwise described in the taxonomy. Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Carrying amount Reported Value Measurement [Member] Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Total debt Long-term Debt Less: current portion Long-term debt Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Debt instrument, fair value Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure Fair Value, Debt Subject to Fair Value Measurement, Fair Value, Actively Traded Fair Value, Debt Subject to Fair Value Measurement, Fair Value, Actively Traded This element represents the fair value of the portion of the entity's total debt which is subject to fair value measurement and is actively traded. Extraordinary and Unusual Items [Abstract] Extraordinary Items [Table] Extraordinary Items [Table] Operating Activities [Axis] Operating Activities [Axis] Operating Activities [Domain] Operating Activities [Domain] Continuing Operations Continuing Operations [Member] Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations [Member] 2012 Separation Transaction Extraordinary Item [Line Items] Professional fees Separation Professional Fees Represents professional fees component of separation related charges incurred within continuing operations and discontinued operations. Information technology related costs Separation Information Technology Related Costs Represents the information technology related cost component of separation related charges incurred within continuing operations and discontinued operations. Employee compensation costs Separation Employee Compensation Costs Represents the employee compensation cost component of the separation related charges incurred within continuing operations and discontinued operations. Marketing costs Separation Marketing Costs Represents the marketing cost component of the separation related charges incurred within continuing operations and discontinued operations. Other costs (income) Separation Other Costs Represents the other cost component of separation related charges incurred within continuing operations and discontinued operations. Total pre-tax separation charges (income) Separation Transaction and Separation costs Represents the costs associated with the separation transaction, primarily consisting of professional fees, as well as costs related to separation. Tax-related separation charges Tax Related Separation Charges Represents tax related separation charges incurred during the period. Tax benefit on pre-tax separation charges Separation Charges Tax Benefit Represents tax benefit related to separation charges. Total separation charges (income), net of tax benefit Separation Transaction and Separation Costs Net of Tax Represents the costs associated with the separation transaction, primarily consisting of professional fees, as well as costs related to Separation net of taxes. Separation charges classified in continuing operations Separation Charges Classified in Continuing Operations [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) Separation Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Amount charged against earnings in the current and future periods for separation related selling, general and administrative expenses. Separation costs Separation Costs Amount charged against earnings in the current and future periods for separation related expenses. Other expense, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] North America Systems Installation and Services Segment Rest of World Systems Installation and Services Segment North America Systems Installation and Services Segment Rest of World Systems Installation and Services Segment [Member] Represents information pertaining to one of the operating segments of the entity which designs, sells, installs, services and monitors electronic security systems and fire detection and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, retail, institutional and governmental customers in North America and rest of the world regions. Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Westfire, Inc. Westfire, Inc. [Member] Westfire, Inc. [Member] Exacq Technologies Exacq Technologies [Member] Exacq Technologies [Member] IST [Member] IST [Member] Business acquired, IST (Wolf) FootFall [Member] FootFall [Member] Acquired business, FootFall Business Acquisition Disclosures Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business combination, consideration transferred Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired and contingent considerations acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired and contingent considerations acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired and contingent considerations Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Cash balance acquired in the acquisition of a business Cash Acquired from Acquisition Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Business combination, contingent consideration, liability Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Number of Businesses Acquired Number of Businesses Acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Goodwill, Acquired During Period Goodwill, Acquired During Period Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Business Combination, Indemnification Assets, Amount as of Acquisition Date Business Combination, Indemnification Assets, Amount as of Acquisition Date Acquisition and integration costs Business Combination, Integration Related Costs Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of Presentation [Table] Basis of Presentation [Table] A table disclosing the basis of presentation in financial statement. Building and Building Improvements Building and Building Improvements [Member] Pooled Subscriber Systems Pooled Subscriber Systems [Member] This element represents pooled installed security-monitoring assets, for which the entity retains ownership and deferred costs that are directly related to the customer acquisition and system installation. Commercial Subscriber Pools Commercial Subscriber Pools [Member] This element represents pooled installed commercial security-monitoring assets, for which the entity retains ownership and deferred costs that are directly related to the customer acquisition and system installation. Non Pooled Subscriber Systems Non Pooled Subscriber Systems [Member] This element represents non-pooled installed security-monitoring assets, for which the entity retains ownership and deferred costs that are directly related to the customer acquisition and system installation. Dealer Intangibles Dealer Intangibles [Member] Dealer Intangibles [Member] Subscriber Systems Other Machinery Equipment Furniture and Fixtures Other Machinery Equipment Furniture and Fixtures [Member] This element represents furniture and fixtures and other machinery and equipment, which are not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. ADT ADT Corporation [Member] Represents the information pertaining to ADT Corporation. Pentair Tyco Flow Control International Ltd [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Tyco Flow Control International Ltd. Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Number of common shares received under spin-off transaction Number of Common Shares Received Per Unit under Spin Off Transaction Represents number of common shares received per unit under spin-off transaction. Number of reporting segments Number of Reportable Segments Number of common shares of Tyco Ireland received for each Tyco share upon merger Number of common shares of Tyco Ireland received for each Tyco share upon merger Number of common shares of Tyco Ireland received for each Tyco share upon merger Fiscal period duration Fiscal Period Duration Number of types of transactions for which revenue is recognized Number of Types of Transactions for which Revenue is Recognized This element represents the number of types of transactions, for which revenue is recognized. Retainage receivables Contract Receivable Retainage Including Unbilled Receivables Amounts due for services rendered or to be rendered, actions taken or to be taken, or a promise to refrain from taking certain actions in accordance with the terms of a legally binding agreement between the entity and, at a minimum, one other party, which amounts are withheld by the contracting party pending the entity's compliance or performance in conformity with the terms of the contract. Such billed or unbilled receivables are generally expected to be collected upon complying with certain contractual terms or satisfaction and release by the contracting party. Unbilled receivables Contract Receivable Retainage Unbilled Unbilled amounts due for services rendered or to be rendered, actions taken or to be taken, or a promise to refrain from taking certain actions in accordance with the terms of a legally binding agreement between the entity and, at a minimum, one other party, which amounts are withheld by the contracting party pending the entity's compliance or performance in conformity with the terms of the contract. These receivables are generally expected to be collected upon billing and compliance with certain contractual terms or satisfaction and release by the contracting party. Retainage receivables and unbilled receivables expected to be collected during fiscal year Contract Receivable Retainage Including Unbilled Receivables, Current The current portion of amounts due for services rendered or to be rendered, actions taken or to be taken, or a promise to refrain from taking certain actions in accordance with the terms of a legally binding agreement between the entity and, at a minimum, one other party, which amounts are withheld by the contracting party pending the entity's compliance or performance in conformity with the terms of the contract. Such billed or unbilled receivables are generally expected to be collected upon complying with certain contractual terms or satisfaction and release by the contracting party. Research and development expenditures included in cost of product sales related to new product development Research and Development Expense Advertising costs included in selling, general and administrative expenses Advertising Expense Maximum maturity period of liquid investments considered as cash equivalents Cash Equivalents Maturity Period Maximum The maximum maturity (in months) of items classified as cash equivalents on the balance sheet. Depreciation Depreciation Number of Asset Categories Number of Asset Categories This element represents the number of asset categories related to the acquisition of new customers of the entity's electronic security business. Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life under Accelerated Method Maximum Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life under Accelerated Method Maximum This element represents the maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the calculation of accelerated depreciation. Accelerated Method Declining Balance Rate Percentage Minimum Accelerated Method Declining Balance Rate Percentage Minimum This element represents the minimum percentage rate used for calculating accelerated depreciation for the period under the declining balance method. Accelerated Method Declining Balance Rate Percentage Maximum Accelerated Method Declining Balance Rate Percentage Maximum This element represents the maximum percentage rate used for calculating accelerated depreciation for the period under the declining balance method. Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Chargeback Policy Number of Months High End of Range Chargeback Policy Number of Months High End of the Range Chargeback Policy Number of Months High End of the Range Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life under Accelerated Method Minimum Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life under Accelerated Method Minimum This element represents the minimum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the calculation of accelerated depreciation. Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Marketable Equity Securities Mark to Market Limit Marketable Equity Securities Mark to Market Limit This element represents the ownership percentage limit for mark to market valuation of long-term investments in marketable equity securities. Decrease in Insurable Liabilities Impact of Risk Free Rate of Return Decrease in Insurable Liabilities Impact of Risk Free Rate of Return This element represents the decrease on the obligation for insurable liabilities due to the impact of the risk-free rate of return discount as of the balance sheet date. Insurable Liabilities Insurable Liabilities This element represents the balance as of the period end of the obligation for insurable liabilities including workers' compensation, product, general and auto liabilities. Chargeback Policy Number of Months Low End of the Range Chargeback Policy Number of Months Low End of the Range Chargeback Policy Number of Months Low End of the Range Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income attributable to Tyco ordinary shareholders Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries net (loss) income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Non-cash compensation expense Employee Benefits and Share-based Compensation Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventory Provision for Losses on Accounts Receivable and Inventory Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts, for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). This account also includes the amount of current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the inventory reserves account, for the purpose of reducing the value of inventory to its net realizable value. Loss on the retirement of debt Non-cash restructuring and asset impairment charges, net Restructuring Costs and Other Asset Impairment Charges The amount of non-cash charges against earnings in the period for incurred costs associated with restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Such costs could include costs associated with business exit activities, and other restructuring charges. Includes non-cash charges against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Legacy legal matters Legacy Legal Matters Reversal Reversal of the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with claims against the entity made by former management allegedly due in connection with their compensation and retention arrangements and under ERISA. Loss (gain) on divestitures Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal (Gain) loss on sale of investments Gain (Loss) on Investments Other non-cash items Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and divestitures: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Contracts in progress Contracts in Progress The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in net billings on long term contracts that exceed the income recorded under the percentage of completion contract accounting method. Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the net amount of prepaid expenses and other current assets. Asbestos insurance assets (Increase) Decrease in asbestos insurance assets (Increase) Decrease in asbestos insurance assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Gross asbestos liabilities Increase (Decrease) in gross asbestos liabilities Increase (Decrease) in gross asbestos liabilities Income taxes, net Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Other Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash (used in) provided by discontinued operating activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Proceeds from disposal of assets Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Acquisition of dealer generated customer accounts and bulk account purchases Payments for Accounts Purchased from Dealer Program The cash outflow to acquire accounts by ADT. Divestiture of businesses, net of cash divested Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested Sales and maturities of investments including restricted investments Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments Purchases of investments, including restricted investments Payments to Acquire Investments Sale of equity investment Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments (Increase) decrease in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Other Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash (used in) provided by discontinued investing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from issuance of short-term debt Proceeds from Short-term Debt Repayment of short-term debt Repayments of Short-term Debt Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Repayment of long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Proceeds from exercise of share options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Dividends paid Payments of Dividends Repurchase of ordinary shares by treasury Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Purchase of noncontrolling interest Transfer (to) from discontinued operations Transfer from Discontinued Operations Reflects net cash movements (to)/from discontinued operations to continuing operations. Payment of contingent consideration Other Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations Effect of currency translation on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Less: net decrease in cash and cash equivalents related to discontinued operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplementary Cash Flow Information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid Income taxes paid, net of refunds Income Taxes Paid, Net Guarantees [Abstract] Guarantees disclosure Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] Performance guarantee obligations for 2012 separation, fair value Guarantee Obligations Former Subsidiaries for Current Separation Fair Value The liability for the financial and/or performance guarantees related to the entity's former subsidiaries for the 2012 separation which is recorded as of the balance sheet date. Performance guarantee obligations for 2007 separation, fair value Guarantee Obligations, Former Subsidiaries, Fair Value The liability for the financial and/or performance guarantees related to the entity's former subsidiaries for the 2007 separation, which is recorded as of the balance sheet date. Letters of credit and bank guarantees outstanding Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees Outstanding Represents the letters of credit and bank guarantees outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Roll-forward of warranty accrual: Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] Warranty accrual, balance at the beginning of the period Product Warranty Accrual Warranties issued Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued Changes in estimates Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease) Settlements Product Warranty Accrual, Payments Product Warranty Accrual, Currency Translation, Increase (Decrease) Product Warranty Accrual, Currency Translation, Increase (Decrease) Warranty accrual, balance at the end of the period Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Pronouncements [Text Block] Description containing the entire organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure, and significant accounting policies of the reporting entity. May be provided in more than one note to the financial statements, as long as users are provided with an understanding of (1) the significant judgments and assumptions made by an enterprise in determining whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement with a VIE, (2) the nature of restrictions on a consolidated VIE's assets reported by an enterprise in its statement of financial position, including the carrying amounts of such assets, (3) the nature of, and changes in, the risks associated with an enterprise's involvement with the VIE, and (4) how an enterprise's involvement with the VIE affects the enterprise's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Describes procedure if disclosures are provided in more than one note to the financial statements. Also represents the disclosure of new accounting pronouncements that have been issued and may include: (1) a description of the new pronouncement, the date that adoption is required and the date that the entity plans to adopt, if earlier; (2) the methods of adoption allowed by the pronouncement and the method expected to be utilized by the entity, if determined; (3) the impact that adoption of the pronouncement is expected to have on the financial statements of the entity, unless such impact is not known or reasonably estimable (in which case, a statement to that effect should be made) and; (4) the potential impact of other significant matters that the entity believes might result from the adoption of the pronouncement (for example, technical violations of debt covenant agreements and planned or intended changes in business practices.). Selected supplementary Consolidated Balance Sheet information Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block] A table or schedule providing supplemental balance sheet information for the periods presented. Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Domain] 2007 Separation Agreement 2007 Separation Agreement [Member] 2007 Separation Agreement [Member] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] North America Guarding Business North America Guarding Business [Member] Represents the North America guarding business. Atkore Atkore [Member] A newly incorporated holding company to hold the entity's Electrical and Metal Products business for the sale of an interest in the business. Tyco Fire & Security Services Korea Co. Ltd. Tyco Fire & Security Services Korea Co. Ltd. [Member] Represents the Tyco Fire & Security Services Korea Co. Ltd. business. Divestitures Divestitures [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Anticipated Purchase Price Anticipated Purchase Price The anticipated purchase price for the sale of a subsidiary's or equity investee's stock subject to customary adjustments. Pre-tax income (loss) on sale of discontinued operations Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation Working capital adjustment that reduced the gain on disposal Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation, Working Capital Adjustment Represents the working capital adjustment recorded by reporting entity in connection with a disposal group of the entity. Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Loss (gain) on write-down Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Loss (Gain) on Write-down Proceeds from divestiture of businesses Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Cash divested on sale Cash Divested from Divestiture Cash Divested from Divestiture Increase (decrease) to shareholders' equity due to spin-off Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction Income tax expense associated with pre-2007 Separation tax liabilities Tax Expenses Associated with Separation Tax Liabilities Represents the tax expense associated with pre-2007 Separation tax liabilities. Net gains (loss) on divestiture Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Class A [Member] Common Class A [Member] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current Assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $71 and $67, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Prepaid expenses and other current assets Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Assets held for sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current Total Current Assets Assets, Current Goodwill Goodwill Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total Assets Assets Liabilities and Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current Liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued and other current liabilities Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Liabilities held for sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current Total Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent Other liabilities Total Liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (see Note 12) Commitments and Contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interest in businesses held for sale Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount Tyco Shareholders' Equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Ordinary shares, $0.01 and CHF 0.50 par value, 1,000,000,000 and 825,222,070 shares authorized, 422,400,870 and 486,363,050 shares issued as of September 25, 2015 and September 26, 2014 Common Stock, Value, Issued Preferred Stock, Value, Outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Outstanding Ordinary shares held in treasury, 79,770 and 59,460,486 shares as of September 25, 2015 and September 26, 2014, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Contributed surplus Additional Paid in Capital Accumulated earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total Tyco Shareholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Equity Liabilities and Equity Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets Pension Plans [Table Text Block] Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets Pension Plans [Table Text Block] Disclosure of the weighted average asset allocations by major categories of plan assets of pension plans. Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Pension Plan Assets Valued Using Net Asset Value or its Equivalent [Table Text Block] Schedule of Pension Plan Assets Valued Using Net Asset Value or its Equivalent [Table Text Block] Represents the summary of certain pension plan assets that are valued using net asset value (NAV) or its equivalent. This information may include: the frequency with which the entity can redeem its investment, or a portion thereof; the notice requirement that the entity is required to deliver before it can redeem its investments. Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block] Retirement Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Tyco International Finance S.A. Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Condensed Financial Statements Disclosure [Table Text Block] Text block that encapsulates the condensed guarantor financial statements including condensed consolidating statements of operations, comprehensive income, balance sheets and cash flows (Regulation S-X Rule 3-10). Financial Instruments, Owned, at Fair Value [Abstract] Cost and fair market value of investments by type of security and balance sheet classification Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Net revenue and Operating income (loss), by segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information Net Revenue and Operating Income (Loss) by Segment [Table Text Block] This element represents the disclosure of revenue and profit or loss for each reportable segment. Total Assets, by segment Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Depreciation and Amortization and Capital expenditures, net by segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information Depreciation and Amortization and Capital Expenditures by Segment [Text Block] This element represents the disclosure about the depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures for each reportable segment. Net revenue, by geographic area Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block] Long-lived assets, by geographic area Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Class of Stock Class of Stock [Line Items] Quarterly Dividend Per Share Approved for Ordinary Shares Quarterly Dividend Per Share Approved for Ordinary Shares Quarterly Dividend Per Share Approved for Ordinary Shares Dividends Dividends Annual Dividend Per Share Approved Common Stock Annual Dividend Per Share Approved Common Stock Annual Dividend Per Share Approved Common Stock Number of Quarterly Installments of Dividend Payable Number of Quarterly Installments of Dividend Payable Represents the number of quarterly installments of dividend payable to shareholders. Common Stock, Dividends Installment Amount, Per Share Common Stock, Dividends Installment Amount, Per Share Represents the dividend installment amount due for each share of common stock. Dividends payable Dividends Payable, Current Authorized Share Capital, Common and Preferred Authorized Share Capital, Common and Preferred Authorized Share Capital, Common and Preferred Common shares - shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common shares - par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferrence shares - shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferrence shares, par value Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Ordinary A, Share Capital Authorized Ordinary A, Share Capital Authorized Ordinary A, Share Capital Authorized Ordinary A, Shares Authorized Ordinary A, Shares Authorized Ordinary A, Shares Authorized Ordinary A, Par or Stated Value per Share Ordinary A, Par or Stated Value per Share Ordinary A, Par or Stated Value per Share Share capital, in CHF Share Capital, in CHF The amount of the entity's share capital as of the balance sheet date in CHF. Registered common shares Registered Common Shares The number of registered common shares as of the balance sheet date. Registered common shares, par value (in CHF per share) Registered Common Shares Par Value Per Share in CHF Legal form of par value of registered common shares While certain administrative steps need to occur to effectuate the dividend payment, approval by the shareholders establishes the dividend under Swiss law. Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation Defined benefit and post retirement plans Unrealized loss on marketable securities and derivative instruments Comprehensive (loss) income Number of operating segments Number of Operating Segments Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segments Operating Segments [Member] Corporate and Other Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Assets Held-for-Sale Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] Selected information by segment Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Net revenue Revenues Operating (loss) income Operating Income (Loss) restructuring and repositioning charges, net restructuring and repositioning charges, net restructuring and repositioning charges, net Asbestos related charge asbestos related charge asbestos related charge Asbestos valuation adjustment asbestos valuation adjustment asbestos valuation adjustment Legacy legal matters reversal Total assets Capital expenditures Segment Reporting Information Capital Expenditures Amount of total capital expenditures attributed to the reportable segment. Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Performance Share Awards Performance Share Unit Awards [Member] This element represents a share based compensation award of performance units. Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Line Items] Long-term Debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges, Net Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring Reserve [Table] Schedule of Restructuring Reserve [Table] The disclosures of the entity's restructuring reserve. 2013 and prior actions Pre 2013 and 2013 Program [Member] This element represents the information related to 2013 program and programs initiated prior to 2013. Schedule of Restructuring Reserve [Line Items] Schedule of Restructuring Reserve [Line Items] Schedule of Restructuring Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Reserves Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Balance at the beginning of the period Charges Utilization Balance at the end of the period Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Notional U.S. federal income tax expense at the statutory rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount U.S. state income tax provision, net Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount Non U.S. net earnings Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount Nondeductible charges Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount Valuation allowance Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount Other Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount Total income tax provision Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Schedule of repurchases made under each of the Company's repurchase programs Schedule of Repurchase Programs [Table Text Block] This element may be used as a block of text to disclose all information (including data and tables) about repurchases programs. May be used to disclose information at an aggregated level instead of using the detailed elements. Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Shareholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Tyco International plc Parent Company [Member] Tyco Fire Security Finance SCA [Member] Tyco Fire Security Finance SCA [Member] Tyco Fire Security Finance SCA [Member] Other Subsidiaries Other Subsidiaries [Member] The accounts related to subsidiaries of the entity, other than its finance subsidiary. Consolidating Adjustments Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Ownership percentage of subsidiary Ownership Percentage of Subsidiary by Parent Ownership Percentage of Subsidiary by Parent Statements of Operations Income Statement List Items [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Cost of product sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Cost of services Cost of Services Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Separation costs (see Note 2) Separation Transaction Costs Represents the costs associated with the separation transaction. Restructuring and asset impairment charges, net Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges, Net Represents the amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Such costs could include costs associated with business exit activities, severance, and other restructuring gain charges. Includes the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value. A (gain) results from a subsequent increase in fair value less cost to sell, but not in excess of the cumulative loss previously recognized. Interest income Investment Income, Interest Interest expense Interest Expense Other (expense) income, net Equity in net income of subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments in Subsidiaries This element represents the income or loss for the reporting period of the entity's investment in its subsidiaries. Intercompany interest and fees Intercompany Interest and Fees The amount of intercompany interest and fees in the reporting period. Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income and Minority Interest Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income and Minority Interest Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income and noncontrolling interest. Income tax (benefit) expense Equity income (loss) in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes Net income Less: noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries net (loss) income Net income attributable to Tyco ordinary shareholders Supplementary Consolidated Balance Sheet Information Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Stock Options Employee Stock Option [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Schedule of weighted average assumptions Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Expected stock price volatility Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Risk free interest rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected annual dividend per share Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Payments, Per Share The estimated amount of dividends per share to be paid to holders of the underlying shares (expected dividends per share) over the option's term. Dividends are taken into account because payment of dividends to shareholders reduces the fair value of the underlying shares, and option holders generally do not receive dividends. Expected life of options (years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Summary of components of Separation Charges incurred within continuing operations and discontinued operations Schedule of Components of Separation Related Costs Classification [Table Text Block] Represents the components of the separation related charges incurred within continuing operations and discontinued operations. Summary of Separation Charges were classified in continuing operations within the entity's consolidated Statement of Operations Schedule of Separation Costs Classification [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of separation costs classified in the entity consolidated statement of operations. Carrying value of debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Inventories consisted of the following: Inventory, Net, Items Net of Reserve Alternative [Abstract] Purchased materials and manufactured parts Inventory, Raw Materials and Purchased Parts, Net of Reserves Work in process Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Inventories 2012 Separation Transaction Separation Transaction Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure of the entity's separation activities. Significant components of the income tax provision Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current: Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Non U.S. Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Current income tax provision Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred: Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Non U.S. Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income tax provision Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefits) The component of income tax expense for the period representing the net change in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Non-U.S. income from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Foreign before Income Taxes The portion of earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to foreign operations, which is defined as income (loss) generated from operations located outside of the U.S. Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward] Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward] Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward] Balance as of beginning of year Unrecognized Tax Benefits Additions based on tax positions related to the current year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Additions based on tax positions related to prior years Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Reductions related to settlements Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Reductions related to lapse of the applicable statute of limitations Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Currency translation Unrecognized Tax Benefits Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments The increase (decrease) in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from foreign currency translation adjustments. Balance as of end of year Product warranty accrual Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Balance at the beginning of the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Balance at the end of the period Share Plans Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Net cash used in discontinued operating activities Capital expenditures Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Acquisition of dealer generated customer accounts and bulk account purchases Intercompany dividend from subsidiary Intercompany Dividends Subsidiary The amount of dividends paid or received from a subsidiary of the entity. Increase (Decrease) in Intercompany Loans Increase (Decrease) in Intercompany Loans The increase or (decrease) in intercompany loans. Increase in investment in subsidiaries (Increase) Decrease Investment in Subsidiaries The (increase) or decrease in investment in subsidiaries recorded by the entity during the reporting period. Sales and maturities of investments Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments Increase (Decrease) in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities Other Repayment of short term debt Repayment of long term debt Dividends paid Intercompany dividend to parent Intercompany Dividends Parent The amount of dividends paid to the parent of the entity. Repurchase of ordinary shares by treasury Net intercompany loan borrowings (repayments) Payments for Proceeds from Intercompany Loan Borrowings Net The net amount of payments for or proceeds from intercompany loan borrowings. Increase in equity from parent Increase (Decrease) in Equity from Parent Increase or (decrease) from parent's equity interest in subsidiary. Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] U.S. Equity Securities Equity Securities US [Member] Represents U.S. equity securities. Non-U.S. Equity Securities Equity Securities Non US [Member] Represents Non-U.S. equity securities. Government and Government Agency Securities Government and Government Agency Securities [Member] Represents Government and government agency securities. Corporate Debt Securities Corporate Debt Securities [Member] Mortgage and Other Asset-backed Securities Asset-backed Securities [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value of Plan Assets Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Financial Instruments Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block] Charges reflected in restructuring and asset impairment charges, net [Domain] Charges reflected in restructuring and asset impairment charges, net [Domain] Charges reflected in restructuring and asset impairment charges, net [Domain] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Asbestos Matters Asbestos Matters [Member] Legal matters related to alleged exposure to asbestos-containing materials. Asset and Liability Accounts [Axis] Asset and Liability Accounts [Axis] Asset and Liability Accounts Asset and Liability Accounts [Domain] Asset and Liability Accounts [Domain] [Domain] for Asset and Liability Accounts Insurance Assets Insurance Assets [Member] Insurance Assets Loss Contingencies by Liable Party [Axis] Loss Contingencies by Liable Party [Axis] The segregation of loss contingencies by the party responsible for the liability. Participating Entities [Domain] Participating Entities [Domain] Identification of the parties to the tax sharing agreement. Yarway Corporation Yarway Corporation [Member] Yarway Corporation [Member] Tyco International Tyco International [Member] The registrant. Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Accrued and other current liabilities Accrued and Other Current Liabilities [Member] The line item in the Balance Sheet for accrued and other current liabilities. Other Assets [Member] Other Assets [Member] Other Liabilities Other Liabilities [Member] Prepaids and Other Current Assets Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] Loss Contingencies Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims [Roll Forward] Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims [Roll Forward] Asbestos Liability reserve, net Asbestos Liability reserve, net Asbestos Liability reserve, net Asbestos liability reserve, gross Asbestos liability reserve, gross Asbestos liability reserve, gross Asbestos Assets, gross Asbestos Assets, gross Asbestos Assets, gross Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted Investments Restricted Investments Loss Contingency [Abstract] Loss Contingency [Abstract] cash and other assets transferred to QSF cash and other assets transferred to QSF cash and other assets transferred to QSF settlements received by QSF from historic third-party issuers settlements received by QSF from historic third-party issuers settlements received by QSF from historic third-party issuers Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number Environmental Remediation Expense Environmental Remediation Expense Loss Contingency Accrual Loss Contingency Accrual Loss Contingency, Receivable, Current Loss Contingency, Receivable, Current Impact on income from continuing operations before income taxes from change in look-forward period Impact on income from continuing operations before income taxes from change in look-forward period Impact