The invention discloses a remote monitoring system used for an intelligent household. The remote monitoring system comprises a power supply module, an intelligent security and protection unit, an intelligent temperature control unit, a network communication module, and a remote mobile terminal. The output end of the power supply module is connected with the power supply input end of the intelligent security and protection unit and the power supply input end of the intelligent temperature control unit, and the intelligent security and protection unit and the intelligent temperature control unit are respectively in a bidirectional signal connection with the remote mobile terminal by the network communication module. The intelligent security and protection unit comprises a door and window sensor, a controller, a relay, a dynamic image acquisition module, an image processor, an image memory, and a wireless router. The remote monitoring system used for the intelligent household is advantageous in that a security and protection degree is high; temperature adjustment is carried out automatically, when an indoor temperature is too high, and therefore comfortable temperature environment is provided for a user, when the user arrives at home, and the use requirement of the user is satisfied; and remote monitoring effect and energy saving effect are provided.