The present invention discloses a remote reading and controlling system for an intelligent instrument, comprising an intelligent instrument, a front end data collector, a cloud platform and a supply end server; the front end data collector is in communications connection with the cloud platform through the Internet, the cloud platform is in communications connection with the supply end server, and the front end data collector is in communications connection with the intelligent instrument. By using a remote reading method for an intelligent instrument according to the invention, data are transmitted between the intelligent instrument and a central control master by means of wired connection, or wireless connections such as Bluetooth MESH, a single central master can be installed at one building to connect intelligent instruments of all families in the building, there is no need for complex wiring particularly since Bluetooth MESH wireless networking is utilized, the central control master can be integrated to such as a video intercom system, a door access control system and even a cellphone, and the cost is low.