An ashtray comprising: a detecting module signally connected to a control module; an air intake module signally connected to the control module; a remnants removal module fluidically connected to the air intake module; and an air exhaust module fluidically connected to the remnants removal module. The ashtray is configured to be installed inter alia in a vehicle. Additional embodiments of the ashtray and its various functions are disclosed herein.

An ashtray system for monitoring the temperature of a burning tobacco product to facilitate optimal smoking and its method of use, comprising a body having a circular shaped bowl for receiving ashes, positioned on the front end with a cradle extending outwardly from the bowl and communicating with the rear end, a microprocessor, a printed circuit board, a plurality of sensors for detecting the temperature of the burning tobacco product, one or more light source emitting different colors, a power switch to turn the ashtray system ON/OFF and a power source, wherein the plurality of sensors monitor the temperature of the burning tobacco product and visually indicate the temperature through flashing one or more said light sources emitting predetermined colors at predetermined temperatures.

An ashtray system for monitoring the temperature of a burning tobacco product to facilitate optimal smoking and its method of use, comprising a body having a circular shaped bowl for receiving ashes, positioned on the front end with a cradle extending outwardly from the bowl and communicating with the rear end, a microprocessor, a printed circuit board, a plurality of sensors for detecting the temperature of the burning tobacco product, one or more light source emitting different colors, a power switch to turn the ashtray system ON/OFF and a power source, wherein the plurality of sensors monitor the temperature of the burning tobacco product and visually indicate the temperature through flashing one or more said light sources emitting predetermined colors at predetermined temperatures.