on income from continuing operations before income taxes from change in look-forward period impact on net income from change in look-forward period impact on net income from change in look-forward period impact on net income from change in look-forward period effect of income from continuing operations before income taxes per share from change in look-forward period effect of income from continuing operations before income taxes per share from change in look-forward period effect of income from continuing operations before income taxes per share from change in look-forward period effect of net income per share from change in look-forward period effect of net income per share from change in look-forward period effect of net income per share from change in look-forward period Cash Contributed to Yarway Trust Cash Contributed to Yarway Trust Cash Contributed to Yarway Trust Guarantees Guarantees Disclosure [Text Block] Provides pertinent information about each guarantee obligation, or each group of similar guarantee obligations, including (a) the nature of the guarantee, including its term, how it arose, and the events or circumstances that would require the guarantor to perform under the guarantee; (b) the current carrying amount of the liability, if any, for the guarantor's obligations under the guarantee; and (c) the nature of any recourse provisions under the guarantee, and any assets held either as collateral or by third parties, and any relevant related party disclosure. Includes certain disclosures about product warranties. Share Repurchase Program [Table] Share Repurchase Program [Table] Share Repurchase Program [Table] Share Repurchase Year [Axis] Share Repurchase Year [Axis] Share Repurchase Year [Axis] Share Repurchase Year [Domain] Share Repurchase Year [Domain] [Domain] for Share Repurchase Year [Axis] Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2015 [Member] Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2015 [Member] Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2015 [Member] Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2014 Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2014 [Member] Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2014 Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2013 Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2013 [Member] Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2013 [Member] Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2012 Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2012 [Member] Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2012 [Member] Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2011 Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2011 [Member] Shares Repurchased During Fiscal 2011 [Member] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Treasury Stock 2014 Share Repurchase Program Treasury Stock 2014 Share Repurchase Program [Member] [Member] Treasury Stock 2014 Share Repurchase Program [Member] [Member] Treasury Stock 2013 Share Repurchase Program Treasury Stock 2013 Share Repurchase Program [Member] Treasury Stock 2013 Share Repurchase Program [Member] Treasury Stock 2011 Share Repurchase Program Treasury Stock 2011 Share Repurchase Program [Member] The 2011 authorization by the entity's Board of Directors to repurchase shares of the entity's stock. Share Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Repurchase of common shares held in treasury, shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] 2012 Plan Stock and Incentive Plan 2012 [Member] Represents the stock and incentive plan 2012 under share-based compensation arrangement. Share Options Share Option Plan [Member] A share-based compensation plan under which share options are awarded to employees. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling General and Administrative Expense [Member] The line item on the income statement representing selling, general and administrative expense. Restructuring and Asset Impairments Charges, net Restructuring Charges [Member] Total Share-Based Compensation Costs Included in Continuing Operations Total share based compensation cost recognized Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Recognized related tax benefit associated with share-based compensation arrangement Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Maximum common shares to be issued as awards Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Minimum Margin of decrease in total number of common shares remaining available for grant Minimum Margin of Decrease in Granted Share Per Share This element represents the minimum decrease of margin per share in shares granted. Shares available for future grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Award vesting period Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Executives The period of time over which an employee's right to exercise an award becomes no longer contingent upon the passage of time for grants made to executives. Expiration period Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Award Expiration Period The period of time after grant when a share-based award expires. Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Accounts Receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Accounts Receivable: Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] Balance at Beginning of Year Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Additions Charged to Income Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense Acquisitions (Divestitures) and Other Valuation Allowances and Reserves Acquisitions Divestitures and Other This element reflects the adjustment of the valuation reserve due to acquisitions and divestitures and other adjustments not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Deductions Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions Balance at End of Year Redemption Period One Redemption Period Two Fair Value Fair Value Pension Plan Assets Using Net Asset Value or Its Equivalent Represents the fair value of certain pension plan assets, that are valued using net asset value (NAV) or its equivalent. Redemption Frequency Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency Redemption Notice Period Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Notice Period 2015 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months 2016 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two 2017 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three 2018 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four 2019 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five 2021 - 2024 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter Employer minimum required contributions in current fiscal year Defined Benefit Plan Employers Minimum Required Contributions in Current Fiscal Year The employer's best estimate, as soon as it can be reasonably determined, of contributions expected to be paid to the plan during the current fiscal year beginning after the date of the latest statement of financial position. Estimated contributions may be presented in the aggregate combining (1) contributions required by funding regulations or laws, (2) discretionary contributions, and (3) noncash contributions. Estimated future employer contributions in next fiscal year Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized Other Deferred Compensation Arrangements, Liability, Current and Noncurrent Other Deferred Compensation Arrangements, Liability, Current and Noncurrent Net amount recognized Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] California Wage Litigation Against Grinnell California Wage Litigation Against Grinnell [Member] California Wage Litigation Against Grinnell Tax Sharing Agreement Participating Entities [Axis] Tax Sharing Agreement Participating Entities [Axis] The group of entities that participate in a tax sharing agreement. Former CEO [Member] Former CEO [Member] Former CEO [Member] Former CFO Former CFO [Member] The former CFO of the entity. Covidien Former Healthcare Subsidiary [Member] The former healthcare subsidiary. TE Connectivity Former Electronics Subsidiary [Member] The former electronics subsidiary. Legacy Matters Remaining Legacy Matters [Member] The remaining legacy matters. Environmental Matters Environmental Matters [Member] Legal matters related to environmental remediation activities. Tax Sharing Agreement Name [Axis] Tax Sharing Agreement Name [Axis] Information by tax sharing agreement name. Tax Sharing Agreement Name [Domain] Tax Sharing Agreement Name [Domain] Name of the tax sharing agreement plan. 2012 Tax Sharing Agreement Tax Sharing Agreement 2012 [Member] Represents information pertaining to 2012 tax sharing agreement. 2007 Tax Sharing Agreement Tax Sharing Agreement 2007 [Member] Represents information pertaining to 2007 tax sharing agreement. Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Environmental Costs by Type [Axis] Environmental Costs by Type [Axis] Information by type of costs related to environmental matters. Environmental Costs by Type [Domain] Environmental Costs by Type [Domain] List of type of costs related to environmental matters. Remedial Costs Remedial Costs [Member] Represents information pertaining to the remedial costs related to environmental matters. Remediation and Monitoring Costs Remediation and Monitoring Costs [Member] Represents information pertaining to the remediation and monitoring costs related to environmental matters. Legacy Matters Related to Former Management Legacy Matters [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement Payments received from former management Payments received from former management Payments received from former management Portion of settlement to be paid to class action members Portion of settlement to be paid to class action members Portion of settlement to be paid to class action members Payments received from former management net of portions paid to class action members payments received from former management net of portions paid to class action members payments received from former management net of portions paid to class action members Environmental Matters Environmental Matters [Abstract] Environmental Matters [Abstract] Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum Loss contingency remedial costs, maximum Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum Probable contingency loss Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Loss contingency accrual, accrued and other current liabilities Loss Contingency, Accrual, Current Loss contingency accrual, other liabilities Loss Contingency, Accrual, Noncurrent Environmental remediation expense Tax Litigation Tax Litigation [Abstract] Tax Litigation [Abstract] Tax Liability Sharing Percent Per Tax Sharing Agreement Tax Liability Sharing Percent Per Tax Sharing Agreement The percentage that will be borne by the participating entity of a tax sharing agreement and Separation and Distribution Agreement. Income tax examination, additional taxes owed Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss Income tax examination, proposed