Method for the central reading of utility meter data attached to locally distributed data sites in buildings, particularly for heating and hot water

The invention relates to a method and a device for the central detection of locally distributed data points (D1 to D5) data, in particular consumption data in homes, wherein a central office (Z) retrieves the data from the respective data point (D1 to D5) by radio and stores. In order to be able to securely detect all data points (D1 to D5) from the central station (Z) even if they are outside the reception area of ​​the receiver of the central station (Z) or if the transmission data of different data points (D1 to D5) is not due to structural conditions Central station (Z), it is proposed with the invention that if a specific data point (D1 to D5) is not reached by the central station (Z), this central station (Z) can access the accessible data points (D1 to D5) or otherwise, reachable bridge points (B) and that the data points reached (D1 to D5) or bridge points (B) then attempt to retrieve the data from the initially unachieved data point (D1 to D5) directly or indirectly by radio and to the central office (Z) rebroadcast. The data points (D1 to D5) and the bridge points (B) are constantly listening to.