tax penalties Income Tax Examination, Proposed Tax Penalties Proposed tax penalties resulting from an adverse position taken by a taxing authority Income tax examination, amount of additional tax deficiency Income Tax Examination, Amount of Additional Tax Deficiency Income Tax Examination, Amount of Additional Tax Deficiency Income tax examination, amount of disallowed interest and related deductions Income Tax Examination, Amount of Disallowed Interest and Related Deductions Income Tax Examination, Amount of Disallowed Interest and Related Deductions Income tax examination, amount of estimated adverse impact on financial results Income Tax Examination, Amount of Estimated Adverse Impact on Financial Results Income Tax Examination, Amount of Estimated Adverse Impact on Financial Results Other Litigation Matters [Abstract] Other Litigation Matters [Abstract] Charge relating to Simplex Grinnell wage claim settlements and rulings Charge relating to Simplex Grinnell wage claim settlements and rulings Charge relating to Simplex Grinnell wage claim settlements and rulings Litigation Settlement, Amount Litigation Settlement, Amount Schedule of minimum lease payments for non-cancelable operating leases Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating and Capital Leases [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of future minimum payments required in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year and the total minimum rentals to be received in the future under noncancelable subleases as of the balance sheet date. It also represents tabular disclosure of future minimum lease payments as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in aggregate and for each of the five years succeeding fiscal years, with separate deductions from the total for the amount representing executor costs, including any profit thereon, included in the minimum lease payments and for the amount of the imputed interest necessary to reduce the net minimum lease payments to present value. Property, Plant and Equipment Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of property, plant and equipment. Schedule of income statement information for discontinued operations and balance sheet information for pending divestitures Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block] Inventory Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Revenue from product sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Service revenue Sales Revenue, Services, Net Net revenue Cost of product sales Cost of Goods Sold Restructuring and asset impairment charges, net (see Note 4) Operating income Other expense, net Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense Amounts attributable to Tyco ordinary shareholders: Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract] Income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent (Loss) income from discontinued operations Basic earnings per share attributable to Tyco ordinary shareholders: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Net income attributable to Tyco common shareholders (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per share attributable to Tyco ordinary shareholders: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Net income attributable to Tyco common shareholders (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Divestitures Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Time Deposits Bank Time Deposits [Member] Intercompany Affiliated Entity [Member] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Related Party Transaction Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage [Abstract] Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage [Abstract] Derivative, Notional Amount Derivative, Notional Amount Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments Intercompany loans designated as permanent Intercompany Loans Designated as Permanent Carrying amount of certain intercompany loans designated as permanent in nature as of the balance sheet date. Cumulative gain/(loss) on intercompany loans designated as permanent Cumulative Gain (Loss) on Designation of Intercompany Loans as Permanent The cumulative translation gain or loss recorded during the reporting period through accumulated other comprehensive income related to the designation of certain intercompany loans as permanent in nature. Schedule of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill [Table] The disclosure of information about intangible assets, excluding goodwill. Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill, by Major Class [Axis] Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill, by Major Class [Axis] Schedule of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, by major class. Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Major Class Name [Domain] Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Major Class Name [Domain] The name of the major classes of intangible assets, excluding goodwill. Contracts and related customer relationships Customer Contracts [Member] Intellectual property Intellectual Property [Member] Other Other Intangible Assets [Member] Franchise rights Franchise Rights [Member] Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Gross Carrying Amount, Amortizable Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount, Non-Amortizable Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible asset amortization expense and estimated aggregate amortization expense ($ in millions): Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense List Items [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Intangible asset amortization expense Amortization of Intangible Assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Estimated aggregate amortization expense, 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Estimated aggregate amortization expense, 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Estimated aggregate amortization expense, 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Estimated aggregate amortization expense, 2020 and thereafter Future Amortization Expense, after Year Four The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized for the remainder of the finite-lived intangible asset useful life after the fourth succeeding fiscal year. Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic and diluted earnings per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Tyco Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Stock [Member] Weighted-average pre-conversion grant-date fair value (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Total intrinsic value of options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding share options at beginning of period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Expired Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Outstanding share options at end of period (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Preseparation Options Outstanding Number The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded before separation under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Vested and unvested expected to vest as of September 25, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number Exercisable as of September 25, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Outstanding share options, weighted-average exercise price at beginning of period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Expired Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding share options, weighted-average exercise price at end of period (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Preseparation Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price The pre-separation weighted average price as of the period at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Vested and unvested expected to vest as of September 25, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable as of September 25, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Outstanding share options, weighted-average remaining contractual term at end of period (in years) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Preseparation Options Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term The pre-separation weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for all awards outstanding under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Vested and unvested expected to vest as of September 25, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Exercisable as of September 25, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Vested and unvested expected to vest as of September 25, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Exercisable as of September 25, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Weighted-average period for recognizing compensation cost related to non-vested options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Document and Entity Information -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent Current liabilities Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities Non-current liabilities Net amount recognized Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (before income taxes) consist of: Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract] Transition asset and prior service credit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Transition Assets (Obligations), before Tax Net actuarial loss Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax Total loss recognized Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Weighted-average assumptions used to determine pension benefit obligations at year end: Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract] Discount rate Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Rate of compensation increase Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase Estimated useful lives for property, plant and equipment (other than pooled subscriber systems) Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Significant components of the income tax provision Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Reconciliation between U.S. federal income taxes at the statutory rate and provision for income taxes on continuing operations Reconciliation of US Federal Income Tax Rate and Provision for Income Taxes [Text Block] Disclosure of reconciliation between U.S. federal income taxes at the statutory rate and the Company's provision for income taxes on continuing operations. Components of the net deferred income tax asset Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefit Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block] Disclosure of income tax examinations Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block] Summary of net receivables and liabilities related to the 2012 and 2007 Tax Sharing Agreements Schedule of Net Receivables and Liabilities Recorded under Tax Sharing Agreements [Table Text Block] Represents tabular disclosure of net receivables and liabilities recorded in conjunction with the 2012 and 2007 tax sharing agreements. Income (loss) in conjunction with Tax Sharing Agreements Schedule of Tax Sharing Agreement Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Represents tabular disclosure of components of tax sharing agreement income (loss). Accounts receivable, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory Prepaid expenses and other current assets Disposal Group Including, Discontinued Operation Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets This element represents the carrying amount of prepaid expenses and other current assets for the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation). Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets Other assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current Total assets Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets Accounts payable Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable Accrued and other current liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Revenue Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Revenue Other liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current Total liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities Restricted stock unit awards Restricted Unit Awards [Member] This element represents a share based compensation award of the right to restricted units. Deferred stock Units DSU [Member] This element represents the deferred stock units (DSUs). DSUs are notional units that are tied to the value of the entity's common shares with distribution deferred, until termination of employment. Restricted share awards, vesting dependent on passage of time, vesting period Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Time Based The period of time over which an employee's right to exercise an award becomes no longer contingent upon the passage of time. Restricted share awards, vesting dependent on performance, vesting period Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Performance Based The period of time after which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent upon the satisfaction of a performance condition. Total fair value of awards vested during the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Non-vested share awards at beginning of period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Adjustment Adjustment Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Plan, Adjustments for performance achievement relative to award target, shares Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Non-vested share awards at beginning of period (in shares) Non-vested shares, weighted-average grant-date fair value at beginning of period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Adjustment, weighted average Adjustment, weighted average Share Based Compensation by Share Based Plan Type, Adjustments for Performance achievement relative to award target, weighted average grant date fair value Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Forfeit in Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value This element represents the weighted-average fair value, as of the grant date of share-based award plans other than stock option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event, which is specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. Non-vested shares, weighted-average grant-date fair value at beginning of period (in dollars per share) Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table] Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Foreign Tax Authority Foreign Tax Authority [Member] Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] State and Local Jurisdiction State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Operating Loss Carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] Operating Loss Carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards without Expiration Operating Loss Carryforwards without Expiration The sum of Net operating loss carryforwards with no expiration period. Operating Loss Carryforwards with Expiration Operating Loss Carryforwards with Expiration The sum of Net operating loss carryforwards with expiration period. Deferred tax assets: Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract] Accrued liabilities and reserves Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals Tax loss and carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets Tax Loss and Credit Carryforwards The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax deductions arising from tax loss and credit carryforwards which can only be utilized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods and providing tax laws continue to allow such deductions. Postretirement benefits Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits Deferred revenue Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Gross deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Deferred tax liabilities: Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract] Prepaid insurance Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses Property, plant and equipment Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Intangible assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Gross deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Net deferred tax asset before valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Net Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Net deferred tax asset Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Common shares - shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common shares held in treasury, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Common shares - shares outstanding Preferrence shares - shares outstanding Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Restructuring and asset impairment charges, net Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Restructuring reserves roll forward Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Disclosure of the restructuring reserve by Balance Sheet classification Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Balance Sheet Location [Text Block] Disclosure of the restructuring reserve by Balance Sheet location. Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Restricted Stock Restricted Stock [Member] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Income Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted [Abstract] Income from continuing operations Income from continuing operations attributable to Tyco ordinary shareholders, giving effect to dilutive adjustments Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Diluted This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the reporting entity plus adjustments resulting from the assumption that dilutive convertible securities were converted, options or warrants were exercised, or that other shares were issued upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Shares Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract] Income (loss) from continuing operations (in shares) Share options and restricted share awards (in shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Tyco common shareholders, giving effect to dilutive adjustments (in shares) Per Share Amount Earnings Per Share Amount Per Share [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share) Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Tyco common shareholders, giving effect to dilutive adjustments (in dollars per share) Stock options and restricted stock excluded from the computation of earnings per share Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Cash Equivalents [Member] Cash Equivalents [Member] Debt Securities Debt Securities [Member] Exchange Traded Equity Funds Equity Securities [Member] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Recurring Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain] Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type [Axis] Summary of Investments, by Type [Domain] Summary of Investments, by Type [Domain] Trading Securities [Member] Trading Securities [Member] Available-for-sale Securities [Member] Available-for-sale Securities [Member] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Investments at fair value Investments, Fair Value Disclosure Payments to Acquire Investments Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss) Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss) Statement of Financial Position Disclosures Statement of Financial Position List Items [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Accounts receivable, net Intercompany receivables Receivables, Intercompany The amount of receivables due from the entity's subsidiaries. Investment in subsidiaries Investment in Subsidiaries The entity's equity interest in its subsidiaries. Intercompany loans receivable Intercompany Loans Receivable The amount of loans receivable due from the entity's subsidiaries. Intercompany payables Intercompany Payables The amount of payables due to the entity's subsidiaries. Intercompany loans payable Intercompany Loans Payable The amount of loans payable to the entity's subsidiaries. Redeemable noncontrolling interest Ordinary shares Ordinary shares held in treasury Other shareholders' equity Other Shareholders Equity The amount of shareholders' equity elements excluding preferred stock value and common stock value. Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] North America North America [Member] Latin America Latin America [Member] Europe, Middle East and Africa Europe, Middle East and Africa [Member] Europe, Middle East and Africa [Member] Asia-Pacific Asia Pacific [Member] United States UNITED STATES United Kingdom UNITED KINGDOM Corporate and Other Corporate and Other [Member] Long-lived assets comprising property, plant and equipment and excluding goodwill, other intangible assets, deferred taxes and other shared assets Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Long-lived assets Long-Lived Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Tyco International Finance S.A. Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block] Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Research and Development Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] Advertising Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Acquisition Costs Acquisition Costs [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for acquisition related costs. Translation of Foreign Currency Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Subscriber System Assets and Related Deferred Revenue Accounts Subscriber System Assets and Deferred Revenue [Text Block] Describes an entity's accounting policy for assets related to the acquisition of new customers and related deferred revenue. Dealer and Other Amortizable Intangible Assets, Net Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block] Long-Lived Asset Impairments Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Indefinite Lived Intangible Asset Impairments Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investments Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Product Warranty Product Warranty [Policy Text Block] Describes an entity's accounting policy for product warranties. Environmental Costs Environmental Cost, Expense Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Asbestos - Related Contingencies and Insurance Receivables Asbestos Contingencies and Insurance Receivables [Policy Text Block] Describes an entity's accounting policy for contingencies and insurance receivables related to asbestos-containing materials. Insurable Liabilities Insurable Liabilities [Policy Text Block] Description of the accrual policy for various insurable liabilities (workers' compensation, product, general, and auto liabilities) which may include the method for calculating incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims, the use of actuarial and individual case-based assumptions, whether the accrual has been discounted, the types of costs included in the accrual (for example, legal costs) and other significant estimates used to determine the accrued liability. Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Financial Instruments Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for redeemable noncontrolling interest (as defined) included in the statement of financial position as either a liability or temporary equity. Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Rental expenses Operating Leases, Rent Expense Operating Leases Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2016 Operating Lease Payments Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2017 Operating Lease Payments Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2018 Operating Lease Payments Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2019 Operating Lease Payments Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2020 Operating Lease Payments Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Total operating leases, minimum lease payments Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Purchase obligations Unconditional Purchase Obligations (Excluding Capital Stock Redemptions) [Abstract] 2016 Purchase Obligations Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Next Twelve Months 2017 Purchase Obligations Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Second Year 2018 Purchase Obligations Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Third Year 2019 Purchase Obligations Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Fourth Year 2020 and Thereafter Purchase Obligations Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due after Fifth Year Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Equity Securities Other Asset Classes Other Asset Classes [Member] Other Asset Classes [Member] Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations Schedule of Tax Sharing Agreement [Table] Schedule of Tax Sharing Agreement [Table] The agreement with entities which were spun off from the entity regarding the rights, responsibilities and obligations of the parties with respect to taxes. ADT Corporation Tyco Flow Control International Ltd and ADT Corporation Tyco Flow Control International Ltd and ADT Corporation [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Tyco Flow Control International Ltd and ADT Corporation. Former Healthcare and Electronics Subsidiary Former Healthcare and Electronics Subsidiary [Member] Represents the former healthcare and electronics subsidiary. Tax Sharing Agreement Tax Sharing Agreement [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Net receivable: Tax Sharing Agreement Receivables [Abstract] Tax Sharing Agreement Receivables [Abstract] Prepaid expenses and other current assets Receivable from Former Subsidiary Per Tax Sharing Agreement Reported in Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets The receivable recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets as of the balance sheet date resulting from a former subsidiary's liability under a tax sharing agreement. Other assets Receivable from Former Subsidiary Per Tax Sharing Agreement Reported in Other Assets The receivable recorded in other assets as of the balance sheet date resulting from a former subsidiary's liability under a tax sharing agreement. Net receivable Receivable from Former Subsidiary Per Tax Sharing Agreement Net Receivable The net receivable as of the balance sheet date resulting from a former subsidiary's liability under a tax sharing agreement. Tax sharing agreement related liabilities Tax Sharing Agreement Related Liabilities [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Accrued and other current liabilities Accrued and Other Current Liabilities under Tax Sharing Agreement The amount recorded in accrued and other current liabilities under a tax sharing agreement, as of the balance sheet date. Other liabilities Other Liabilities under Tax Sharing Agreement The noncurrent portion of the liability recorded as of the balance sheet date under a tax sharing agreement, included in other liabilities. Tax sharing agreement related liabilities Tax Sharing Agreement Related Liabilities The tax sharing agreement related liabilities recorded as of the balance sheet date under a tax sharing agreement. Net liability Receivable and Tax Sharing Agreement Related Liabilities Net The tax sharing agreement receivable and related liabilities net recorded as of the balance sheet date under a tax sharing agreement. Prior Period Separation Related Tax Liability Prior Period Separation Related Tax Liability Represents the prior period separation related tax liability excluded from the 2012 Tax Sharing agreement. Liability Threshold Under Tax Sharing Agreement Liability Threshold Under Tax Sharing Agreement This represents the liability threshold under a tax sharing agreement. Tax Liability Sharing Percent Per Tax Sharing Agreement Net Cash Payment Due to Resolution of Income Tax Liabilities Net Cash Payment Due to Resolution of Income Tax Liabilities Represents the net cash payment to participants of a tax sharing agreement and Separation and Distribution Agreement. Income Tax Expense, Charges for Estimated Allowable Deductions for Shares Issued to Employees Income Tax Expense, Charges for Estimated Allowable Deductions for Shares Issued to Employees Income Tax Expense, Charges for Estimated Allowable Deductions for Shares Issued to Employees Income Tax Expense, Income from Estimated Allowable Deductions for Shares Issued to Employees Income Tax Expense, Income from Estimated Allowable Deductions for Shares Issued to Employees Income Tax Expense, Income from Estimated Allowable Deductions for Shares Issued to Employees Income Tax Benefit (Expense), Income Tax, Estimated Allowable Deductions for Shares Issued to Employees Income Tax Benefit (Expense), Income Tax, Estimated Allowable Deductions for Shares Issued to Employees Income Tax Benefit (Expense), Income Tax, Estimated Allowable Deductions for Shares Issued to Employees gain relating to finalization of various audits gain relating to finalization of various audits gain relating to finalization of various audits Charge related to finalization of audits Charge related to finalization of audits Charge related to finalization of audits (Expense)/income Income Expense under Tax Sharing Agreement The income (expense) recorded in accordance with the tax sharing agreement, during the reporting period. Number of Companies Responsible for Issuing Shares to Employees Number of Companies Responsible for Issuing Shares to Employees Number of Companies Responsible for Issuing Shares to Employees Selling, general and administrative expenses Restructuring Reserve by Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Restructuring Reserve by Balance Sheet Location [Axis] The restructuring reserve segregated by location in the Balance Sheet. Other liabilities Liabilities Other [Member] The line item in the Balance Sheet for other liabilities. Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Net revenue Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Pre-tax (loss) income from discontinued operations Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, before Income Tax Pre-tax separation (charge) income included within discontinued operations (See Note 2) Discontinued Operation Separation Charges of Discontinued Operation before Income Tax Amount of separation charges, before tax expense or benefit and not previously recognized. Pre-tax (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations Income tax expense Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes Change in benefit obligations: Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Benefit obligations as of beginning of year Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Employee contributions Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments Actuarial loss Acquisitions and mergers Defined Benefit Plan, Acquisitions Divestitures Benefit Obligation The amount of increase in the benefit obligation attributed to business combinations or decrease in the plan benefit obligation attributed to the sale, liquidation, spin-off or other divestiture of a corporate division or subsidiary. Benefits and administrative expenses paid Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid Plan settlements, curtailments and special termination benefits Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments Settlements Special Termination Benefits Changes Benefit Obligation The amount of increase in benefit obligation related to special termination benefits, or decrease in benefit obligation related to curtailments or settlements. Plan settlements and special termination benefits Plan settlements and special termination benefits The amount of increase or decrease in assets related to special termination benefits or settlements. Currency translation Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss) Benefit obligations as of end of year Change in plan assets: Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward] Fair value of plan assets as of beginning of year Actual return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Employer contributions Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Acquisitions and mergers Defined Benefit Plan, Acquisitions Divestitures Plan Assets The amount of increase in plan assets attributed to business combinations or decrease in plan assets attributed to the sale, liquidation, spin-off or other divestiture of a corporate division or subsidiary. Currency translation Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets Fair value of plan assets as of end of year Funded status Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill Goodwill [Line Items] Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by segment ($ in millions): Goodwill [Roll Forward] Gross goodwill Goodwill, Gross Accumulated impairment Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Carrying Amount of Goodwill Acquisitions/ Purchase accounting adjustments Goodwill Acquired and Purchase Accounting Adjustments The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment, and purchase accounting adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount of goodwill to fair value. Currency translation Goodwill, Translation Adjustments